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10 Tips on How to Deal With a Dog That is a Digger

Supervise Your Dog: Watch your dog when they are outside to prevent digging behavior

Provide Exercise: Ensure your dog gets enough exercise to reduce boredom-inspired digging

Create a Digging Zone: Designate a specific area in your yard where your dog is allowed to dig freely

Use Deterrents: Establish clear boundaries using fencing, rocks, or raised planters to discourage digging in unwanted areas

Redirect Digging Behavior: Redirect your dog's digging to an appropriate spot by making it appealing with toys or treats

Increase Interaction: Spend quality time with your dog, play with them, and provide engaging toys to prevent boredom-induced digging

Build a Dig Pit: Construct a designated dig pit filled with sand or dirt for your dog to satisfy their natural digging instincts

Address Underlying Causes: Identify reasons for digging such as prey hunting or boredom and address them accordingly

Avoid Punishment: Avoid using punishment methods as they are ineffective in stopping digging behavior

Consult a Vet: If your dog is eating dirt excessively, consult a vet to ensure their diet is balanced and address any nutritional deficiencies

By following these tips, you can effectively manage and reduce your dog's digging behavior while ensuring their well-being and happiness.

What breeds tend to dig more than others?

Some dog breeds are more predisposed to digging behavior than others. Here are the breeds that tend to dig more:

Cairn Terrier: Known for their excellent digging skills and instinct to search for prey

Bedlington Terrier: Originally used for vermin hunting in mines, they have maintained their digging instincts

Dachshund: Bred to follow prey into underground burrows, they have strong digging instincts

Basset Hound: Low to the ground and bred to dig into burrows for prey, making them excellent diggers

Jack Russell Terrier: Originally used for fox hunting, they have high prey drive and digging instincts

Beagle: Known for tracking and hunting rabbits, they have retained their digging instincts

Bloodhound: Although not used for burrowing, they tend to dig when bored due to their hunting nature

Siberian Husky: Originating from cold climates, they dig for warmth in winter and cool spots in summer

Border Terrier: Bred for fox hunting, they have strong digging instincts

Chow Chow: Like the Siberian Husky, they dig to keep cool in warmer weather

These breeds exhibit a natural inclination towards digging due to their historical roles or genetic predispositions.

They might alwo dig in the summer, looking for cooler ground to sin on while outside, others could also dig out of

sheer boredom. Take all these things into consideration when dealing with the problem.