Dog Digging 

Dogs dig for any number of reasons. Instinctually, they dig to bury and recover bones; they dig for cooling pits when it's hot and warming pits when it's cold; they dig up prey and they dig dens. Non-instinctually, dogs dig out of boredom, lack of exercise, prolonged confinement and isolation. Also, if your dog is not spayed or neutered, they will do anything, including digging to escape and breed.

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Tips to stop a dog from digging:

• Provide your dog with a "digging pit." This is to a dog what a sandbox is to a child. Make sure the pit is not directly in the sun and is protected from cold winds. To do this, mix dirt and sand into approximately a 3 x 6 foot area, 2 feet deep. Let your dog watch you build it if he wants to. When complete, place his favorite toys and treats in the pit and sit back and watch as he eagerly digs away! It is imperative that you praise him while he does this and continue to repeat, "Dig in your pit. Good boy, dig in your pit." It also helps if you bury some of his toys as well.
  
• Provide your dog with regular walks and exercise as well as ample attention.
  
• Spend time training with your dog. Teach him how to sit, stay and shake.
  
• Provide a dog house in a cool area for your dog to stay cool and "den" in.
  
• Bury water balloons in favorite dog digging spots. This will startle the dog and help prevent future digging.
  
• Install a pet door so that your dog can come and go as he pleases.
  
• Spay or neuter your pet.

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