It's really frustrating to see your yard look like the surface of the moon with those holes. You have to accept the fact that it is in your dog’s instinct to dig, but the reasons for digging vary. A common reason that dogs dig is because they are bored. If you leave your dog by himself in the yard for long periods of time, give him something to do. If you want your dog to stop digging, you must know how to stimulate his body and mind. Leave him with toys to play with. Do not leave him with bones, since he may bury them.
Is your dog hot and digging to find a cool spot? Make sure he has a cool, shady spot to lay in. This is where a "kiddie pool" (with water) can help to save your yard from destruction. We keep a mister on our dog run so our dog can cool down. Making sure he gets enough exercise can help high energy dogs burn off excess energy, otherwise they will start digging out of boredom.You can bury chicken wire in the area where your dog likes to dig and leave some of his droppings there. He will not want to dig where his own poop his.
Another alternative to fighting the digging problem is to designate a certain part of the yard that your dog is allowed to dig in. You can even create a sandbox and bury toys and bones in it. For more information Click Here!
