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Johann Foucault
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Fox terriers, border collies, jack russels, dachshunds with long slender noses, hunting dogs and even golden retrievers love to turn the ground to, for example, look for moles or to bury a toy or piece of meat. Others dig to let the steam out. They are dogs that are full of energy and love to dig holes. The younger they are, the deeper they dig. Better make up your mind.
Digging is a game like any other for dogs
But does this behavior annoy you? Are you tired of seeing your beautiful lawn turned into a golf course? You will have to be patient. You can always try saying no in a firm tone… But it’s unlikely to work. Tricky can become an interesting option by diverting your dog’s attention.
Create a diversion by throwing him a ball, his favorite toy, or offering him a walk. After several attempts and always maintaining the same consistency, he should understand and stop digging. You can also try pulling him a little further and offering him a treat. Even scatter pills on the ground to distract his attention.
But digging a hole can also reveal boredom
If, without warning, your dog mistakes your garden for a cave and turns over your vegetable garden, this new situation should alert you. Your dog can get bored. Since the dog is very receptive, he understood that by digging you would intervene and take care of him (even if you scold him). So it will continue to attract your attention.
He may also have seen rabbits or moles and will be desperate to flush them out. It can take hours, dog or not, he won’t give up.
Another possibility, your dog, attracted to an animal of the opposite sex, may just want a little escape. He will then frantically dig under the fence to escape.
In the summer, when it is very hot, your dog may start digging to find some coolness.
Whatever the reason, set up a sandbox and hide bones or toys in it. If he likes to dig, he’ll definitely find what he’s looking for…and so will you.
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