What is the best way on how to stop a dog from digging? Below are information and best advices by dog trainers, vets and breeders on how to stop a dog from digging.
Understand that it's your dog's natural instinct to dig but there are various reasons why a dog digs.
Your dog can be bored that is why he seeks entertainment, he is trying to hide a food, he is hunting for prey, he feels very hot, he wants to escape the place or maybe he just loves the smell of the soil.
If your dog is overactive and gets bored easily that is why digging becomes his favorite pastime.
You can take him for a walk everyday or provide him lots of mental stimulation so he tires out and forgot about your garden.
If your dog is digging close to your fence then your dog might be trying to get out.
Check your fence for any gaps and close those gaps.
You can fill the gap under the fence with cement or you can use chicken wire.
Another way is to bury balloons on places where your dogs usually dig.
The popping out of the balloon when they dig will certainly startle them and stop them from digging on that same place again.
Since you can't really stop digging because it is their natural instinct then you can train your dog to dig on one spot only.
Provide him with a big sand box and bury his favorite toys and treats there.
He will come digging there to find his toys and food.