How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your Garden
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How to Prevent Your Dog from Digging Holes in Your Garden
Introduction
Having trouble with your dog digging up your garden? You're not alone. My new dog, Forbes, recently started digging holes in my rose garden. As a professional dog trainer and owner of Dogproblems.com, I’d like to share how I address this behavior with some effective strategies.Identify When and Why the Digging Occurs
The first step is to determine when your dog digs. Knowing Forbes' routine, I ruled out boredom, puppyhood, or other external factors. I observed that Forbes dug holes when playing unsupervised with a friend’s dog in the yard.Confirm the Culprit
Make sure your dog is indeed the one digging. In my case, a quick check of Forbes’ paws confirmed it.Determine the Circumstances
Next, I needed to identify if Forbes digs alone or only with another dog. By leaving him alone in the yard several times, I confirmed he only digs when another dog is present.Create a Negative Association
To change this behavior, Forbes must associate digging with an unpleasant consequence every time he attempts it. Consistency is key.Supervision and Confinement
Ensure Forbes is never left unsupervised with another dog in the yard. If he dug alone, confining him to an area where he can't dig when unsupervised would be necessary. Use the presence of another dog as a controlled scenario to correct the behavior.Implementing Corrections
There are two main approaches to this:Traditional Method
1. Use a Pinch Collar: Attach a pinch collar with a short leash when Forbes is outside with another dog.2. Modify the Environment: Bury hardware mesh or chicken wire a few inches below the surface where he digs. Dogs dislike the sensation on their paws, creating an immediate deterrent.
3. Monitor and Correct: Watch closely, and if he starts to dig, immediately intervene by saying "No" and correct the behavior.
4. Consistency: Be persistent until you're confident the behavior has stopped.
Using an E-Collar
An alternative is an electronic collar (e-collar):1. Setup: Keep the situation the same as in the traditional method.
2. E-Collar Use: Set the collar to a high level to ensure the dog associates digging with an uncomfortable sensation, making him think the dirt is unpleasant. Typically, two corrections are enough to stop the behavior.
Conclusion
By being observant and consistent with these strategies, you can successfully prevent your dog from digging in your garden. Remember, the goal is for your dog to associate digging with a negative experience, discouraging the behavior altogether.Happy gardening!
Adam
Dogproblems.com
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