sending...THE TOP 5 WAYS TO STOP YOUR DOG DIGGING
If you are looking for ways to stop your dog digging then you’ve found the right article! Are you tired of coming home to a lawn covered in holes and the flower bed you spent hours caring for in heaps of soil? If you’re anything like me you’ll be at your wits end trying to handle the inconvenient and irritating habits of your fury friend!
Here are 5 top methods of preventing your dog from digging:
1. One of the preferred ways of preventing your dog from digging holes in your yard is to allocate an area specifically for him/her to dig holes in. You can allow them to dig as much as they want as long as its within this perimeter. To get your pet to use this area, bury their favorite toys or bones; this will encourage your pet to only dig in this area. It is important to not reprimand them when they dig in this area and it is equally as important to reprimand them when they dig elsewhere in the yard – that way your pet will learn to differentiate between the two zones.
2. Fence off your gardens and flowerbeds to prevent your dog from getting in and digging up flowers or vegetables. Not only is this important to maintain the integrity of your plants, but there are also many additives in the soil that can be harmful to your dog if ingested. If necessary, you can also encase bulbs and flowers that are of interest to your dog with mesh wire, this will enable them to grow without being damaged.
3. Fill the holes with gravel and rocks – this is not as easy to dig up as fresh soil and will deter your dog from re-digging holes that you have already filled.
4. If you have a problem with your dog repeatedly digging its way out of your yard, then you may want to consider having a concrete bed installed. A fencing company will be required to dig a trench and pour concrete along the fence line of you home.
5. Another method is to use chicken wire and attach it to the bottom of your fence. There are indications that dogs do not like the feel of the wire and will not dig in areas covered with it.
Digging holes is just one habit that dog owners often deal with. The best method in curbing your dog’s bad behavior is to train you dog, and ALL dogs can be trained. Not only does dog training help you, as a loving dog owner to mend your dog’s bad behavior, but it also leads to a better relationship with you pet – after all, dog is man’s BEST FRIEND. I strongly advise you to pursue a course in dog training if you wish to receive the true benefits of having a dog as a pet.
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