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September 2nd, 2010 by KittyKitty

There are a lot of things that dogs could do to make their masters nervous. They may be constantly barking, breaking loose from restraints and fencing, relieving themselves indoors, and gnawing at their owners’ belongings. A large number of such issues are preventable through careful teaching of the dog from birth. Thorough tutelage necessitates predictable reinforcement for appropriate demeanor and punishment for negative deportment. A very simple way to correct the dog’s behavior is to give attention when they are exhibiting good behavior and ignoring them when the exhibit bad behavior.  Dogs are very motivated by their owner’s attention.  Dogs are also known to dig, which presents its own problems.

Rationales and Strategies

Digging can be a manifestation of many triggers, and thus handlers ought to investigate the causes of the behavior in order to prevent dogs from digging. It may simply be that the dog finds digging pleasurable. There are some dogs who get bored and look for some form of stimulation and activity. Those not spayed or neutered may be attempting to flee their enclosures in order to locate a mating partner. Dogs may also like to dig in freshly placed fertilizer or gardens that have been recently turned over.  Some dogs dig in order to hide treats or food.  Other dogs, as a product of their breed, are known for digging.  Some other dogs enjoy creating a den to lie down in and this is why they dig.  

The most effective method you could use to stop dogs from digging would be to guarantee that they get enough cerebral stimulus and physical activity. Canines enjoy being taught novel gimmicks and to undertake unfamiliar endeavors. A disinterested canine is often also a ruinous one, therefore a pet that has plentiful opportunities for physical exertion and exposure to novel experiences is less likely to destroy items in their paths.

You should not give your dog bones to keep him from digging.  Dogs with bones will often try to bury them. Rather, snacks ought to be easily and quickly edible, leaving no remnants for the dog to store under the soil. Another option is to plant balloons in the dogs favorite digging spots.  The next time he digs there, the sound of the popping balloon will frighten him.  It should also convince the dog that every time he digs he will hear that noise and he will learn to stop through that negative reinforcement. You should not leave your dog alone in the yard if he likes to dig.  Like so, if your dog goes to start digging, you could use a squirt gun to stun them or spray water on them with a hose to prevent your dog from digging again in the future.

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