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Article submitted by Caryl Wolff,
www.DoggieManners.com
Copyright 2005, Caryl
Wolff, All Rights Reserved
If your dog has a
problem with digging, chances are you have scolded him, he has felt
remorse (or not), and he has continued digging. You have gotten
progressively angrier, the scoldings have gotten progressively
louder, and the holes have gotten progressively larger and more
numerous. You are at
your wit’s end and don’t know what to do. Now it’s time for a solution
that you can both live with.
Punishment for digging does
not work because it is
generally done when you come home and your dog does not associate
the hole with your unhappiness. To him you are unpredictable
and your behavior is unwarranted when you punish him. It can become
so stressful for him that he may dig even more while you are
gone.
There are general causes
for many behavior problems:
lack of physical and/or mental exercise, isolating your dog
for extended periods of time, boredom, and loneliness. There are general solutions
for behavior problems, all of which are important: provide your dog with more
and appropriate physical and mental exercise, the right kind of
play, and, especially, the right kind of training.
What are the
causes for your dog’s digging and when does he do it?
Is he left outside because he
cannot behave indoors? Then train him. Does he try to escape? Then
he needs more exercise.
Does he dig because he is going after gophers or mice? Then
get rid of them. Does
he dig because he watches you do gardening? Then stop gardening when
he is present. Does he
dig to cool off in a pit or to get shelter from rain, etc.? Or does
he dig because he likes to dig? Then give him a pit of his own to
dig in and train him to use the pit.
This is only a
partial solution. Learn how to show him acceptable behavior in a way that makes
sense to him so you are both working together for a common
goal.
And have patience. Habits do not change
overnight. Give
yourself and your dog a chance.
Article submitted by Caryl Wolff,
www.DoggieManners.com
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