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Let's face it, a digging puppy is only doing what comes naturally. Digging is a normal part of puppy behavior, and you probably aren't going to ever stop dog digging completely. But wouldn't you like to know how to keep your puppy digging in only one part of your yard, instead of excavating your entire lawn? Here's how to do it.
Set Aside A Digging Pit For Your Pup
In an afternoon or two, you can easily provide a place where your puppy can dig to his heart's content without destroying your lawn. Pick out a place in your yard that's shady in the summer, and has some protection against the winter winds. After all, he needs a four-season play area.
Dig up an area about three by six feet to a depth of around two feet. Mix some sand in for drainage. You want a digging pit, not a mudhole. Your pup may join in with the digging, and if he does, encourage him to do so.
How to get him to dig in the pit? This is easy. Take some of his favorite toys and tasty treats and bury them. Make a fuss so that he knows what you're doing. Call your puppy over (if he's not there already), and help him dig them up. When he understands that you want him to dig there, praise him and tell him "dig in your pit, dig in your pit."
He's being rewarded instantly when he digs up a treat and eats it. When he finds a toy you've buried, immediately play a game of fetch with him, and then bury it again. Encourage him to dig it up again, while repeating "dig in your pit."
Put him inside for a few minutes while you bury some more treats and toys. Let him out and say "dig in your pit." Praise him if he goes there, and play with him if he digs up a toy.
This training is fun for both you and your dog. He'll probably learn what "dig in your pit" means in just one afternoon. Continue this training every day for a few minutes to reinforce it. Every morning bury some toys and treats in the pit before you go to work. You can bury a toy that you can stuff with food. When he digs it up, that will keep him happily occupied for quite a while.
The Next Step To Stop Dog Digging In The Wrong Place
Now that your pup knows what "dig in your pit means," you can teach him that digging anywhere else is not allowed. First you'll train him to stay out of your flower bed and vegetable garden. He's only allowed on the grassy areas. You'll want to clearly outline the areas where he's not to go with a low fence. You can even push a few short sticks in the ground and tie string to them to outline your garden area. This isn't to keep your pup out, obviously, but it does establish a boundary for him.
Spend several hours outside with your canine friend. Keep an eye on him. Any time he gets close to the boundary line, tell him "off." Scold him firmly if he steps over it. Keep after him until he has all four feet outside the line, and praise him when he does. Keep working with him every day, and he'll learn he's not to go into your garden.
This is just the beginning. You'll want to spend some time every day training your buddy. A good dog training course is an essential tool for training your canine and avoiding dog behavior problems. With a little time and effort, you can stop puppy digging in your garden, and teach him where he's allowed to dig.
Darlene Norris has worked at a vet clinic and an animal shelter, and has had lots of experience with dogs. If you need to stop puppy digging, and solve other dog behavior problems, visit No More Bad Dogs at http://NoMoreBadDogs.com to learn about a dog training course that will work wonders!
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