Dig pit for dogs

After years living in an apartment, we moved to a house with a backyard. My dog was so so happy to finally have a space to sniff things without any rush. But… with all this new interest in the yard, new habit started to emerge! Digging! Everywhere! I decided to give her a designated spot to dig i

Learn more about why dogs dig, how to stop them from digging, and enrichment ideas to give a positive outlet to dogs that dig.

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Whole Dog Journal's Chief Editor Nancy Kerns explains how to stop your dog's destructive digging through dog management rather than dog training.

Does your dog like to dig? Is that creating unsightly and sometimes dangerous holes in your yard? Are plants and trees being destroyed? Is your dog coming inside covered with mud and dirt? For many dogs, digging is a naturally rewarding activity. Northern breeds, like huskies, dig indentations big enough to lie in, often

Sand pit in dog garden

These two Jack Russell terriers are doing what they do best — digging. While the dogs love it, the owners weren't so thrilled at having hole after hole dug in their yard. They called me, asking how to stop the digging. I explained that stopping the digging would involve constant supervision while in the backyard, […]

March 2013 How to enjoy your yard and garden with your canine companion Dogs dig. Dogs eat things. It’s what dogs do. As a homeowner or renter, we have to keep the yard healthy, clean, and looki…

How to prevent your dog from digging by building a digging box.