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Dog owners may experience apprehension when faced with the myriad of negative behaviors that their dogs can exhibit. Nonstop barking, chewing on furniture or shoes and peeing or pooping in the house are only a few of the things dogs might do to cause owners grief. However, most of these behavioral issues can be avoided entirely if you just take the time to train your dog while he or she is still a puppy. Consistence is everything. Dogs should be rewarded for good behavior and given appropriate consequences for the negative behavior. Ignoring a dog while it behaves poorly and paying attention to the dog when it’s acting well is generally all that’s needed to change a dog’s behavior, since most dogs crave their master’s attention almost as much as they need food or air. A common problem that can prove dangerous to homeowners is their constant digging.
Causes and Resolutions for Digging
When you have a dog who is digging, the first step is to understand why your pet is digging in the yard. Some dogs dig simply for the pleasure of digging. Others are just bored and digging provides them an outlet for energy. This behavior may also be a means of getting out of the yard, as dogs that have not been fixed, may be searching for a mate. Perhaps you’ve recently fertilized your yard; many dogs enjoy digging in fresh dirt or dirt that smells of manure. Some dogs are simply diggers by nature. Others are looking for a cooler place to lie down, or are trying to make a den. Then there is the classic reason: he’s hiding a bone.
The first step in preventing digging is to be sure that your pet receives plenty of exercise, play, and attention from you. Going to new places, learning new tricks, and participating in new activities are all things that make dogs happy, and keep them satisfied. Dogs who are regularly allowed to experience new things, and receive plenty of opportunities for mental and physical exercise, are far less likely to engage in negative, damaging behaviors.
Some dogs will be compelled to dig if they are given a bone, so you may need to avoid giving your dog bones, in order to keep the dog from digging. Dog snacks and treats that can be totally consumed, are preferable, as this means that their will be no leftover pieces to bury. Another neat little trick you can try is to bury balloons in all the spots that your dog likes to dig. When your dog hears the balloon pop, it will scare them and the negative reinforcement will act like a mental barrier that makes your dog less likely to dig in that spot again. If your dog is prone to digging, you should ensure that he or she is supervised whenever they are out in the yard. When you are there to watch at all time, then you will be there to give him a quick spray with a hose or squirt gun if he starts digging again.
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