Sunday, June 24, 2012

How to Stop The Bad Behavior of Digging

By Michael Speers


If you can dig it, so can your dog. It looks that dogs simply love getting down and filthy, creating masterful craters in your yard. In addition to being habit filthy, however it ruins your lawn, garden, and can be a perilous for your pet. Dogs can escape confinement and become injured. Understanding why your dog digs is step 1 to correcting obedience training.

Dogs dig more in good weather. This is because they look for a cool place to lay. They also dig because they're bored and as a method to escape. Some dogs are bred for their digging abilities. Small terriers for instance, were traditionally used to dig rodents out of their dens. After you understand the motivation behind the behavior, you can tailor the correction to your dog.

If your dog is searching for a break from the summer heat, consider giving him an elevated bed in the shade. An oscillating fan can provide rather more comfort. Children's wading pools are another great way to keep him cool. Insulated doghouses will also work, so long as it is out of the sun.

Forestall boredom by providing your dog with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Obedience training will give your dog a job to keep him busy. It will also helps your dog understand your home rules and teaches him right from wrong. Try experimenting with a variety of toys to find out which ones will hold your dog's attention. You might also think about getting him a companion.

Escape artists are trickier to train. It is next to impossible to figure out why they are so keen on getting out. As well as obedience training, you need to update your containment system. Options include adding an invisible fence or extending your current fence underground. If your dog isn't spayed or fixed, make certain you correct it. The drive to chum is forceful and dogs will ramble long distances.

For those dogs that dig for prey, obedience training is going to be the only solution. Your dog must learn to control his inbuilt instincts. Remember not to all of a sudden change the guidelines. After you teach your dog not to dig, do not make any exceptions. Dogs learn by repetition and reward, so do the same thing each time. Although it'll take time and patience, think of it as an investment in your future landscaping.




About the Author:



No comments: