Why is a ‘dig patch’ ideal for dogs who love to dig? What kind of toys should I hide in there? Dogs need to dig. Digging is a natural, instinctive behaviour for many dog breeds. Digging can provide shelter from cold or heat, relieve boredom, provide both mental and physical stimulation, and can go a […]
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You’ve just planted the most amazing new seedlings in your garden and spent a fortune on them, only to find that Rufus has ‘killed’ them with some ‘gardening’ of his own. This is enough to make you cry. But instead of crying, try these options to prevent your dog from destroying your beautiful new garden.
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Q: How can I prevent my puppy from digging holes in my garden? A: Digging isn’t something puppies do to annoy us. Digging is a natural dog behaviour, and some breeds, such as Dachshunds and Terriers, have an ingrained instinct to dig. So firstly, make sure your dog isn’t in trouble for digging – he
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Many dogs love to dig for various reasons. Some do it to find a cool spot to lie in; others are digging to unearth prey like moles, for example; others may just dig for fun. If they are digging as a predatory behaviour, the only way to stop that would be to get rid of
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Have you ever arrived home from work, only to doubt whether you came home to the correct address? Your usually well-cared-for garden has had a make-over, and not the good kind. Next thing Fluffy enthusiastically comes to greet you – his face covered in soil. Turns out, Fluffy is what happened to your garden. Why
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Why do dogs dig? Confinement stress and lack of mental and physical stimulation Dogs who are confined to a yard, rarely taken off the premises, and provided with little or inadequate mental stimulation, are far more likely to dig and be destructive. For yard dogs, often the only way that they can express their frustration and
