A Plan of Attack To get Your Dog To Stop Digging
It takes hours of hard work to maintain a pristine lawn, but seconds for a dog to destroy. How do you get a dog to stop digging holes in your yard?
Negative reinforcement is an absolute no-no when it comes to teaching your dog not to dig. You must remember it is instinctual for a dog to dig.
Remember, abusing your dog will do more harm than good. Hitting has been proven to bring out more negative than positive effects.
A dog will dig for a multitude of reasons. Certain smells can provoke, as well as prevent, a dog to dig. This can be used to one’s advantage.
Dogs are different. Notice what kind of smells your particular dog isn’t a fan of. For example some dogs don’t like mouthwash. If that’s the case with your dog, dabble a little mouthwash around the lawn.
A technique as simple as this may be enough to put an end to your problem completely.
If the dog repetitively digs in the same hole there are other ways to deter them. Substances that dogs dislike, such as their own feces, can become your best weapon. Adding it to the hole can be very effective.
Seeing as most dogs dislike fecal matter, it is only natural that they will not want it on their feet, thus putting an end to the digging.
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dog training | Craig Vic | 05 April 2009 |
