Yes, dogs and gardens can really coexist! Find out how to prevent your dog from digging in your garden with these helpful tips ...
Dig dogs and your garden
If you have ever been frustrated that your dog has dug up a favorite section of your garden, trust us. There are simple solutions to the problem! The first step is to understand why dogs like to dig.
Dog behavior, like human behavior, comes from many sources and impulses. Dogs can dig because they smell like prey after a prey. They may dig because they want to go out of the garden and have fun with their favorite dog companion. Or they might be looking for a cool place to lie down.
In addition, some dogs are predisposed to digging. Burrows, for example, are notorious graves. To maintain the sanity of your gardening, it may be interesting to create a space where your burrow or similar breed can dig. A simple workout will teach you that digging is good here, but not there.
Dog-friendly landscaping helps to solve the excavation problem
The best way to stop a dog from digging is to find out why it has this behavior. You are bored? Some dogs dig when they have nothing else to do. In that case, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are exercising properly every day.
Does your dog have a shady spot in his garden? If not, create one for him with a soft landscape for dogs like Irish Moss or a luxurious earth cover. If your dog is properly trained and has a comfortable, shady berth, most of the excavation problems will disappear.
Of course, you need to sterilize or neutralize your pets. If you do this, avoid walking around and moving away from your garden or digging under a fence to escape.
Another consideration is to examine the area where your dog tends to dig. If possible, use hard materials such as stone or mulch in these areas. This not only prevents the digging of your dog, but is also a very attractive alternative in your garden.
Sometimes the problem is solved by transplanting a plant into another region. Our dog was inclined to dig in a place with a wonderful view of the street and the courtyards of the neighbors. We planted flowers here and she was determined to regain her territory! As soon as we moved the flowers to another area, the problem stopped. Being in harmony with your dog is not only an excellent strategy for solving excavation problems, but also for most other behavioral problems.
After all, you do your best to create a dog garden. This means that you have to observe and check your dog's habits and plan your garden accordingly. Give them enough space to walk if they want to run at full speed. Keep plants and flowers away from fences if your dog is usually territorial to avoid digging and trampling. And give your dog friend a place where he can lie in the shade and dream of his joy of living together with you and your beautiful garden!
Visit my blog, where you'll find this lesson on stop your dog from digging in your yard. You'll see some examples of things you can do today, right now, to teach this potentially life-saving skill to your dog.
References:
https://getfreedogtraining.com/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-digging-under-the-fence/
https://www.freedogtrainingclasses.com/how-can-i-get-my-dogs-to-stop-digging/
