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Why Do Dogs Dig Understanding Why Dogs Love Digging Holes.

At safari animal hospital, we believe a digging dog can wreak havoc on your yard, track mud and dirt into your home, and make you drop everything to bathe them. Worse, if your digging dog is tunneling under a fence to escape, this can endanger them. If youu2019re tired of your dogu2019s digging, keep reading to find out how to stop a dog from digging.<br><br>

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Why Do Dogs Dig Understanding Why Dogs Love Digging Holes.

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  1. Why Do Dogs Dig? Understanding Why Dogs Love Digging Holes.

  2. At safari animal hospital, we believe a digging dog can wreak havoc on your yard, track mud and dirt into your home, and make you drop everything to bathe them. Worse, if your digging dog is tunneling under a fence to escape, this can endanger them. If you’re tired of your dog’s digging, keep reading to find out how to stop a dog from digging.

  3. Why Do Dogs Dig and Lay in Holes? Whether you want to protect your beautiful back garden or don’t know what to do when your otherwise innocent dog goes crazy when they see dirt and a diggable area, the first step is understanding where they’re coming from.

  4. It’s due to genetics As previously stated, digging is ingrained in the DNA of dogs. While this instinct is present in all dogs in some form, the desire to dig is more robust in some breeds than others. Some dog breeds were specifically bred for their hunting and digging abilities, as they were experts at chasing tiny critters into their burrows.

  5. Prey Seeking Dogs with a strong prey drive are more likely to dig to pursue small animals they can hear or smell underground. This is particularly true for terriers and small hound breeds like dachshunds, bred to hunt rodents and small game.

  6. Comfort In hot weather, dogs will dig a hole in the ground to lie down and cool off. According to the AKC, larger dogs with thick coats bred for colder weather, such as the Siberian husky, are especially prone to this behavior.

  7. To Control Their Body Temperature No matter how much we try to keep our dogs calm and shaded during the hot season, cool water and shade are insufficient, and some dogs will use the knowledge of their forefathers to adjust their body temperature by lying in a hole. Dogs also do not sweat as efficiently as humans, making summer a tough season.

  8. PackageHow to Prevent Them from Digging Assign an area for your dog to dig. If your dog enjoys digging for fun, a sandbox is ideal. If your male dog likes to run away, neutering him will reduce his desire to do so. Allow your dog to take treats or toys outside if they enjoy burying them. Provide an outdoor bed in a shady location for dogs who like to dig to cool off.

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