Digging and Your Pet

Both cats and dogs can be annoying diggers, as it is typical of animal behavior. However, if the digging is driving you mad, there are ways to curb it:

* Most often, digging comes from a lack of exercise. If you can get your pet tired out, chances are they'll be left with little energy for digging.
* Be careful when you do your gardening. Freshly turned soil is very tempting to a digger. Try to keep your pet out of sight when you're working, as sometimes they will 'mimic' your digging actions.
* If your pet spends a lot of time outdoors, then digging may be a reaction to the temperature. A dog lying in a freshly dug hole on a summer day indicates a need to be cool. Perhaps you could find a cool spot for your pet, perhaps under a tree. In the winter, digging may be a need to find a warmer spot. Maybe by providing your pet with a warm sheltered spot instead, you will divert them.
* Some experts contend that some animals are just perpetual diggers. If this is your case, you might just consider allotting a portion of your yard as your pet's digging area. You can do this by overturning and softening (perhaps using sand) a 3 x 5 area in your yard. To pique their interest, try burying some of their favorite toys in the area as well. Hopefully, this will become their favorite spot.

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