How to Stop Your Dog from Digging Under the Fence
How to Stop Your Dog from Digging Under the Fence
Dogs digging under fences can pose risks to their safety.
Dogs digging under fences can pose risks to their safety.
Why Do Dogs Dig?
Understanding the reasons can help address the behavior.
Understanding the reasons can help address the behavior.
Boredom
Dogs left alone might dig out of boredom. They need more stimulation and quality time.
Dogs left alone might dig out of boredom. They need more stimulation and quality time.
Natural Diggers
Some breeds have a natural instinct to dig, like terriers and dachshunds.
Some breeds have a natural instinct to dig, like terriers and dachshunds.
Hunting Breeds
Dogs might dig to hunt for burrowing animals or insects.
Dogs might dig to hunt for burrowing animals or insects.
Escape Artists
Some dogs dig to explore or escape from loud noises or separation anxiety.
Some dogs dig to explore or escape from loud noises or separation anxiety.
Solutions to Control Digging
From training to fence modifications, there are ways to curb the digging.
From training to fence modifications, there are ways to curb the digging.
Strengthen Your Fencing
Use chicken wire L-footers or fence "baseboards" to deter digging.
Use chicken wire L-footers or fence "baseboards" to deter digging.
Landscaping Solutions
Burying rocks or chicken wire near fences can prevent digging.
Burying rocks or chicken wire near fences can prevent digging.
Wireless Fencing
GPS collars can warn dogs when they get too close to the fence.
GPS collars can warn dogs when they get too close to the fence.
In Conclusion
Understand the reasons, find the right solution, and enjoy a dig-free yard!
Understand the reasons, find the right solution, and enjoy a dig-free yard!
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