What is the fasination wtih digging dirt? I am constantly in their dog run shoveling the dirt back in. Why?
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They are either digging to find a cool place to lay, or digging from frustration or boredom.
They could be bored, the fresh turned dirt (from them digging and then you filling the hole back in) can make dogs more interested in digging because of the scents it turns up. They could just like digging.
Put some of their poop in the holes before filling them back in. This will deter them from digging in the same spot. You can also get them some kong toys, or balls that let out kibble when they roll it around to keep them entertained.
I think some dogs just dig by nature. I have a cocker spaniel that digs. He get attention, has tons of space, and has toys. I have tried putting red pepper in the dirt where he digs, putting balloons in the holes to pop when he digs, put rocks in the holes. Nothing has stopped him. Most recently, I put wire in the holes and covered it up. Hopefully, he will run into it when he digs and give up when he realizes he can't get through it. Then again, he might surprise me and find a way to dig right through it!
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