Brady Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Anything I can do to get him stop digging a million holes in my yard? I wouldn't mind him having one or two holes where he can dig to his heart's content, but I can't even walk in my yard anymore without falling into a few holes... and I don't want him digging under the fence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I personally wouldnt let him dig any holes. if you let him dig here and there he might get confused. I always stood outside with Bella and when she started digging I gave her a firm no and corrected her by a pull on the leash. It worked for her. Maybe try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Try putting a small bit of poop in the hole, then covering it up - if it's deep enough, fill it most of the way with dirt first, then the poop, lightly covered with dirt. It seems to generally help with the digging, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Try a sandpit with some toys hidden in it. This worked for Polee who was a persistent digger when she was younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythisgirl Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Our garden looked like world war 3 happened there it was so full of holes! So we got Roxy a kids sandpit (and some sand ) and let her dig there. If she tries to dig in the grass we tell her no and take her to the sandpit. She's got the idea now and really only digs there. I didn't mind the holes so much as i'm not very 'garden proud', it's the wet muddy paws she brings in the house after she's been digging i'm not fond of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Wonder if we will be seeing any of these husky creations at next year's Chelsea Flower Show. Definitely makes mowing the lawn interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Wonder if we will be seeing any of these husky creations at next year's Chelsea Flower Show. Definitely makes mowing the lawn interesting. Yeah, that's my objection to the holes - mowing can be rough! - not to mention falling in one after dark if I walk out into their yard! Don't know if the sandpit would work with my guys - they like the taste of the dirt here, which is high in organic materials, and probably trace minerals - their poops tend to look ... interesting on occasions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibemum Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I have a boundary in our garden - the decking - and that's it. No to on the grass <-----this is really what I look like) I have people come around for bbqs and stuff and if they're digging holes or pooping or weeing - (try and stop the boys from weeing and competing on even one blade of grass higher than another.... ) it wouldn't be ideal. I think the designated and segregated area for digging is a good idea too - My garden isn't big enough to do that unfortunately. I would imagine though that they'd aim to empty the digging box:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks everyone! I'm going to get my husband to invest (or build) him a digging pit. And hopefully we'll train him to dig there, and not in my grass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome. Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I taught my husky to dig in a certain area, I will photograph what it looks like but lets just say she has her own 'trenches'! She NEVER digs in the grass! neither does my pointer (he actually doesn't dig). When i was teaching her I'd put her poo in the holes.. you think she wanted to go near them.. no way! She realised not to do it on the lawn because i would only put the poo there! She also wont poo on the lawn only in a dirt area away from the lawn, my pointer shits anywhere on the lawn.. cause he's cool like that! ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Same as Kiera - mine have a sand box where they can dig to their hearts content. We just periodically rake the sand smooth and they have cool sand to dig in once again! Scout is pretty persistent at it though, and still periodically makes forays into the yard. I'll try sutsibe 's advice if he tries to start a hole somewhere again - though I don't have to worry until spring now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seng Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 To prevent digging under fence, what I do is that about 6 inches under the dirt, I add rocks under it so when the dig to it, they can't go deeper and tends to give up once they realize that probably under the fences haves rocks all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome. Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 A foster care dog i had here was a fence digger and I put a plastic mesh on the floor and then up the fence, impossible for him to dig through it! worked great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 To prevent digging under fence, what I do is that about 6 inches under the dirt, I add rocks under it so when the dig to it, they can't go deeper and tends to give up once they realize that probably under the fences haves rocks all around. That's not a guarantee though - Wyatt used to actively dig in the section of our yard that was graveled over with big rock, and he was able to escape. Our solution (along with neutering him so he wasn't so desperate to escape! ) was slabs of concrete hidden under the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks everyone. Sherlock is neutered now, so I'm hoping he doesn't try to escape to search out any females - but who knows if he'll try to get out to see a new dog, or catch a cat, haha. Him and the neighbor dog started digging under the fence to try to get to each other, so we've put down some brick for now as a temporary measure. He's checked on every few minutes while he's in the yard to make sure he's not getting into too much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Unfortunately digging is a popular husky trait! However that doesn't mean it can't be stopped. I would consider encouraging him to dig in one particular area, but if not approached right it can become confusing to the dog. The other way is to not allow them to dig at all! You can do this using the removal technique. You will need to be outside with them at all times, keep a leash handy (slip leads are best for this method) and if your sibe goes to dig give a firm 'ahah' and using the lead, remove them from the garden for a few seconds then allow them to go back into the garden - if the go to dig again, you remove them again and continue this process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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