LauraG89 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 So I have just gone outside after making a cup of tea to find Indi has dug 2 massive holes in the space of 5 minutes. She has been well walked 1 hour this morning, 30 mins this afternoon and 1 1/2 hours this evening. We've not long been back in, she has been mentally stimulated as well by playing a game of find the ball with her and also puzzle ball. I don't know why she has done this or what to do to stop her doing it again. Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 either poop in the holes then re-filled , or chicken wire depending on where shes digging , if its along your fence line then deffo go with the chickenwire if not try the poop in the hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sorry, Can't help you there but I certainly feel your pain. Doesn't matter how much exercise mine get, they still love to dig up the garden given half a chance. Mine do it if they're left unattended outside for any length of time in the evenings, so I have to make sure they don't go out for long. Of course sometimes I forget and end up with a new hole, particularly if it's rained. They seem to like digging wet soil much more! Good luck, if you ever manage to find a solution, then please share! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mine are diggers and even lie down next to a hole while one of the foster pups digs!!! My garden looks like a re-enactment of the Battle of the Somme. Some people suggest that if you in fill the hole with their poop this will deter them from digging, but they may start digging somewhere else though, but it might be worth trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG89 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'll give the poop a go I think. The fence line luckily has already been re-enforced under the surface with chicken wire all around, luckily on all the 3 sides the neighbours have concrete slabs in their garden so she can't escape just worried me or nevaeh may fall in or will end up with a garden full of trenches... :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have holes that would snap your leg off at the knee if you stepped into them. As fast as you fill them in more appear. As for pooping in the holes. . . :eek: I would do it in the dark of night. . . lord knows what the neighbours would think. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG89 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Ha ha I would be like a ninja. No one would know I had been there... thought to self though must turn off flood lights first ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Maybe a sandbox would help? If she has a designated area where she is allowed to dig? Its just a suggestion though, as I've never had this problem, Mishka only digs when we're at the beach Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG89 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd love to do this however I already have a sand box for my daughter and that is off limits for Indi unfortunately and wouldn't like to give mixed messages, but that's a great idea thanks. I may re-arrange the garden slightly to give her designated dig area, maybe fence it off for her use only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 They're huskies, digging holes is what they do! I feel your frustration with it though, Mia can dig a huge hole in a matter of seconds, usually right in the middle of the lawn, or at the roots of the shrubs! My guys aren't left unattended in the garden, but I still get lots of holes when my backs turned! I have a yard at the side of my house where they toilet and play unattended, this area is just for the dogs, I try to keep my garden mainly dog free. The dogs also have a run and kennel at the bottom of the garden, the base of this is concrete. Just yesterday Mia dug 2 holes whilst out on a walk.....one in the woodbark of a play area and another next to a bench we sat at! I've never tried to stop her digging as I appreciate its a breed trate, I have just put measures in place to keep my garden nice as best I can. Hope you can rethink your garden and do the same? maybe fench a dog area off or provide a sandpit? Mia just loves sand :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG89 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks Debs, just having a little look at what I can do tomorrow, maybe make it a little project have fun with it, gives me an excuse to change things up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I've tried poop in the hole doesn't work he just digs more holes, all I can hope for is he grows out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCspack Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 We got a kiddie pool and filled with dirt and kc will only dig in that, albe it she's only 5months and had her pool since day3 of having her, not sure if that made a difference as that's all she's known... Andy- omg lmao Sent from my BlackBerry 9810 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonstar Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 dont waste your time tryin to stop it get a pit pony for a friend to keep your fluffy company get a hard hat wi a lamp on top so she can see were she is goin boots to keep her feet clean the hardest bit is the training of leaving boots at back door have a sandwich ready for when she is done (its hard work need caleries) wait a year and your pond is dug for you then she can chase fish insted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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