Labradors are one of the most active and social dogs that people have as pets. To be happy, Labradors need do be around people and other dogs often. Otherwise, they can get bored. Labs love to dig when they don’t get the stimulation that they need. Read on to learn the reason why Labs dig and how to stop it.
The first thing you must understand is that digging is a natural behavior for a dog. There can be multiple things that can cause Labs and any other dogs to dig. In the wild, a dog may dig a hole to hide its food, get away from the weather or just for entertainment. Before you can do anything else, you need to look and see why your beloved pup is digging to China.
How to Deal With a Digging Labrador
Watch your dog, if she is hiding something (bones, food, toys) then do not provide her with something to bury. If you just can’t stand to keep a good bone from your dog, then give it to him inside the house and do not let it be taken outside.
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A pup that is in hot or cold weather may have dig a hole to cool off/warm up. A cool place for your dog in the summer or a warm place in the winter can easily solve some digging issues. A really simple fix is to build a dog house for your pooch.
Watch to see if your dog is digging to escape. This can be a tougher problem to solve. Labradors love to be around other people and animals so they have a tough time being isolated. If you have a digging dog that is left outside for extended periods, this may be the cause.
Here’s a couple of things to try if this is the cause of your labrador digging issue. Firstly, give your Labrador lots of exercise. Dogs love “play” exercise - throw a ball or go for a run. When you leave the house, make sure he has a lot of toys to keep him busy.
If nothing else works, try giving your dog a special place to dig. Give him a special treat then they dig in their special area. As a last resort, bury chicken wire where your Labrador Retriever likes to dig. He wont like the feel of the wire and will probably stop digging there.
Really though, the best overall method is to just not leave your Labrador Retriever alone in the yard. Set up a kennel to put him in while you are out. This limits the overall damage that could be done otherwise.
Labrador digging is preventable. It is as simple as figuring out why your dog is digging removing that cause. It doesn’t help to yell at your dog for digging. Negative reinforcement is a poor way to train a dog. Finding a diversion for your dog’s energy is a much better option. Give your dog a lot of play and socialization and you will have a happy dog. The secret to any dog training is lots of love and positive reinforcement.
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