Digging box for dogs

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a brown dog laying in the dirt next to a planter with a hose on it

After years living in an apartment, we moved to a house with a backyard. My dog was so so happy to finally have a space to sniff things without any rush. But… with all this new interest in the yard, new habit started to emerge! Digging! Everywhere! I decided to give her a designated spot to dig i

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a dog is standing in the middle of a wooden pen with his head sticking out

Create a digging pit for dogs created out of leftover decking lumber filled with a mix of sand and dirt, to keep it lose and well-drained. To entice a dog to dig where you choose, bury some toys and treats. Go outside with your dog, run to the digging pit, dig up a treat yourself, and give it to the dog. Scratch in the dirt and encourage the dog to join in. Play with a toy after digging it up.

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Techniques for Filling Holes to Discourage Digging

If your dog is digging holes in your yard, here are some techniques to help fill them in and discourage further digging: Add soil: Fill the hole with soil and tamp it down firmly. This will discourage your dog from digging in the same spot. Add gravel: Add a layer of gravel on top of the soil to create a more challenging surface for digging. Add mulch: Cover the soil with a layer of mulch to prevent your dog from getting a foothold for digging.

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a dog digging under the fence with its head in the ground and text overlaying it

The reason why they started digging in the first place, their size, strength and breed, and also developmental stage all play a part. The best methods to prevent fence digging usually involve some training, additional exercise, or outlets for the behavior like a dig box. But you can also use physical or scent barriers to try and discourage them.

a black and white dog laying on top of dirt next to a wooden planter

183K views · 5.3K likes | Canine Enrichment with Maria, Bodhi & Sonny on Instagram: "⬆️ FOLLOW FOR DIY DOG ACTIVITIES ⬆️ ⬇️ GET SPRING STARTED OFF RIGHT!⬇️ Forget the garden beds, build your dog a dig pit this year 😅 I know, some people want to know - will it cause your dog to dig in other areas in the yard? No… but, if they’re already digging in your yard, give them a legal outlet (the dig pit), redirect them to it until they figure out that’s the best place to dig. The key is to be…

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an empty bed frame in front of a potted plant on the floor next to a window

If you live in a city with a super small backyard or you're in a condo/apartment with a balcony, you may want a quick way to let your dog relieve themselves without going on a long walk to a nearby grassy area. We've got a fun and easy...

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