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If anyone has any suggestions for getting dogs to stop digging they would be most appreciated!  I have a Greyhound and a Red Bone Hound that are destroying my yard by digging huge holes.  They are house dogs and are not left outside for long periods of time.

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: If anyone has any suggestions for getting dogs to stop digging they : would be most appreciated!  I have a Greyhound and a Red Bone Hound that : are destroying my yard by digging huge holes.  They are house dogs and : are not left outside for long periods of time.   Digging is a natural dog behavior.  Rather than beating your head against a wall trying to change behavior inherent to the animal you have, I’d recommend keeping your dogs on a surface they can’t dig.  OR…you can limit their access in the yard to an area that is o.k. to dig up. — Elaine Gallegos

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Maybe they’d like to dig in a sandbox. We have a sandy area in the driveway that Moon (see below, ahem) enjoys greatly. Jane Webb Mudpie and (ahem) Moonpie CEE GEE CEE (ahem)

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> : If anyone has any suggestions for getting dogs to stop digging they > : would be most appreciated!  I have a Greyhound and a Red Bone Hound that > : are destroying my yard by digging huge holes.  They are house dogs and > : are not left outside for long periods of time.

I trained my dog not to dig by letting him in the yard and standing out of his sight, but where I could see him.  Whenever he started to dig I jumped out and yelled "NO" or "Bad".  It took a couple weeks, but he can now be left unsupervised and never digs.  I also made sure he had toys to keep him occupied and fresh, cold water. (sometimes they dig a hole to lie in to keep cool).  Hope this helps. Jean

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