In the past, dogs lived as predators in the wild. Even with domestication, dogs still have the instinct to hunt for prey. Digging in the yard gives your pooch opportunities to catch insects or burrowing animals that inhabit your yard. This is usually the case if your dog’s digging is focused on a single area, or at the roots of plants, or when following a particular layout or path.

One way to address this problem is to determine whether there are really burrowing animals in your yard, then using safe methods to fence them out. If this is not possible, you can take steps to make your garden unfriendly to them.

However, avoid using or applying any product or method that could be poisonous or dangerous to your pets and other animals in the area.

If you are having problems with your pet’s behavior, talk with a Unionville, ON vet. Find out more from this link.