Dog Digs But Only At Night

Hi Adam,

I've been using your techniques for six months now and Zac, my Labrador/Heeler cross (two years old) is just about an angel now.

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The only problem I have is that he digs up the lawn approximately once every two months. I have him on a running lead when I'm not home and this prevents him from digging. However, he is off the lead over night. Most of the time he's good, but now and again he digs a hole (at night).

I'm reluctant to put him on the lead at night because this is when he goes to the toilet (he can't go during the day). Can you please provide me with some advice so that I can stop this problem?

Thanks,
Robert

Robert,

Thank you for your comments about my products. To read about the dog training resources he's referring to, please take a look at: http://www.dogproblems.com/newvideos.htm

A good solution to your problem would be to confine the dog at night. This can be done either by putting him in a crate, or if you want him outside, build him a kennel run with concrete flooring so he can't dig. Because you can't catch him in the act of digging, the way to work with this behavior (especially if it's only at night) is to prevent it from happening.

From your email, I understand that your dog is tied on the running lead all day without access to the yard to do his business. If you can't be home to let him out during the afternoon or evening hours, perhaps a responsible neighbor or even a professional pet-sitting service would be willing to do this for you. He should also be having plenty of exercise, both mental and physical to tire him out, and again this is where the neighbor or pet-sitter can come in handy, as well as yourself when you come home. Tiring him out will assure you that he stays out of trouble, all the more so if he's confined properly.

Does My Pit Bull Look Fat To You?: Dog Health Information

Let’s face it, we love our pets. Sometimes that love can lead pet owners to pamper their pets just a little too much when it comes to food and treats. This over indulgence has the same effects on our pets as it does on us when we over eat or snack a little too often, we get fat. If you add in not getting enough exercise, then it is a problem compounded.

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Types of Funny Pet Videos

If you are trying to make a funny pet video there are many things that you will need to consider. Among the most important is what type of funny pet video you are going for. Many people think that it is easy to make a funny pet video, and this may very well be true for you. But remember one thing, funny pet videos are supposed to be funny! If they are not they will not get viewed by many people, and will receive bad ratings. Of course it does not matter if your video does not rate high, but it is always more fun if other people like your pet as much as you.

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