You dog is curious in nature and entering a new environment (your home), he will start smelling everything, either indoor or outdoor. If you have a lawn or flower beds you will have to be extra careful because it is a target for the dog’s digging. You dog usually sniffs other dog scents or senses something deep in the ground. This is one of the reasons they start digging.

Not to mention in the hot weather, during summer. Seeking a cool place, they will start digging a hole. It’s best to set up a place with shade and plenty of water during this period.

Another reason is getting bored. Lacking occupation or neglect are some of the worst situations. Not taking your dog for walks or not setting a regular daily exercise schedule, will enhance your dog’s behavior to dig. Not to mention they might try to get your attention. You can actually read more about on specific breed habits and actions.

And let’s not forget the behavior of hiding bones or other objects. Don’t give your dog to many bone treats if you use any. Instead, use other dog treats and teach your dog to play with a favorite chewing toy. Having too many toys will make your dog want to burry some of them.

If you want to rest sure your dog won’t dig anymore, you can clip his paw nails and this will make the digging process harder. If this still doesn’t work if to fence a part of your garden and make it a special place for your dog. You can plant a few bones there, you can use any toy to attract your dog to that place. You must pay extra attention if he begins digging in order to escape the confined location.

Last but not least, your dog will dig to escape from his location and find a mate. If this is a persistant issue, then you must seek vet advice for eventually neutering or spaying your dog.

Stopping your dog from digging around the place will turn out to be a difficult, effort and time consuming chore. And most important: don’t punish your dog in any violent way. After all, he’s doing his best to listen to you.