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Digging holes is one of the unacceptable behaviors of dogs. An owner has to live with this destructive behavior because digging, like chewing and barking is a natural behavior of dogs. All dogs dig – a lot. Dogs are lovable and at times exasperating pets because unknowing that digging is an unacceptable behavior, the holes it has made on the garden would be presented to the master with a happily wagging tail.

The silly dog would think that digging holes would please the master. We love our pets but surely we do not love their destructive behaviors. This problem can be prevented by keeping the dog on a leash but as it is customary for dog owners to want the dog around this would not be a very good option. What about recognizing the reasons why the dog digs? Dealing with the reasons why the dog digs can be a better solution to modify the destructive behavior.

The dogs’ unwanted digging behavior will always be attributed to boredom. Boredom is always one of the reasons for the dog’s unacceptable behaviors. Dogs are not only energetic, they are social animals too. Digging holes is only one of the destructive behaviors dogs will develop if not given the opportunity to expend excess energies or the chance to interact with the human family.

A dog may resort to digging holes to get the attention of the human family. The irate master would scold the dog but in a dog’s thinking, reprimand would be better than being ignored. Dogs would dig holes to gain freedom. Dogs have the inclination to roam. Dogs will be curious of the sounds and scents on the other side of the fence. To get to the other side, the dog will dig tunnels.

Digging is fun. Digging holes would be a pleasant activity for dogs especially if the temperature is hot. Lying on a newly dug hole will cool the dog’s heated body. In the wild dogs have another purpose for digging holes – to store food. The dog would dig holes to be used for storage purposes not unlike the way we store food in refrigerators. Dogs will be seen digging holes to bury bones and other “treasures” that can be unearthed when food is scarce.

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