Dogs are notorious for digging in the garden. This drives most owners crazy. They spend days and even weeks planting their gardens, only to have their dogs dig them up. There are ways to keep the dog from do this though. They are constantly trying to find ways to prevent their pooch from digging up their plantings. Below are some tips to help.
Make your dog its own dig area. Similar to a sandbox but can be with dirt. In this area bury dog toys and dog treats. Soon they learn this is their area to dig in. Just make sure to mix in new dog treats from time to time. There are chemical mixtures sold to put on your garden area to keep the dogs out of them. They are perfectly safe to the animals and are designed to last for several months. Check at your local plant nurseries to see if they carry these mixtures. Moth balls or crystals in the garden help to repel dogs and other animals away from this area. Don't leave these in full view though if you have kids; cover them with a bit of dirt. Alum powder spread on the garden is another dog deterrent. Spend more time outdoors with your dog so that you can do some hands-on training. Gently reprimand the dog if it goes to dig in your garden or flower beds. Examine what you are using to fertilize your garden. Animals can be drawn to garden areas fertilized with manure products. Change to a plant compost material if this is your problem. Also blood meal can attract animals, look for alternatives. Be sure whatever you use though is safe for your dog. Oil of clove can be put around in your garden and even your potted plants. Some people put the oil on cotton balls and then lightly cover them with dirt. You can always fence in your garden areas with chicken wire to keep the dogs out. This is particular good for large areas. Exercise the dog by taking them for walks or playing ball with them. They might be digging because they are bored. Also they will have less excess energy after being exercised. This could lead to a nap instead of digging. Sometimes simply having the dog spayed or neutered will stop the digging. Sometimes the urge to mate drives the dogs to doing the digging. Another thing that may work with dogs is burying chicken wire where they dig. They may not like when they hit into the wire and change to another area of the yard to dig. These are just a few tips for preventing your dog from digging up your garden. You can probably come up with a few of your own solutions too. Whichever way you choose, just make sure your dog is safe. You need to know as a dog owner that some breeds are also more inclined to dig than others. Some breeds for years have been bred to dig into animal burrows as hunting dogs.
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Tips to Preventing Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden
Article by Nancy Cope of Pampered Dog Gifts an online dog boutique - the place to shop for dog gifts and unique dog toys.
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