Hayley

6/9/2026, 3:49:40 AM

All Breeds

Pups and dogs that dig! Share your tips

Here is a quick summary of why dogs dig: Instinct: Burying food or chasing underground prey. Comfort: Escaping heat or creating a cozy bed. Emotions: Relieving boredom, loneliness, or anxiety. Escape: Trying to break out of the yard. Puppies often dig out of boredom, breed instinct, or to cool down. What is your go-to method for redirecting this behavior? Some owners swear by dedicated digging pits filled with sand and buried toys, while others focus on increasing mental stimulation through puzzle toys and extra exercise to tire them out. If your puppy is a persistent digger, have you found success with physical barriers, or did behavioral training work best? Let’s share our most effective tips for protecting our yards while keeping our puppies happy!