[WicketLeia]

Hello!

I have a 3 month old Great Pyrenees who seems to like to dig in the "non-grass" areas of our lawn. The dog trainer for my adult dog said that placing their feces in the areas that they dig will deter them. The advice has been effective, but would like an option that is a little better smelling if the wind is blowing.

Any other thoughts on detering dogs to dig?

[the-tenth]

I've heard that placing the doo doo in the hole and burying it would work, however that did nothing for me. Then she came in covered in dirt and poop. Maybe it would work for you though. A lot of people suggest if you have a digger, to designate a digging area, and treat them for digging there (even a baby pool filled with dirt or sand), and take them to that area if you catch them digging someplace else.

[digits mama]

Yep thats what I had to do.. I put up a 4 foot fence 10x10 area for all her digging needs.. It is almost compulsive with her. Cairns are bred for digging and tunneling so I had to accomodate her genetic wishes

[RBark]

I also taught my husky to dig in one spot of the yard. It's rather effective.

[bluesbarby]

Riley used to dig. My trainer told me it's a form of exercise. So I increased his exercise and he doesn't dig anymore.

[ar3151]

Originally Posted by the-tenth

I've heard that placing the doo doo in the hole and burying it would work, however that did nothing for me. Then she came in covered in dirt and poop. Maybe it would work for you though. A lot of people suggest if you have a digger, to designate a digging area, and treat them for digging there (even a baby pool filled with dirt or sand), and take them to that area if you catch them digging someplace else.

poop worked for me, i got 4 dogs and they like to dig, and since i cant always sit and watch them. one of the giant holes in the corner, i refilled it, and threw some poop on there thinking "this will fix their asses". so far so good! ha ha.