How to Stop a German Shepherd Digging
Not all puppies or dogs like to dig the yard up like crazy. If you find that the cute and adorable little German Shepherd dog that you have brought home is one that thinks it is incredibly fun to dig up your flower garden and your nice green grass, you have a problem on your hands that you need to address.
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While it may not be a problem if your dog simply selected one small spot in the back corner of the yard where no one can see, it is most likely that your dog is digging anywhere and everywhere but there. The goal is not to completely stop your dogs digging, but to redirect it to a digging location that is acceptable to you.
Digging is a trait that comes naturally to many dogs. Some dogs do not care for it while others would not have a complete day unless there were able to dig for some buried treasure. If your dog is a digger, you have to accept that, but it does not mean that you have to accept having your home’s curb appeal destroyed.
If you can, select a spot in the yard where it is okay for the dog to dig. Every time you find your German Shepherd digging somewhere else, you will want to give the “NO” command and then redirect the dog to the spot that is allowed to be dug up. When he starts digging in the correct spot, make sure that you are praising him.
For those that simply cannot bare to have any portion of their yard dug up, there is another way. You can invest in a good-sized sand box or create one of your own. Fill it with sand or dirt and allow your dog to dig in that. You might even want to bury some toys or steak bones in the sand box to grab your dog’s attention. Once he realizes that the new dig spot has some great treats, he will be more likely to return to that same spot over and over again.
Even after your dog is fully trained to dig in the sandbox, you might want to continue to bury some treasures in there. This will ensure that your dog will not get bored with the selected dig area and will continue to return for more digging.
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In the beginning you are going to have to be careful to make sure that you are always keeping a watchful eye on the dog. It is important to make sure you are being consistent with your training. When there are inconsistencies you will find that it will take the dog much longer to become fully trained, if ever at all. Just keep on it and before you know it you will have a dog that is respectful of your flowerbed and you will have green grass that is allowed to grow in peace.
