Things You'll Need:
- Shovel or pooper scooper
- Extra fencing
- Chicken wire
- Leash
- Dog run
- Kennel
- Hose (optional)
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Step 1
Many dogs did due to boredom and extra energy. The best remedy for this is to take your dog for lots of walks - two a day if necessary. In the wild dogs can walk many miles a day, so a 10 minute walk may not be enough for a high energy pup. Get your dog on a schedule - a half an hour walk in the morning and a nice leisurely walk at night. A tired dog will not dig.
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Step 2
There are many cases of dogs who did out of curiosity. If they can't see out of the fence or if there is a tantalizing smell, many will dig to get out. Walks are another cure for this - if they can see what's going on, they will be calmer and dig less.
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Step 3
Some dogs are wanderers - they pick up a scent and must follow it. Walks can cure this, but not always. You may have to reinforce your fence by burying deep posts or chicken-wire fencing in the ground or laying concrete along the edges of your fence. You can also make a dog run to keep your dog away from the fence, by tying a rope between two trees or posts, and attaching a long leash to the rope and the other end to your dog. He will have room to move around without being able to escape.
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Step 4
If you have to leave your dog unattended for long periods of time, kennel training may be an option to keep your dog safe. Many dogs can contentedly stay in kennels for up to 8 hours because they remind them of dens. Try it for a few hours or overnight before leaving your dog for a full day.
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Step 5
To keep your dog from continuing to dig, place some of his poop in the hole. You might find it gross, but so do dogs. He will stop digging in that hole.
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Step 6
You may want to punish your dog when you catch him digging. If the dog is far away, you can also try spraying him with a hose - don't use a strong spray, and stay away from the face and eyes to avoid hurting him.
