Tag Archives: digging

Why Do Dogs Dig?

Walk out into my backyard, but watch your step. My Moose dog has decorated the yard with several large holes. There’s one right next to the deck. The biggest one is a few feet from the deck, and it wasn’t a solo effort. Moose had help from puppy Casey, who adds to the mega-hole every time she comes to visit. The rest of the holes are between the shrubs that line the fence. We call those Moose-holes: the Moose man likes to lie in the holes under the bushes and watch the world go by. Some of the Moose holes … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk Dirty

Dirt. It’s the perennial enemy of the parent. We tell our children not to get dirty. We tell them to keep their clothes clean and when they come home wearing red sauce painted in a motif across their pale yellow shirt coupled with dark dirt stains on their pink shorts – we sigh, we smile and we throw them in the wash. The beauty of this – is when our children come home painted from head to toe in sweat and dirt – guess what – they wash too? Give Yourself a Break I don’t know how many times I’ve … Continue reading →

Stop Digging!

Digging can range from being just a nuisance to being a chance for your dog to make a break for it. Whether you want your pup to stay out of the petunias or you need to keep your escape artist at home, here are some tips to help you stop your dog from digging. Figure out why your dog is digging. Is he hiding treats from the other dogs? Is he trying to escape? Is he just bored and looking for something to do? Is he making a cool nest to curl up in on a sunny afternoon? Moose will … Continue reading →