Every dog owner would absolutely be happy to see that they’re getting good golden retriever training outcome. A pet who knows how to respond to several commands is no question a pride of his owner and a joy to every person around. But sometimes, regardless of training, dogs can develop or find out a particular habit that he otherwise needs to eliminate to avoid problems.

One of these habits is digging. Even though acknowledged as a natural instinct among canines, digging problem should be sorted as quickly as possible to prevent hazards to his health at the same time to  prevent your garden from turning into a poorly-made golf course.

Prior to taking drastic steps to deal with the problem, it would be best to determine why your treasured pooch has suddenly given fascination to digging. It could be that he’s bored and that he has no toys, no pals or no people to hang around with. It could be caused by suppressed energy because of not enough exercise and other physical activities. If this is the case with your dog, he’s definitely digging to seek entertainment. One way to curtail the problem is to provide right exercise. Golden retrievers are high energy dogs hence should be exercised or taken out for a walk once or twice each day. Fetching a ball as well as training new commands are sure solutions to keep him physically and mentally active. Providing interesting toys and rotating them can also channel your pet’s interest from digging to playing.

As a gundog with exceptional retrieving skill, looking for prey may also lead to digging problems. Moles, mice and other animals dwelling or visiting your garden can trigger his hunting instinct. To deal with the problem, prevent those animals from going into your yard by making it unpleasant. In doing so, just make sure that you won’t be causing danger to your pet and other animals as well.

Dog training this breed may not be very difficult but if yours became really stubborn or dedicated digger and has been digging to a particular area again and again, the best remedy is to make that area unattractive to him. Some pet owners put rocks to the holes while some find it effective if you put his own poop rather than rocks. Providing an area acceptable for digging can also spare your garden and your dog’s health also.