Digging
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It is important to first understand why your pet is digging. Many dogs like
terriers, were bred to flush out prey and digging is very natural to them.
Other dogs may be digging to find a cool spot to lay down or simply out of
boredom.
Your pet may no longer have the desire to dig if they are is provided with
the following:
A cool, shaded area in which to lay down, and plenty of water.
An alternate acvity, such as a favorite toy.
Plenty of play, exercise, and aenon.
A yard free from rodents or prey that your dog may be trying to find.
1. Choose the intensity level that is one level above your pet’s Recognion
Level.
2. Place the collar on your pet and wait at least 10 minutes before leng
them out in the yard. No other people or pets should be in the yard, as you
do not want your pet to associate the smulaon with anything other than
digging. Your pet must be securely fenced in or contained during training.
3. From a window or area where your pet cannot see you, wait unl your pet
begins to dig.
4. As your pet starts digging, press the [S] buon and release it when the
digging stops. Only press the buon while your pet is in the act of digging
and do not say anything.
5. If your pet ignores the smulaon, increase the Intensity Level.
6. Connue to watch your pet as they may choose another area to dig.
7. Do not allow your pet in the yard unsupervised unl the digging has
stopped completely.
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