Know How to Reduce Dachshund Digging

The original use of the Dachshund breed was to catch and kill vermin. This involved them digging into dens and dens. While Dachshunds are now household pets rather than hunters, they hold on to the inclination to dig. You will not stop all Dachshund digging. All you can do is supply other more attractive things for them to do.

1. Construct a Digging Spot for Your Dachshund

Don’t get annoyed with your Dachshund if they dig up your garden, instead craft a Dachshund digging place. Either put together a sand pit, put sand or dirt in a childrens play pool, or simply put aside a part of the yard where you permit them to dig. If you build your Dachshund digging area appealing with sand or loose soil, your Dachshund will be attracted to that area and not your perfect lawn.

2. Reduce Boredom

Dachshunds are very clever and if they get bored will chose things to entertain themselves; this may be why your Dachshund digs up your plants. The right toys to keep your Dachshund busy are those that are interactive and take time and energy for them to figure out. Exercise is a important part of reducing digging as many Dachshund dig simply to burn surplus energy. Dachshunds need vigorous walks at least twice a day.

3. Stop Your Dachshund Getting to your Garden

One guaranteed approach to prevent your Dachshund digging is to impede their access. You can lay chicken wire over your flower beds, or sow thorny bushes, neither of which feel good to dig on. Sectioning off a section of your garden and placing plants in pots are other methods to stop your Dachshund digging.

4. Deterrents

Pet stores stock a range of sprays that contain revolting smelling and tasting ingredients such as pepper, bitter apple, or citronella. The jury is out regarding the value of these sprays, however, if you are at your wits end and need to stop your Dachshund digging they may be worth trying.