The first thing to do is determine why your dog is digging. In many cases, digging is a result of excess energy and boredom – a messy combination in many dog breeds. Common family dog breeds like Labradors and Retrievers will often be full of excess energy.

If they are not walked and played with often enough or if they are locked up in the backyard without anyone to keep them busy, they may turn to digging as an outlet for that excess energy.

Dogs don‟t watch TV or read books when they‟re bored – they tend to destroy things, channeling their instincts into something they enjoy.