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Pups & Saplings Digging Holes
Don Buckley Ireland
Posts 73 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 11:12
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I know this topic has been discussed before , but just wondering has anybody come up with a solution to stop pups & saplings digging holes in paddocks.
I have tried filling the holes with a mixture of earth & s**t & it definitely helps to stop them digging in that spot again but I was just wondering has anybody any better suggestion that is not as messy ?
Mark Wink United Kingdom
Posts 22 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 13:34
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you could try putting a balloon in the hole and cover with soil
Johnny Moyles Ireland (Verified User) Posts 5878 Dogs 45 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 13:37
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I must try that. Even if it doesnt have the desired effect that will be some fun to watch.
Its a natural thing for a dog to dig. I guess its the unsightly mess they leave in the ground that concerns people. Strange enough, our pups have just starting digging all over the place, Im just worried the grass dosnt cover it over, and I fall into a hole spilling all their food all over the place. EXTERNAL LINK
Mark Glennerster United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 3208 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 14:07
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As Geoff said its just a natural thing that people rearing any breed of dog have to put up with.
What actually bothers you about it Don?
Em Gee.
Ruth Galvin United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 677 Dogs 9 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 14:10
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Fill in the holes and then lay Tin foil on the top with dirt over it, when the dogs start to dig, they seem to hate the texture and sound of it - it worked with my 3. Also, lemon/orange and lime peel is meant to be a repellant to digging - never tried that one, but my friend says it stops her neighbours cats digging up her garden. Funnily enough with 3 greyhounds on the prowl I dont have that problem - lol
Mark Glennerster United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 3208 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 14:20
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I think Don was talking about the paddocks, I agree digging up your lawn and garden is a different ball game.
Love the balloon idea - as Johnny says - great fun to watch LOL.
Paul Buckland United Kingdom
Posts 21 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2007 19:04
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I've got an ex racer in the house now, she's great apart from digging holes all over the garden even in the middle of the lawn, she buries her toys too !!! ... I'm talking big 3ft x 2ft ones !!!! grrr ... i'm gonna try some of your tips ..
Cheers Louise
Simon Milgate Australia (Verified User) Posts 2043 Dogs 23 / Races 0 04 Aug 2023 09:39
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I've never had any mad diggers at home until Lily Lola came home to be a broodbitch.
Holes everywhere! she has a litter of pups,10 months old and now it looks like I'm rearing mearcats.
Stephen Potter Ireland (Verified User) Posts 424 Dogs 127 / Races 0 04 Aug 2023 09:59
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Don Buckley wrote:
I know this topic has been discussed before , but just wondering has anybody come up with a solution to stop pups & saplings digging holes in paddocks.
I have tried filling the holes with a mixture of earth & s**t & it definitely helps to stop them digging in that spot again but I was just wondering has anybody any better suggestion that is not as messy ?
as you have said fill with their own shit with earth over the top of that it stopped mine,they just find another place to dig but as long as you keep on top of it it works,p.s it saves you the problem of disposing of their mess.
Bronwyn Welsh Australia (Verified User) Posts 140 Dogs 0 / Races 0 11 Aug 2023 08:52
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Using unpleasant things will stop them digging in the same places but as others have said the pups just move to a new site. Its such a natural thing to dig and that need is better met - we have large grassed paddocks and wherever possible we provide a digging pit. Its a designated area where we dump a load of sand and then scatter handfuls of dry kibble etc in the sandpit. That encourages them when theyre feeling frisky to go hunt for rewards. They love it and its a win/win! Wish I could show some photos. Never have troubles breaking our ankles now falling down excavations !!
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 11 Aug 2023 22:28
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Keep them in smaller holding pens & let them out in the paddock frequently as many times a day you can, for short periods.
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