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Whether it is nature or nurture, some dogs dig. This might not be very pleasant to some, especially if they have a perfectly manicured lawn; they like showing off to their friends. I believe it is as much their garden as it is ours. However, I certainly don't want them going over to my friend's garden and digging that up too. So, a dog does need to obey your command if you do tell it to stop digging.
So, let's presume your dog is only digging up your garden and that you want to stop them from doing it. Below are some factors that could be at play:
Humans have taken wild dogs and played a significant role in developing specific breeds with certain characteristics. We were especially interested in breeding dogs to help us with hunting, and the remnants of that breeding can still be seen today.
Some dogs are more likely to be diggers than other breeds. For example, Terriers and Dachshunds were bred to help with hunting animals that lived underground, like rodents and rabbits. This is hardwired into them, and they are much more likely to be diggers than, say, a Border Collie that was bred to herd sheep.
Other breeds in harsh climates will have learned to dig to keep warm or stay calm, even if they are no longer in those climates. They may still have an instinct to dig. For example, Huskies and Malamutes may dig holes to lie in to stay cool.
This doesn't mean all Terries will dig; it just means they will be more likely to dig.
There isn't a great deal you can do about this; it is nature. However, you should always think about what you like and do not like before getting a new dog. You should research into things like how much exercise they need or how easy they are to train, and if you do not want holes in your garden, then don't get a dog breed that is known to like digging, no matter how cute it is.
If you find yourself with a dog that takes great joy from digging, then who are you to stop them. However, you could still do things that will suit both you and the dog. For example, a great option is to get a children's sandpit and train them to do their digging in there.
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This is like the breed issue above. Some dogs have a more excellent prey drive than others. Breeds that were bred to hunt may be more likely to dig in your garden than others. Try stopping a lurcher from chasing rabbits; for example, it is hard! Dogs have fantastic hearing, sight, and smell. So even if you think they are just digging aimlessly in your garden, they may not be. They might know there are rabbits, mice, rats, ants, worms, or whatever under the grass.
If they are just curious about worms and things, then there is not much you can do about it, my dog sometimes digs up worms, but they aren't eating them. It is probably them having a bit of fun.
If there is an issue with rats or mice, for example, then it might be a good idea to deal with that issue and try to reduce their numbers. Or maybe just let your dog and the neighborhood cat work together and deal with the problem, ha-ha.
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Unfortunately, a dog may be more likely to dig when bored. If they have been locked up in the house all day while you are at work, then you let them out in the garden. They may want to do as many crazy and fun things as possible before you take them back into the house.
This is probably the most manageable issue to resolve. Just spend more time with them and have fun with them. Dogs are a part of the family, so include them in lots of fun activities. Please make sure they get plenty of varied exercise like woodland walks, river walks, mountain walks. Go to dog parks or dog social events. Enroll them in some dog sports like Agility training. Go to dog-friendly places for your holidays and take them. Make sure they have lots of toys, and if you must leave them for long periods, leave the other things to do, like go them a treat puzzle. A tired mentally and physically dog is unlikely to dig when you let them out for a night wee.
Like boredom issues, but slightly different. Dogs can dig to get your attention. Sometimes attention is all they want, even if that is inadequate attention. If every time they dig, you shout them over and give them a treat or a cuddle, then they are rightly going to learn that if they dig, they will then get some attention. It seems weird, but even if you tell them off for digging, they may prefer that to no attention at all.
It would help if you remembered you have a life where you can go off and do what you want; however, dogs can only do what you let them, they can only see whom you let them, and you are often their whole world. So, you should want and be able to give them all the positive attention they need. Make sure you are not taking them for granted, and spend quality time with them.
They may have a favorite toy or bones, and they may have a fear they will lose it. So, they may decide they want to bury them, so they don't lose them or have them taken away. This could especially be an issue if you have a new puppy or have just adopted a rescue.
Generally, this should pass the longer you have the dog. If they know they will always get toys and treats like bones, then they are less likely to feel the need to hide things. It is an instinct for a dog to protect valuable items, but eventually, they will trust you and know they don't have to.
As with many things relating to owning dogs, not everything is black and white. It would help if you worked out why your dog is digging, and then you can get the best plan on how to stop it… if you want to stop it!
The only thing you should not do is punish them; that is never the correct answer.