SUDDENLY HE DIGS!

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

My Eddy, a pit/cocker, has suddenly begun digging a hole in his yard. I have no idea as to what initiated this behavior, nor how to stop it. I adopted Eddy about a year and a half ago. He came from NYC so don't think he ever was into digging holes before. He's a very happy pup of nine years old and gets plenty of exercise "playing" ball. It seems this is Eddy's new hobby!

If any of you have had a similar problem, could you tell me how you stopped this behavior. Right now, if I catch him diggin, I call him in; not very effective because he often likes to just walk around or lounge in his enlosed yard.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

This time of year, dogs often dig to find a cool place in which to lie. The ground, down a few inches, is much cooler. Even my Collies, which aren't diggers, would do it. Bring Eddy in the house... he's hot.

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eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

Thanks, @Kachina624, but he's digging in the hottest spot of his yard. My Jade always dug right behind the Rhodie bush/tree, whatever - it's huge! But, I go out every ten minutes trying to get Eddy inside: he loves to lay on 3x5 doormats right outside the back door. The hole he's working on is deep and small in diameter. But, you gave me an idea: perhaps, I can go out with Eddy and start a hole behind the Rhodie. Thank you!

Lali1 · ‎08-21-2014

Could be he's smelling something there. A mole or something. I have 4 dogs none dig much but on occasion they seem to find a smell that needs a little investigation.

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

@Lali1 wrote:
Could be he's smelling something there. A mole or something. I have 4 dogs none dig much but on occasion they seem to find a smell that needs a little investigation.

@Lali1

That could be it! Eddy appears to be digging deeper rather than wider. He's like bigtime into "hunting" and has actually caught a couple of mice in the house before I called someone in. I live in MA and have never seen a mole around here, but possible there's some animal that lives underground! Thanks.

Any recommendations for stopping the "investigation"?