Dogs being dogs!
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Merry snowy Christmas! Hope everyone has a fun and safe day!
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Hot summer days! 🔥🥵🐾
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Eve sure does enjoy her Christmas presents, especially her lick mat! Show me your pets enjoying some for their Christmas presents 🎁 🐾
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Cause sometimes you just need to run!🐾
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I met a cute new feathered friend today. She loves to accessorize lol🐾
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Happy Wednesday, it’s almost, sorta, kinda, close to, just, about nearly, the weekend!🐾
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Slo-mo Mondays!🐾
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Why Do Dogs Dig?
One of the most frustrating behaviors dog owners experience is digging. Many a garden has been sacrificed to the paws of a digging dog, and it can become a nuisance if it’s not understood and managed. Understanding why dogs dig is an important tool in controlling the behavior, especially if the digging is only a symptom of a greater problem. So why do dogs dig? Here are a few reasons to help you understand.
Genetics
Genetics play a key role in the temperament of our dogs, and the propensity to dig is no exception. Many hunting dogs, such as terriers and small hounds, were bred to dig out quarry from their dens. If you have gophers or other small animals in your yard, there’s a good chance that your dog will dig to catch them. In fact, some dogs just enjoy digging to look for prey, so you might have a yard that resembles Swiss cheese!
Stress Relief
Digging can be fun for dogs, making it a great way for them to relieve stress. This stress can be created in several ways, but most active diggers are either very bored or suffer separation anxiety. Dogs left on their own for too long, without ways to remain occupied, will often turn to digging. Dogs with separation anxiety need a way to channel their negative emotions into something productive and can become quite obsessive about digging. Digging provides mental and physical stimulation — something necessary for curbing feelings of boredom and anxiety.
Denning
Dogs naturally seek the shelter of dens. Although it’s not as noticeable in our domestic pets, wild canids still dig dens. Dens are cooler in hot weather, warmer in cold weather (this is why many of the northern breeds, such as Siberian Huskies, are known for digging), and a shelter they can feel secure in. You might notice your dog digging on his or her bed or in the crate; this is also an instinctual behavior related to digging dens outdoors. In short, denning is very natural for dogs and is a difficult behavior to break if your dog e