Husky Digging - How To Handle This Behavior
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If you would like to learn an easy way to deal with Husky digging, then the tips in this article will be of interest. You will see that accomplishing this is actually quite simple to do if you realize why Huskies dig, why you should not completely stop this behavior, and how to redirect this behavior. With the concepts in the next few paragraphs, you should be able to rectify your Husky digging problem.
Before attempting to correct the behavior, understand that digging is totally normal and instinctive for all dogs. In the wild, canines will dig holes as reserves for their rations. They will also dig to uncover cooler earth to lay in and for a secure space to give birth to their pups. You will find that your Husky digs more often in warmer conditions. Quite simply, dogs may also dig because it is enjoyable or because they are bored. Regardless of the reason, digging is a natural instinct in dogs and should not be completely untrained.
There are a few reasons for why you should not stop Husky digging completely. For one thing, it's a natural instinct in your Husky; training him to go against his natural instincts is obviously very difficult. Not to mention, even if you do succeed in training your Husky not to dig, when the heat is on, he will probably dig anyways. Secondly, they get so much enjoyment out of digging that you might as well focus on redirecting his behavior instead. So to save yourself some headaches, you will want to redirect the digging instead of trying to eliminate it.
It is very easy to redirect your Husky's digging. First, choose a designated spot in your yard for your Husky to dig in. Use a sandbox-like area and then encourage him to dig there. Praise him when he digs there. If he digs in another spot, call him over to his spot or calmly walk him over to it and praise him when he starts digging there. Until your Husky has been well trained to dig in the designated spot, you should supervise him while he's digging. Soon enough, your Husky should learn where digging is appropriate.
When handled properly, Husky digging doesn't need to be a frustrating problem. Understand that digging is a natural behavior, and that you should not try to completely eliminate the behavior. Instead, focus on redirecting your Husky's digging to an appropriate area. If you put this information to use, Husky digging should become far less of an issue. |
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Christina Decker
Submitted
2010-08-26 03:06:44 |
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