[Dailydrool] "gardening" bassets

[Saraberry at aol.com]

For dogs that love to dig, it is fun for you and for them to make them a  
"sandbox" or digging area.  It is a great way to give them something to do  
during the day.  It needs to be pretty deep and large enough for them to  fit 
comfortably in.  And you may want to get special sand to keep them  cleaner.  
 
Then instead of stopping the behavior, you give them a safe and allowable  
place to dig instead.  Just make sure when you start this that you block  off 
the areas you don't want them to get to when you are not around.  When  you are 
around, go play with them in the sandbox and teach them that is the only  
place it is ok to dig.
 
To keep them really happy and excited there, bury stuff like toys, Kongs,  
Tupperware with treats, chewers and encourage them to dig to find this  stuff! 
 
Have fun with your dog this weekend*
 
Sara Watson
Bluefence Bassets
SFSPCA Behavior & Training Intern



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