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Digging holes is one of the unacceptable behaviors of dogs. Digging, barking and chewing are natural behaviors of dogs thus although these behaviors can be modified they cannot be totally eliminated. Whenever given a chance, a dog will dig. Dogs are lovable and at times exasperating pets because unknowing that digging is an unacceptable behavior, the holes it has made on the garden would be presented to the master with a happily wagging tail.

Dogs are affectionate pets that have the desire of pleasing the master and digging holes can be its way of repaying the master for all the love and the care it has received. Dogs are well loved pets but it would certainly be frustrating if the garden that eats a lot of your free time will be destroyed by the dog again and again. This problem can be prevented by keeping the dog on a leash but as it is customary for dog owners to want the dog around this would not be a very good option. Would knowing the reasons behind the dog’s unacceptable behavior help? This option can be more effective method of amending the dog’s destructive behavior.

Boredom will be listed as one of the reasons why dogs develop the unwanted digging behavior. Most of the undesirable behaviors of dogs were developed because of boredom. Dogs are not only energetic, they are also social animals. Being energetic and social animals, dogs will develop the destructive habit of digging holes if not allowed to let off steam or not given opportunities to bond with the family.

Dogs would always want to receive attention from the family but because of tight schedules, pet owners may not have the time to bond with the pet thus the destructive digging behavior will be developed. The irate master would scold the dog but in a dog’s thinking, reprimand would be better than being ignored. Dogs would dig holes to gain freedom. Dogs do not enjoy being leashed because these energetic animals love to roam. Dogs will be curious of the sounds and scents on the other side of the fence. The dog will dig tunnels under the fence to get to the other side.

Digging is fun for the dog. When the weather is hot the dog will be seen frantically digging. Dogs would lie on the newly dug hole to keep cool. Dogs in the wild would dig holes to bury food and prey. If we store our foods in refrigerators, dogs would use holes for storage purposes. Dogs will be seen digging holes to bury bones and other “treasures” that can be unearthed when food is scarce.

Did you know that the nose is the greatest asset of a dog? Dogs are noted to have heightened senses but the sense of smell is considered to be the most sensitive. The ultra sensitive senses make the dog an excellent hunter.

Some breeds are purposely developed to be hunting dogs because of their excellent scenting abilities. Breeds of hounds are capable of finding a wounded prey by sniffing blood dropped by the animal several meters apart. This is how powerful dogs noses are. Can this be the reason why the dog is often seen sniffing? Being a dog owner you certainly have been exposed to the varied habits of the pet. However, dog owners are still puzzled by the pets tendency to sniff.

The ground, the grass, the food and especially the feces will be sniffed by the dog. The pet really is really fond of sniffing as after sniffing humans, it will be seen sniffing the rear ends of other animals too. Something must encourage the dog to sniff. Dogs would always want to investigate their surroundings because they are curious animals but in the absence of hands they have to find other tools and what can be a better way than using their sensitive scenting ability.

Dogs hunt their prey but they are hunted by their predators as well. The nose is the dog’s greatest asset that will not only find the location of prey but most importantly an asset that will be efficient in detecting danger. Simply by sniffing the air, the dog in the wild will be aware of the presence of danger.

Dogs have a unique way of communicating with other dogs. To communicate with other dogs as well as with other animals, dogs use varied movements of the different part of the body. However, it cannot be doubted that the dog’s nose and consequently sniffing, have played an important role in dog to dog communication. Have you noticed how dogs would sniff each other’s rear end? The doggie smell secreted by the dog’s glands that is unique to every dog is used by dogs to identify each other. Although a dog‘s scenting ability is far superior to what we humans have, dogs are still seen sniffing a lot. People should be thankful at the dog tendency to sniff as this habit have saved countless lives from rubble and avalanches. Studies have also verified the dog’s ability to identify people with certain types of cancer. All these can be done by man’s best friends by sniffing.