Why Do Dogs Like to Dig? Is your canine making your yard look like swiss cheese? Now, before you judge or punish your pooch, know that it is in your dog’s nature to dig. Your dog is not digging out of spite. The Humane Society of the United States says that dogs dig either to try and entertain themselves, to seek out prey, to find protection or comfort, to try and escape, or to seek attention. In order to get your dog to stop digging, you need to determine why they have picked up the habit in the first place.
Keeping Themselves Entertained
Source: petdogowner.com Some dogs dig for no other reason than they are bored. If a dog is left by himself for a long time in the yard without anyone around, they may be trying to entertain