Does anyone have advice on how to get my dog to stop digging?

I need help to get my shepherd to stop digging. I am getting to the end of my rope. He is a great dog otherwise but he is digging in my lawn and in my flower beds. I put a lot of effort in looking after my yard and he is not going to wreck it. We live on an acreage and he gets attention but I don't know what his problem is. I have had a few dogs and even another shepherd but never one that dug, well in my yard anyway. I want to put gravel or cement in the dog run but can't decide what is better any ideas. I hope somebody has went through the same thing and has a cure because he is driving me nuts. Desperate for help before he destroys everything! ThanksDoes anyone have advice on how to get my dog to stop digging?
I have Bloodhounds. Part of my yard looks like a missle test site. Can you confine him to one area and let him dig to his heart's content? Don't leave him outside all day. Some dogs get bored and this is entertainment.Does anyone have advice on how to get my dog to stop digging?
Take your dog's feces and put it in the holes he has dug, and cover them up - it works!
To Get You're Dog To Stop Digging It Is Best To Tell Him ';No'; Every Time You See Him To Start Digging And Then You Have To Destract Him With A Toy And Bring Out The Ball Or Chew Toy Or Even A Tug O' War Rope.
You shouldn't keep your dog out too long. Just take your dog out for a few minutes. Keep you dog on a leash so it won't go in a spot and dig a hole.
I would find out why he is digging. If he is digging to get cool then offer him something else to cool him down. If it's because he is bored then offer him something else to do. I would think the spicy powder would help. I put tabasco sause on my dinner plate over night to keep my dog off the table. Worked like a charm. Stuff as potent as that the dogs can smell and they will avoid. I am not sure if the buring pooh will work since some dogs eat it. Good luck.
Try putting Black Pepper on the ground. Or try ground Hot Peppers, something spicy. Just sprinkle it on the ground and he should stop digging. He'll just start sneezing! LOL!
in the spots where he digs put Cheyenne pepper (i think that's what it's called) in before you cover the hole and he won't dig there anymore.
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1) The Denning Instinct: Evolution has provided dogs with an instinct to dwell in a protected area. If such shelter is not provided, the dog will dig to obtain it.





2) Temperature Control: In extreme environments, dogs may use earthen dens to control body temperature. Some dogs dig dens to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Providing a protected, warm area in the winter and plenty of liquids, shade and occasional sprays with water in the summer can help eliminate this need to dig.





3) Hunting: Some dogs, such as terriers, are relentless diggers. Such breeds have evolved to use digging as an essential part of their hunting repertoire. Underground there are





countless bugs, dead animals, old trash pits and live game.





4) Self Care: Occasionally digging will be an instinctive expression of self-care, such as stashing bones or surplus food. This behavior keeps the dogs' living areas clean and prevents interference from scavengers.





5) Exploration and Territoriality: Dogs often dig because of their instinct to explore. There is a high survival value associated with being intimately familiar with the territory. Thus, dogs may dig to locate potentially dangerous or useful items. This usually is a temporary phenomenon; however, owners should try to avoid ground disturbances because they may elicit additional investigations.





6) Mimicry: The technical term for this is ';allelomimetic behavior.'; Dogs often will imitate other animals, as well as people.





7) Reproductive Behavior: Walker explains that females in the wild will dig series of dens. This nesting behavior is quite common, and providing a proper whelping box typically will address this sort of digging. Dogs also may dig to escape from the yard and attempt mating. Neutering, of course, provides a permanent solution for this digging.





8) Aggressiveness and Frustration: Digging, especially at a fence or gate, usually is associated with frustration. Being pack animals, dogs want to join others (human or canine) and feel stressed by their isolation and confinement. Male dogs also may display aggression in response to human teasing or canine challenges. Neutering may help reduce this intermale aggression in some cases. Restricting the dog's mobility in order to avoid close proximity to gates or fences also may be helpful, as would persuading your neighbors to stop their children or dogs from teasing your dog.





9) Social Interaction Needs: Some dogs require a home range much larger than a fenced-in yard can provide, and they may attempt to escape simply to increase social contact. Walks, a canine companion and a fence that allows a greater range of visibility may help. Smaller breeds, spayed females and older dogs may be more appropriate for limited ranges, and neutering may be considered for males that wander continually.





10) Attention-Seeking Behavior: Digging, as a random exploratory behavior, may become an entrenched habit if a dog is ';rewarded'; with considerable negative attention because of its digging. Ignoring the digging while giving positive attention for an incompatible desirable behavior generally is the best approach. Barrier techniques also might be used in conjunction with this form of contingency management. Many barrier approaches exist, such as filling the hole with water, rocks, the dog's own feces, thorny branches, repellents, fencing, chicken wire or cactus plants.
I actually just saw this on HGTV. The best way to get your dog to stop digging or destroying plants is to spray the areas with pepper spray. Not the kind you would mace someone with, but an actual kind you can get from the Plant Store. It's mixed with water, doesn't kill plants, and will keep dog and cats away from your plants. Another way to get them to stop digging is to use the wooden mulch chunks around the plants. The wooden mulch is uncomfortable for them to dig at, so they tend to leave it alone, and it still allows your plants to grow.
Try like tellin it too stop if that doesnt work then spank him or hit or scream at him if he does it again it worked with my uncle's dog