Did you know female DOGS of the wild bury bones to build a nest for their puppies? Regardless, if they are expecting or not, a female DOG (bitch) will excavate a den for shelter and safety. As we learned from Lassie and Benji, DOGS are serious savers. Digging will be deployed to bury a treat or save a bone for another day.
The Skye Terrier's origins are connected with a centuries old shipwreck. Early in the 1600's a Spanish ship wrecked on the Island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Some of the survivors of the shipwreck were Maltese dogs that mated with the local terriers, creating a new and unique breed.
DOG owners who use blood meal or bone to fertilize their grass may have a challenging time discouraging their canine from digging up the yard. DOGS find the aroma of bone and blood meal irresistible. As a result, some serious excavating may take place.
German Shepherds have incredibly sensitive noses. They have over 225 million cell receptors in their noses, making them ideal for police work, such as bomb and drug sniffing, finding missing children and tracking criminals.
Thwarting a DOG'S unwanted behavior calls for a little canine strategizing. But the first step to discouraging bad habits entails understanding why a DOG is engaging in such behavior. Then, preventing your DOG from digging up your rose bushes, exhuming to erect a cage or to hide its favorite treat is a matter of manipulation 101.
When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate.
Use these rules to help modify the way your affenpinscher digs:
French poodles were originally used as hunting dogs, but, because their thick coats proved a problem in the bush and water, their owners started clipping them. They left hair on the ankles to protect against rheumatism, which is why poodles sometimes appear to have unusual haircuts.
- Find a shaded and sandy area of your yard, where your affenpinscher can dig. Sanded material represents less dirt for you to clean off your affenpinscher and in the house.
Lhasa Apsos are small, long-haired dogs. Believe it or not, they were originally used by monks to guard temples. This accounts for their quiet and friendly nature, which can easily change if their owners or home are threatened.
- Designate the area to your canine
The largest and the smallest dogs to live in the White House were both there during the tenure of president James Buchanan. The president had a Newfoundland named Lara. His niece, Harriet Lane, had a tiny toy terrier named Punch.
- Bury treats, bones and toys in the authorized location
Many people think that the kerry blue terrier is the national dog of Ireland. Actually, the Irish government never has given this designation to any breed. Michael Collins, one of Irelands most famous patriots, introduced legislation to elevate the Kerry Blue, or the Irish Blue Terrier as they were then called, to the national dog of Ireland. After his murder, the interest in the initiative was lost.
- Condition him or her to use the spot with treats and praises
Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy.
Whenever your canine digs an unauthorized location of your yard, firmly say, "no" and steer him to the designated area. To motivate your affenpinscher to dig from the appropriate area, soften the soil. Then hide your affenpinscher�s favorite treat or toy.
The Lowchen, a small, somewhat rare breed of dog, is native to France. It's called "petit chien lion" or, "little lion dog". This is due to its fur growth, as it resembles the mane of a lion.
To deter you canine from digging up your garden or other areas, make the area smell unpleasant with mothballs, ammonia pepper or other discouraging elements in the prohibited place.
Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches.