My dog digs holes in the yard. I have tried filling them with water and holding his head under for 2 seconds, hitting his feet with wood spoons. Nothing works, what should I do?

This water torture and spoon trick is stupid. It’s cruel and stupid training, pure and simple. People who recommend these types of things should have their head stuck in a hole full of water when they are panicked. I doubt they are thinking about digging holes when it’s over. When you do this to the dog he is only thinking of survival and not drowning. I will guarantee that he is not thinking that he is the one who dug the stupid hole and this is all a result of that.



The dog digs because he is bored, pure and simple. Spend more time with your dog. You will get the most bank for your buck to do serious obedience training. Get a prong collar and work this dog. Give him something to think about when he has down time. I recommend my video Basic Dog Obedience.



You should also put up a normal 6' x 10 ' dog kennel with patio blocks or concrete. Then only allow him to have access to the back yard for shorter periods of time. It’s hard to dig through concrete.



If you are not willing to do what’s necessary to make your dog’s life more meaningful, sell him or give him away and get a cat.