Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 09/09/2005 02:19 PM If digging is boredom then what does this mean? #84065 - 09/09/2005 02:19 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	I read somewhere in a Leerburg Q&A that Ed said if a dog is digging that it means the dog is bored. Today I went to Wekiwa Springs State Park to mountain bike on the horse trails, Cujo was panting and my legs hurt so I stopped for a drink break - I stopped for maybe 15 seconds before he started digging a hole in the ground.... does this mean he's bored of us taking a break and wants to continue walking? However amusing it is to me to see my dog dig holes, im sure other cyclists don't appreciate him making potholes in the trail lol.
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Ed Frawley wrote 09/09/2005 02:23 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #84066 - 09/09/2005 02:23 PM
Ed Frawley Administrator Reg: 07-11-2001 Posts: 2112 Loc: Offline	It means the dog is smarter than you - he was hot and he knew that digging a hole and laying in it would cool him down. Try it someday - you may be surprised at how good it feels. Frawley@leerburg.com http://www.leerburg.com
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 09/09/2005 02:31 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean [Re: Ed Frawley ] #84067 - 09/09/2005 02:31 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	I was thinking that might be it too - but he didn't lay down in the hole, he just stared at it, walked around it, then dug some more - so maybe he hasn't quite figured out what to do with the hole after he's dug it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Janice Jarman wrote 09/09/2005 02:49 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #84068 - 09/09/2005 02:49 PM
Janice Jarman Webboard User Reg: 04-19-2005 Posts: 505 Loc: Mid Missouri USA Offline	Maybe there was something underground there that you couldn't see, but your dog could smell? Something yummy and delectable like a mouse or mole? Janice Jarman
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Rashmi Kumar wrote 09/09/2005 03:22 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #84069 - 09/09/2005 03:22 PM
Rashmi Kumar Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2005 Posts: 268 Loc: NYC Offline	Mike, You are funny. My dogs digs big holes on the grond all the time and then eats the root of the plants from the hole. Sometimes he sits on the hole and sometimes he sits next to them and if told to stops, he stares at you. I think my pup likes it and digs holes and not always out of boredom. Rashmi
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Connie Sutherland wrote 09/09/2005 03:56 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean [Re: Rashmi Kumar ] #84070 - 09/09/2005 03:56 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Mike, You are funny. My dogs digs big holes on the grond all the time and then eats the root of the plants from the hole. Sometimes he sits on the hole and sometimes he sits next to them and if told to stops, he stares at you. ....I think my pup likes it and digs holes and not always out of boredom. ....Rashmi I would up the structured exercise since he's doing it a lot. Tired, well-exercised dogs are happy and not bored and not looking for mischief! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Chris Hruby wrote 09/09/2005 06:27 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #84071 - 09/09/2005 06:27 PM
Chris Hruby Webboard User Reg: 03-06-2005 Posts: 134 Loc: Northern Illinois Offline	I know you said in another post that you didn't have a fenced in yard. Just a tip from someone who does and likes it to look half decent despite my 3 GSD's <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Whenever you see him digging let him know that it is NOT ok!!! I have corrected my dogs early on and I have never had a problem with digging. Just a thought..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Chris
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TracyRoche wrote 09/09/2005 08:17 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean? [Re: Chris Hruby ] #84072 - 09/09/2005 08:17 PM
TracyRoche Webboard User Reg: 06-30-2005 Posts: 252 Loc: Virginia Offline	Mike, Were you the one who had asked about "how much exercise is too much"? The digging *may* be an indication that you are going too hard to fast. Not saying it *is*, but sometimes digging can be a stress-relieving behavior. Just something you may want to keep your eye on. T Tracy Roche VA
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Bob Scott wrote 09/09/2005 08:35 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #84073 - 09/09/2005 08:35 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Here's a thought from someone who has owned terriers for the last 30 yrs. Some dogs just like to dig. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Lynn Cheffins wrote 09/09/2005 08:49 PM Re: If digging is boredom then what does this mean? [Re: Bob Scott ] #84074 - 09/09/2005 08:49 PM
Lynn Cheffins Webboard User Reg: 04-17-2002 Posts: 617 Loc: Offline	Ditto that from the husky front! On the plus side everyones toenails are very trim....you just have to get used to the grenade range appearance of the dog yard!
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