I agree with everything just about that I've read. Border Collies seem to be extremely energetic. They need to be exercised constantly.
I agree with the crate idea, especially considering the puppies age.
The main thing that I would do to attack the digging is to scoop up its stools and place them in the holes. I watched this on Mr. Frawley's puppy video. I'd also hire an exterminator to take care of the pests immediately if it's possible. That'll continue to add to this equation in my mind.
I think many people have no idea about Border Collies and their energy. Every time I see a stray it's usually a BC. I think this is because they get so bored, and when they have had enough fun one place they'd like to take the fun elsewhere. Of course, there's always bad owners. That goes without saying. If I did have a Border Collie, especially at that age I'd teach it to walk on a good treadmill and exercise it regularly.
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You can't have squirrels 'exterminated' in most places in the US. What are you talking about? They are considered wildlife and are protected. Maybe not in Texas, but that wouldn't surprise me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Well pardon me, I didn't mean to wipe out the entire species. I just would assume there are a few things that can be taken care of to put a crimp in their style, at least off her property.
As far as the law, the rule applies in Texas too. Squirrels are protected, and moles probably as well.
If it's wrong to "exterminate" the moles then scratch that. I deal with things like this, if it steps into something I don't like then I usually deal with it. Especially if a squirrel decides to make condos out of my attic.
Theoretically of course, I could be lying, lol. I wouldn't want to incriminate myself.
VanCamp will have to forgive me. Where I'm from it's just common practice to shoot something on sight . . . even if you don't know what it is .
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That was damn funny, your ok in my book. . . <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Seems you're all missing the main point. The yard has moles. Any dog is going to dig and go after the mole. Thus..craters in the yard. If you eliminate the food source that is attracting the moles; which are grubs..then the moles leave. Moles usually travel the line of the fence and then burrow into the yard. If you treat the outside perimiter of the fence line or yard area with Diazanone..the food source will be eliminated and the moles will leave. Always read the directions on the bag and follow them to the letter. I have used this method for years and it does work with both problems.
Well our pretty puppy is now 10 months old and still digging. The cold weather has frozen the ground some and slowed her from playing in the dirt but with the warmer weather heading in she is back at it!! I had hoped to plant new grass this spring but until we get the moles thinned out I probably wont get that done. I tryed more toys and that slowed it down but not much. I am to the point of filling the holes with the "nasty stuff". Thanks for all your help and ideas everyone!!
When I have diggers, I usually fill up favorite holes with poop from the yard before I fill it in. They almost never dig in that spot again. They do find new places, but eventually they do seem to lose interest in digging when you get enough holes filled in with poop. The down side is you get a lot of clumps around the yard where the grass grows about 4 times faster than the rest.
Also, a word to the wise on filling the holes with poop. It does work, however if you have an inside/outside dog that comes and goes as he pleases...for God's sake, check the paws before he comes in. LOL.
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