Dogs like to dig and any place where there s dirt is a good enough spot for your pup.
How to stop your dogs from digging under the fence.
I am so pleased.
If given the chance many canine companions will dig holes all over the backyard and they may even start digging under the fence.
Dig a trench under the fence that is deep enough to comfortably lay the chicken wire inside.
To stop your dog from digging under your fence train it to stay away by firmly telling it no and moving it away from the fence whenever you notice it digging.
Dogs may try to escape to get to something to get somewhere or to get away from something.
Make sure their environment is a safe appealing place for a dog.
Walk your dog at least twice a day and consider playing fetch with a tennis ball launcher to really get him tuckered out.
By burying chicken wire under the fence you will discourage your dog from digging there.
And it is just the right size.
The chicken wire provides a shield which will prevent your dog from digging through under the fence successfully.
A tired dog is all you really need to stop the digging.
Bring your dog to the dog park and let him sniff saunter and socialize to his heart s content.
Chicken wire can be dug into the soil under the fence up to an estimated 2 feet.
Let your dog socialize with other dogs.
All dogs need exercise and daily walks if your dog isn t allowed to release their built up energy and tension through regular walking and exercise the result can lead to destructive behaviors such as digging trying to get out under the fence and even aggression towards you and other dogs.
Figure out why your dog is trying to escape and remove those incentives.
Installing a chicken wire under the fence.
If your fence is see through or has big cracks in it try covering it with a waterproof fabric since dogs often dig when they see something they want on the other side of the fence.
To keep your dog in your yard.
If the fence is made of chicken ire it can be bent into an l shape which goes into the soil.
There is a very slight chance the dog could injure itself on them somehow splinters get his head stuck etc and this might encourage keeping the holes more securely filled and attended to.
It does not require extra maintenance or edging.
If it is your neighbor s dog that is the problem you might want to inform your neighbor if you are installing the stakes.