Tips on Stopping Your Bulldog from Digging 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 boxer breed was so named for his manner of fighting. As opposed to biting, like most dogs would, a boxer will actually begin a fight by "punching" with its front paws, just liek a human boxer. 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. Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever. 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. The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is considered to be one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds when it comes to attitude. It is alert, intelligent, and often independent. Also, like a cat, it uses its paws to wash its face. Use these rules to help modify the way your bulldog digs: The diminutive tibetan spaniel, with his feather-like tail, may look a bit like other spaniels, but the breed is actually not a spaniel at all, but more closely related to some combination of the shih tzu, pug, pekingese and Japanese chin. - Find a shaded and sandy area of your yard, where your bulldog can dig. Sanded material represents less dirt for you to clean off your bulldog and in the house. The largest breed of dog that is recognized by the American Kennel Club is the Irish Wolfhound, which stands thirty to 30 to 35 inches at the top of the shoulders and weighs 105 to 125 pounds. - Designate the area to your canine Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever. - Bury treats, bones and toys in the authorized location If you want your dog to win Westminster then you may want to get a Fox Terrier. Why? The winningest dog in Westminster history is Ch. Warren Remedy, a Fox Terrier, who won best In show in 1907, 1908 and 1909. - Condition him or her to use the spot with treats and praises Chow chows were originally bred as food, just like cows. However, in some cases, they were also used as hunters and helpers. They were also used to keep people warm under cold conditions by cuddling up to people with their soft, warm fur. Whenever your canine digs an unauthorized location of your yard, firmly say, "no" and steer him to the designated area. To motivate your bulldog to dig from the appropriate area, soften the soil. Then hide your bulldog�s favorite treat or toy. The springer spaniel breed is well-known for having very high energy levels. In fact, the "spring" in "springer spaniel" referred to this dog's ability to spring out at, or startle game. They are excellent hunting dogs. 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. German shepherd dogs are great working dogs. They are often used as police dogs, rescue dogs and guides for the blind. In fact, one of them, a guide dog named Orient, once led a blind hiker the entire 2100 mile length of the Appalachian Trail.