Unwanted litters are a financial burden for shelters, not a source of fundraising. For other information on dog training and dog behavior problems, check out Dr. P's Library or the Good Dog Obedience and Training Site . Digging Most dogs dig. In fact, some dogs were bred for their ability to dig. Many terriers were bred to dig out and kill rodents, and dachshunds were bred to dig for badgers.
Some dogs dig to bury bones or to escape from enclosed spaces.
In the summer, dogs with heavy coats may dig a cooling pit. Destructive digging, however, usually occurs with dogs that are confined in an isolated area outdoors with nothing to do. Provide your dog with plenty of exercise and companionship. If possible, keep your dog in the house near you or contained in a crate or enclosed area where digging is permissible. Monitor your dog when he is outside and correct him if he begins to dig in an inappropriate place.