You love your dog, but sometimes he can be a real pain! If you know what might be causing his annoying behavior, though, you might be able to do something about it.

Digging

Some dogs just love to dig holes! Their reasons for doing so, however, will vary depending on the breed and the situation. Your dog might be digging holes out of sheer boredom. If you suspect this might be the case, simply exercise your dog more frequently. He’ll be too tired to dig. Maybe your male dog is digging in order to get to the female dog that is in heat next door. In this case, having your dog neutered will solve the problem. If your dog is digging holes to bury items or just for the sake of digging, then set aside one area in which he can engage in that behavior. Protect the rest of your yard by spraying a non-toxic dog repellant in and around the off-limit areas.

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I’ve been doing more research regarding commercial dog food, and I’ve been finding research done much earlier than this current recall that talks about how commercial dog food shortens the lifes of dogs. The chemicals they put in it are harmful to dogs, resulting in diseases appearing earlier than natural, and also commercial dog food does not contain all of the vitamins and minerals required for a healthy dog.

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