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Why do dogs dig holes?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
Dogs may dig holes because the weather is too hot and they want to cool down in this way. Secondly, it may be that the dog is too energetic, so he vents his excessive energy by digging holes. Furthermore, it may be that the dog wants to hide the uneaten food. This is a dog's nature. In addition, when a dog's nails are too long and it feels uncomfortable, he will grind his nails by digging holes.

1. Cooling

In the hot summer, the temperature of the underground land will be much lower. The moist soil can take away the dog’s temperature and help the dog lower its body temperature, so the dog’s temperature in the summer I loved digging holes when I was young.

2. Vent excessive energy

If the dog lacks exercise, when the energy is too strong, it will vent its excessive energy by digging holes, tearing down homes, etc. energy. If the owner does not want the dog to dig holes, he or she should take the dog out for a walk or play with the dog more often, so that the dog can burn off excess energy through exercise, which is also good for the dog's health.

3. Buried food

Because dogs lived in the wild before and did not necessarily have food every day, so they would bury uneaten food until they were hungry. It is their nature to dig out the food when the time comes.

4. Grinding claws

If the dog’s nails are too long and the dog feels uncomfortable, it is easy to grind the nails by digging holes. Therefore, owners should pay more attention to their dog's nails. If they find that their nails are too long, they need to use pet nail clippers to trim them.

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