Many DOGS love to dig holes, and some breeds were even designed for it. If you own a boxer and have a yard, at some point you're likely to run into this problem. So how do you keep a boxer from digging holes and making a mess of everything? Here are some quick tips that may help you get to the bottom of this problem.
Many people think that the kerry blue terrier is the national dog of Ireland. Actually, the Irish government never has given this designation to any breed. Michael Collins, one of Irelands most famous patriots, introduced legislation to elevate the Kerry Blue, or the Irish Blue Terrier as they were then called, to the national dog of Ireland. After his murder, the interest in the initiative was lost.
Possible reasons your boxer may be digging:
Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, was very fond of his shetland sheepdog. In fact, at the end of the song "A Day in the Life" Mr. McCartney inserted an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, for his shetland sheepdog.
�He/she comes from a breed that loves to dig (terriers are notorious for this)
�He/she is looking for some attention
�He/she is bored and has nothing else to do (this isn't a joke--dogs need both physical and mental exercise to keep out of trouble)
�He/she is responding to a natural instinct for shelter and a den
�He/she is searching for a mate
In the original 101 Dalmatians movie, Pongo has 72 spots, Perdita has 68 and each of the puppies has 32. Real dalmations have unique numbers and patterns of spots, almost like a human beigns fingerprint.
If it becomes clear that one of these reasons is the main culprit, then that gives you various courses of action you can take to take care of the digging. If it isn't obvious, then there are still courses of action you can take in order to help wean them off this problem behavior.
The smallest breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club is the Chihuahua, which stands six to nine inches at the top of the shoulders and generally weighs two to six pounds. Their size makes them excellent travel companions.
First, when you do catch your boxer digging, be consistent and show them that this is not acceptable. A gentle spray of the hose, a stern warning, or restricting them to a small caged in area may help reinforce these ideas.
The Skye Terrier's origins are connected with a centuries old shipwreck. Early in the 1600's a Spanish ship wrecked on the Island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Some of the survivors of the shipwreck were Maltese dogs that mated with the local terriers, creating a new and unique breed.
Try giving your boxer a lot of exercise. Boxers who burn off energy are far less likely to dig then ones who are excited. This will solve the problem most of the time. Also, pay attention to see if there's a specific time they are doing this. Some boxers just like to be helping out, so if you're digging holes in a garden, they think they're just lending a helpful paw! And if this is due to looking for a mate, but you don't want the problems of puppies, you should look at getting your boxer fixed.
The name Pug is believed to have derived from this dog's resemblance to the pug monkey. That also fits the breed in other ways. Pugs tend to be curious and mischievous. They always seem to have a look of mischief and fun on their face, just like a monkey.
Try these methods, and with some steady and consistent training you should be able to solve this problem.
The bedlington terrier, a large, unique looking breed, is often described as looking like a lamb on a leash. This is probably because it has fur with a wooly texture. As a result of this fur type, the bedlington does not shed.
