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This allows your dog to channel his lust for digging whilst ensuring that your garden remains untouched. This could be a part of the garden that has been sectioned off or if this is not ideal then his very own sandbox. In guard dogs they have been bred to bark when they perceive a threat, sporting breeds have often been bred to tell their owner where the quarry is and finally some dogs just like to hear the sounds of their own voices. Always make sure that your dog is supervised when he is out in the yard and distract him with a game if he starts digging. Hold this position until your dog has stopped trying to break free and then after a further couple of seconds let go and praise your dog warmly. Another method to stop barking is to lean down and grasp your dogs muzzle in your hand at the same time gripping their collar to give yourself further leverage. A dog can use barking as a way to manipulate you.It is down to us as owners to try to understand from our dogs what they are trying to say, and we can use the context of the bark and the dogs body language to help us to do this. You could plant shrubs or flowers that have very deep hardy roots and sharp thorns, this alone might make your dog keep away from them. You will probably have to supervise him at first, warning him off no go areas whilst lavishing praise on him when he digs in his own area. Dogs bark for many different reasons and some of this is down to the breed. . Only give your attention again to him when he has calmed down and stopped barking. Does Your Dog Dig? Digging is a natural instinct for many dogs; however this doesnt mean that you have to abandon any hope of having a beautiful garden just because of your dog. At first your dog may well bark more loudly in order to try and get your attention again and that is why consistency is key, do not change your mind half way through and give in. This is important to the dog as they are at heart pack animals and you must ensure that you are therefore leader of the pack at all times. Once you do this your dog stops barking and you are relieved.