Why Do Dog Dig?
Digging for Prey:
When dogs dig to pursue prey, they’re just following their instincts. Their acute hearing and excellent sense of smell make them aware of underground critters such as gophers, snakes, and bugs that we’re completely unaware of. Other odors dogs might smell underground are dead animals or long-buried trash. Some signs that indicate that your dog is seeking out burrowing animals, insects, or other buried treasure include a hole in a specific area (rather than at the boundary of the yard), a hole at the roots of a tree or shrub, or a trench.
Dogs who dig for prey can be more difficult to deal with because they’re likely to have a neverending supply of varmints, and they’re so proud when they present you with their prize. But there are steps you can take to try to rid your yard of moles and other critters.
If your dog is hunting moles or gophers, get rid of the grubs in your yard
