JohnF Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 It started with finding hedgehogs in the flower borders and Peggy digging huge holes all around them because she can't catch them. Now it has progressed to digging holes under the bushes because that's where hedgehogs have been! She's 10 in September and knows that digging like that really p***** me off. So today I have put green wire up to keep her back from the vulnerable plants. But she will dig the lawn too if the feeling takes her. This is a dog that is supposed to have (and does have) a weak front wrist. So what do I do? Never let her out unsupervized? Get her with the hose? Move the hedgehogs? (not allowed by law) Let her turn the whole back garden into a moonscape and re-turf it next Spring? ..........Arrrgh!!! My 'lovely' green wire fence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 In the past I've given mine a shell pool full f sand and let them dig there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 My first thought was, What stinkin' holes, I don't see any holes But that isn't helpful is it. Can you give Peggy a dedicated sand pit and encourage her to dig there? Soft sand in a specific spot might be a compromise you both can live with. A child's sandbox or build one similar to a raised garden bed? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 A sand pit might just be an answer, though she has "non-official" access to one of those down in the park, and she goes to the beach quite often. She is just a 'cussed' dog... always was, and that's one of her 'charms'.. Why it has to be hedgehogs (animals that I actually like) causing all this trouble I just do not know! She doesn't dig the garden in the winter, and she's only started again now the heatwave has gone and it rained enough to make the top of the soil soft and me think about building an ark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutsmom Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Moonscapes do have their own charm! When you mentioned getting the hedgehogs in the bushes, my thought was "why do you have a problem with your pup getting her toys out of the bushes?" and "why does this involve digging unless someone has buried her toys?". Then I saw that you are in the UK and are blessed with real live hedgehogs, not grunting hedgemahogs! I am envious. Edited July 3, 2017 by Scoutsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I second adding sand pit as a safe place to dig. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I'm paying close attention. We have the same problem. Annie too will be 10 in September and is busy excavating at every given chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 People who say greyhounds don't dig or can't dig are cracked in the head. Mine can excavate a dog-sized hole in packed dirt in about 45 seconds. Dedicate a spot for her to dig and redirect her there whenever you see her start. A sand pit or box is good too - those plastic kids wading pools will at least limit the damage. I know it doesn't deal with the hedgehog issue though. Maybe there's some way to exclude them from the yard??? Sonic repellants or whirlygigs?? Human traps? It doesn't sound like lethal methods are going to be an answer for you. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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