Understand why your dog digs, whether it's out of boredom, instinct, seeking attention, or trying to escape.
Offer designated digging areas filled with sand or dirt, and encourage your dog to dig there with toys buried for added incentive.
Provide ample exercise and mental stimulation to alleviate boredom and excess energy, reducing the likelihood of digging.
Supervise your dog when outdoors, redirecting their attention when they start digging and rewarding them for appropriate behavior.
Create physical barriers around areas you want to protect, such as fencing or burying chicken wire beneath the soil.
Teach commands like "leave it" or "no digging" and consistently reinforce them, using positive reinforcement techniques.
Be consistent in your approach and patient with your dog's progress, understanding that stopping digging takes time and effort.