Do you have a dog that digs a lot? Have you ever wondered why he does this? Before anything else, it is important to understand that some breeds are more prone to this behavior than others namely, terriers and dachshunds.
For those who are are still wondering why their dogs love to dig, here are some of the more obvious reasons.
1. It's in their nature. This means that burying toys and bones like it's their prized possessions is instinctive.
2. Prey drive. Moles and rodents are burrowing creatures and some dogs just love going after them.
3. Cool spot to lie on in warm weather... and vice versa, warm spot to lie on in a cool weather.
