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digging instinct

Why Does My Dog Dig in the Yard?

March 18, 2026 by postapocalypticpress
Airedale Terrier digging a hole in a backyard.

A small patch of loose soil appears near the edge of the yard. The dog lowers its head and begins working its paws quickly as dirt starts to scatter behind it. Within seconds the hole grows deeper while clumps of dirt land across the grass. Dirt scatters behind the dog’s paws. Moments like this often … Read more

Categories Walking & Outdoor Behavior Tags curiosity, digging instinct
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