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Although there has never been a dog who actually told us why they like to dig holes, one can assume it is possibly for some of the reasons below:

• Some dogs like  Terriers and Foxhunters may dig because when they hunt, they dig out the den of their prey.
• Before dogs were domesticated they would dig holes to bury and hide their food. Dogs may still do this out of instinct.
• Some may hear creatures that live under ground and attempt to dig them out. Remember, dogs have excellent hearing many times more capable than that of humans.
• Some dig for a place to lie down. Digging makes a sort-of nest, and removes sharp objects so it will be comfortable to lie in.
• Some dogs may simply just do it out of boredom and/or anxiety.

Alhtough you may never exactly know why, these are some pretty good reasons. How to stop a dog from digging up your yard, well that is another whole subject that will be wrote about at another time ;0)

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