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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

Ep 116 Help! My Dog Won't Stop Digging Holes in My Garden!

from Help! My Dog: The Podcast. Dog Behaviour & Training Strategies that Work! · host Dr Tom Mitchell

Does your dog think they’re the next Monty Don? Have they got a real love for landscaping - even if you’re not quite so keen? This week we’re answering a listener question and exploring why your dog might be digging holes in your garden. Rehearsals aren’t just for actors -  it might be that your dog’s brain is telling them that being in the garden means destroying the garden! We’ll discuss an easy framework that you can use to help your dog re-learn their relationship with the garden, a simple reframe to achieve the results you DO want, and how to increase the challenge when their skills are strong enough.  If you’re ready to say goodbye to molehills, muddy paws and messy lawns, and hello to a relaxed, garden-friendly and responsible dog, then tune in now!................Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad…Whether it looks like freezing, barking, lunging or running away…Whether you are just starting out on your dog-owning journey or your dog has been labelled as having a “behaviour problem”…… this episode is for you and is going to give you huge insights!Want to join the Help! My Dog Online HUB? Here's the link: www.helpmydog.com/hubDr Tom Mitchell is a world-renowned veterinarian, behaviourist and dog trainer and director of the Behavet behaviour clinic (rated Excellent on Trustpilot), which sees over 400 pet behaviour consultations each and every month no matter where you are in the world. In 2023, he founded Help! My Dog, an online dog behaviour learning platform to help even more owners all over the world and show that dog behaviour transformation is not only possible but it's FUN, with the right know-how!Make sure to subscribe/follow the podcast for the free weekly episodes!Useful Links:Follow Help! My Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpmydogofficial/Schedule a Consultation with Behavet: https://www.beha.vet/Follow Behavet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behavet

Does your dog think they’re the next Monty Don? Have they got a real love for landscaping - even if you’re not quite so keen? This week we’re answering a listener question and exploring why your dog might be digging holes in your garden. Rehearsals aren’t just for actors - it might be that your dog’s brain is telling them that being in the garden means destroying the garden! We’ll discuss an easy framework that you can use to help your dog re-learn their relationship with the garden, a ...

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Does your dog think they’re the next Monty Don? Have they got a real love for landscaping - even if you’re not quite so keen? This week we’re answering a listener question and exploring why your dog might be digging holes in your garden. Rehearsals...

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