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LESSON 5 · Manners, Not Mayhem

Legal Digging Zones

Don't fight the instinct — give it an address. Build a digging zone: a sandbox or a corner of the yard turned over with loose soil. Bury treats and toys just under the surface. When your dog digs there, throw a party.

No yard? The same drive lives indoors. A snuffle mat or a buried-treat game feeds the exact same hunger. Hide kibble in a rolled towel, under upturned cups, or inside a puzzle toy, then let your dog work the puzzle.