{"id":4857,"date":"2022-10-02T03:15:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T03:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/"},"modified":"2022-10-03T09:15:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T09:15:47","slug":"will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/","title":{"rendered":"Will vinegar stop a dog from digging?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Will_vinegar_stop_a_dog_from_digging\" title=\"Will vinegar stop a dog from digging?\">Will vinegar stop a dog from digging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#What_repels_dogs_from_digging\" title=\"What repels dogs from digging?\">What repels dogs from digging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#What_is_the_best_homemade_dog_repellent\" title=\"What is the best homemade dog repellent?\">What is the best homemade dog repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Can_you_use_cayenne_pepper_to_stop_a_dog_from_digging\" title=\"Can you use cayenne pepper to stop a dog from digging?\">Can you use cayenne pepper to stop a dog from digging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#How_do_you_stop_your_dog_from_digging_holes_in_the_yard\" title=\"How do you stop your dog from digging holes in the yard?\">How do you stop your dog from digging holes in the yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Do_coffee_grounds_repel_dogs\" title=\"Do coffee grounds repel dogs?\">Do coffee grounds repel dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#What_smell_do_dogs_avoid\" title=\"What smell do dogs avoid?\">What smell do dogs avoid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#What_is_a_natural_dog_repellent\" title=\"What is a natural dog repellent?\">What is a natural dog repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#How_do_you_make_homemade_dog_repellent\" title=\"How do you make homemade dog repellent?\">How do you make homemade dog repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#What_can_I_spray_on_my_plants_to_keep_dogs_off\" title=\"What can I spray on my plants to keep dogs off?\">What can I spray on my plants to keep dogs off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Do_mothballs_stop_dogs_from_digging\" title=\"Do mothballs stop dogs from digging?\">Do mothballs stop dogs from digging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Can_cayenne_pepper_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can cayenne pepper hurt a dog?\">Can cayenne pepper hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Do_dogs_grow_out_of_digging\" title=\"Do dogs grow out of digging?\">Do dogs grow out of digging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging\/#Which_dog_breeds_like_to_dig\" title=\"Which dog breeds like to dig?\">Which dog breeds like to dig?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_vinegar_stop_a_dog_from_digging\"><\/span>Will vinegar stop a dog from digging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs do not like the smell of vinegar, so it may stop your dog from digging. Simply make a 50\/50 mixture of vinegar and water and spray in the spots where your pets dig. Some dog\u2019s drive to dig will make them push past the unpleasant scent\u2014and some dogs won\u2019t be bothered by vinegar at all.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-what-deters-dogs-from-digging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best answer: What deters dogs from digging?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-repels-dogs-from-digging\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_repels_dogs_from_digging\"><\/span>What repels dogs from digging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vinegar and citrus oil are two things you can spray to stop your dog from digging. Commercial dog repellent sprays are also available.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1bPDIIYX6qs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-homemade-dog-repellent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_homemade_dog_repellent\"><\/span>What is the best homemade dog repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DIY: Natural Dog Deterrent Spray<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean Spray Bottle \u2013 remember to clean it out of any liquids you may have previously used.<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups of water \u2013 cold or luke warm water.<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar \u2013 does not need to be organic as shown below.<\/li>\n<li>20 drops of essential oils \u2013 Orange or citrus scented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-use-cayenne-pepper-to-stop-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_cayenne_pepper_to_stop_a_dog_from_digging\"><\/span>Can you use cayenne pepper to stop a dog from digging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although not guaranteed to work for all dogs, sprinkling cayenne pepper or ground black pepper on your lawn might make your furry pal think twice about digging in it. Sprinkle the pepper in areas that your dog frequents. If he continuously digs up the same areas, shake some pepper in the holes to deter your dog.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/le9nra2YYuE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-your-dog-from-digging-holes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_your_dog_from_digging_holes_in_the_yard\"><\/span>How do you stop your dog from digging holes in the yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dealing with digging<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Exercise: walk your dog at least once daily.<\/li>\n<li>Company and interaction: spend time playing and interacting with your dog everyday.<\/li>\n<li>Chewing needs: keep interesting chew toys in the yard to keep your dog busy when you\u2019re not around, such as \u2018Kong\u2019 toys filled with food treats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-coffee-grounds-repel-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_coffee_grounds_repel_dogs\"><\/span>Do coffee grounds repel dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coffee Grounds<\/p>\n<p>Some dogs are more sensitive to the smell of coffee than others. You may simply be able to sprinkle these grounds over your garden or flower beds to repel your dog. If your dog doesn\u2019t mind the smell as much, coffee grounds can be a great ingredient for a homemade dog repellent.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-smell-do-dogs-avoid\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smell_do_dogs_avoid\"><\/span>What smell do dogs avoid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the top of the list of smells that repel dogs is the smell of citrus. Dogs\u2019 distaste for oranges, lemons, grapefruit or the smell of same can be useful. Many dogs can be deterred from chewing on items that have been treated with citrus odors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-dog-repellent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_dog_repellent\"><\/span>What is a natural dog repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Homemade Natural Dog Repellent<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chili Pepper \u2013 This is one of the most common and most effective dog repellents.<\/li>\n<li>Ammonia \u2013 Dogs are not particularly fond of the smell of ammonia.<\/li>\n<li>Vinegar \u2013 Vinegar is another strong-smelling scent that will act as a repellent to dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-make-homemade-dog-repellent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_homemade_dog_repellent\"><\/span>How do you make homemade dog repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many store-bought dog repellents are made with apple cider vinegar, which you can use to make your own homemade solution for a fraction of the cost. To make a strong solution, mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups apple cider vinegar. Place it in a spray bottle and mist any desired areas, indoors or out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-make-homemade-dog-repellent.jpg\" alt=\"How do you make homemade dog repellent?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-make-homemade-dog-repellent.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-make-homemade-dog-repellent-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-make-homemade-dog-repellent-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-make-homemade-dog-repellent-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-spray-on-my-plants-to-keep-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_spray_on_my_plants_to_keep_dogs_off\"><\/span>What can I spray on my plants to keep dogs off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To keep him away, spray plants with pungent white vinegar or apple bitter. Or plant marigolds between vegetable rows, which repel dogs and other backyard pests, such as Mexican bean beetles, aphids, squash bugs, and whiteflies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-mothballs-stop-dogs-from-digging\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mothballs_stop_dogs_from_digging\"><\/span>Do mothballs stop dogs from digging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mothballs may act as a deterrent to stop some dogs from digging, but they are toxic to dogs and should not be left in a place where a dog can access them.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-cayenne-pepper-hurt-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cayenne_pepper_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can cayenne pepper hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cayenne Peppers Though cayenne peppers will not harm your dog, it will irritate its eyes, nose and throat. A good trick for getting your dog to avoid the upholstery is to sprinkle cayenne pepper in your potpourri or leave a bowl of ornamental chilies next to the sofa.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mV-0nMPpshM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-grow-out-of-digging\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_grow_out_of_digging\"><\/span>Do dogs grow out of digging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes dogs grow out of digging, but this is not usually the case. Some dogs will stop digging as they get older, but others will not. Some breeds, such as terriers, were bred to dig. While some dogs will not naturally grow out of digging, there are steps you can take to curb the behavior.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dog-breeds-like-to-dig\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_breeds_like_to_dig\"><\/span>Which dog breeds like to dig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thick-coated Northern breeds like the Alaskan Malamute or Siberian Husky may be especially prone to this. Pregnant females may also be inclined to dig as part of their denning instinct. And just as dogs dig to look for food, they will dig to bury things too.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n_lEJffMSs0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will vinegar stop a dog from digging?What repels dogs from digging?What is the best homemade dog repellent?Can you use cayenne pepper to stop a dog from digging?How do you stop your dog from digging holes in the yard?Do coffee grounds repel dogs?What smell do dogs avoid?What is a natural dog repellent?How do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":196958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Will-vinegar-stop-a-dog-from-digging.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4857"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4857"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4857\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196957,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4857\/revisions\/196957"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}