Question
Details of the dog:
Female Yellow Labrador, 3 years old, gets vaccination on time.
I would request answer to following behavior of my dog and any treatment for this:
Whining when entering room, smelling the floor and trying to dig the tiles. Digging garden soil. This started about 10 days ago.
A few things which happened:
About 15 days ago I moved to a hostel and my dog is now at home with my other family members. She obtained a toy duck from somewhere and is keeping it safe in her kennel.
Answer
Dogs dig for a few reasons: 1: To hunt ground animals 2: To bury something they want to use later 3: To form a cool spot to lay in 4: Separation anxiety
You mentioned that you have recently moved somewhere and the dog remained behind? Your dog may be feeling separation anxiety, just like people when dogs are anxious they develop bad habits. Some people chew on their finger nails or crack their knuckles repeatedly, likewise dogs will Dig obsessively, whine, bark, howl, or chew up furniture when stressed or anxious.
Answered By - TCAT117