How do I get my siberian husky to stop laying in my flower beds and crushing all the plants?

that is going to be tough with the type of dog you have. before i got my husky I was told there would be certian things you would have to forgo if you want to have this kind of dog. One of the big issues was landscaping. They dig, they explore, they play. I am remeinded by Star Trek, Resistence is futile.





I think if will be a losing battle on this one so don't get your hopes up. the only suggestion is would have is





1. buy a big kennel. Bring them into the house when you home, and only let them play in the back yard when your there.





2. There is an outdoor spray repellent that will keep them away. and if they try to eat the flowers, it will taste very bitter.





the peppery smell will also make them avoid the area.





pepper could work too...lots of it...





3. get high tech. There is a special spinkler that will activate by motion. this may backfire on you though because my huskly loves water...it may just become a new toy for him/her.





4. buy a remote control spray collar. don't do the electrical shock one, thats is rather cruel. the spray is just it citrus mist that will get his attention....stalk your dog for the next couple of days and when he tries to jump in hit the button and say no...





but i think all of this would be insuffient....





5. run your dog...get him tired and he wn't have so much energy to destroy your back yard....then again...after the run he may just decide to take a nap and roll all over your garden!


(i suggest using a scooter and attatching the leash to your belt. plan on at least a mile or 2)





thats the best i got for you....it all depends on whats more important...your flower or your dog...





after losing a couch, 10 towel, 4 shirts, 10 flower potted plants, a small fruit tree, 5 or 6 dvd's, 3 games controlers, a wallet, and the 290790328 other things....i just learn to let go.





you have quite frankly the World's Greatest Dog breed. everthing else doesn't matter.

How do I get my siberian husky to stop laying in my flower beds and crushing all the plants?
try putting moth balls in your flower bed or they make stuff to keep dogs and cats out of flower beds it works and after they learn to stay out you don't have to use it all the time
Reply:Keep him in the house. Dogs are pack animals.





He gets the companionship he needs - your flowers look great. It's a win/win situation.
Reply:Spray him with the garden hose and he'll soon get the idea!
Reply:Huskies love to be outside and like to burrow a little into the ground to lay down. The dirt keeps them cool in the warm months, and the snow keeps them warm in the winter. It's natural for him to want to do this. If you really want to save flowers you should get a sand box in a shady area (unless you have areas that don't have grass in your yard you don't mind him tearing up to make a bed).