(whooshing)

[onscreen action] Dog shaking head.


[onscreen text] Digging.

(fun funky music)

(whooshing)

[onscreen action] Dog digging in yard. Woman filling in the hole.

[female narrator] Since digging is a natural behavior
for dogs, the best way to manage
a dog who digs for fun is to give him a place
where he's allowed to dig, like his very own sandbox.

[onscreen action] Woman filling sandbox.

[narrator] You can either build one on your own
or buy one at your local toy store.

[onscreen action] Woman burying items in the sandbox.

[narrator] Next, bury some of your dog's favorite treats
and toys in his sandbox.


[onscreen action] Woman leading dog to the sandbox.

[narrator] Bring your dog over and encourage him
to dig for his treasure.

[onscreen action] Woman digging in sandbox with dog.

[narrator] That's right, dig with him!

Be sure to make it fun for your dog.

[onscreen action] thought bubble appears above dog.


[onscreen text] I’m digging this.

(digital whistling)

[narrator] Really praise him when he
seems interested and starts digging in the right place.

[onscreen action] Woman burying toys in the sandbox.

[narrator] For the first week or so, you'll wanna hide
a variety of his toys and yummy treats
in the sandbox on a daily basis.

As time goes by, you can bury surprises
every couple a days, and eventually every now and then.

Be sure to supervise your dog in the beginning.

[onscreen action] Dog digging in the yard.
Woman calling dog back to sandbox.

[narrator] If you see him digging in other areas,
redirect him back to his sandbox, and try making
his sandbox more interesting by burying
extra-special treats and toys for him to discover.

[onscreen action] Dog digging in sandbox.

[narrator] Your dog will quickly get the idea that his sandbox
is the only place in the yard

(digital whistling)


[onscreen action] thought bubble appears by dog.


[onscreen text] Jackpot!

where he may hit the jackpot.

(ding)