Stop Dogs Digging

Step 1 – Identify the area

• Mark the areas of the fence where the dog is digging
• If unsure, watch your dog the next time they go into your garden

Step 2 – Measure the area

• Measure the area your dog is digging
• The roll of mesh will need to be the same length or longer than the area the dog is digging
• The height of the mesh should be 30cm or higher

Step 3 – Dig a Trench

• Use a spade to dig a trench approx 30cm (deep) x 30cm (wide)
• The trench should run along the full length where the dog is digging.

Step 4 – Put mesh in the trench

• Unroll the mesh along the trench
• The bottom of the roll of mesh should be falling into the trench so it looks like an ‘L’ shape
• The top of the roll of the mesh should be sticking out of the ground so that it can be attached to the fence

Step 5 – Attach to wooden fence

Use U staples to attach the top of the mesh to a wooden fence.

Step 6 – Attach to metal fence

Use Cable Ties to attach the top of the mesh to a metal fence.

Step 7 – Fill in the trench

Use a spade to fill in the trench with the earth that you dug out in step 1