DIGGING
Haeli Miller
Supplies
Level 1 Using a bin or box of your choice, fill with dirt. Scatter treats and kibble amongst the dirt. Supervise your pet while they dig, eat, and play!
-Large wooden or plastic box/tub
-Dirt, play sand, mulch, rocks, etc.
-Cardboard products
Safety Concerns
Level 2 Using the same bin or box, place small to medium rocks in the bucket and scatter treats and food. Rocks make more sounds and are a different weight and texture, which will make this more challenging for your dog. Level 3 In the box or bin, fill with dirt then add complexities like paper towel and toilet paper rolls, brown packing paper, small boxes, etc., and fill and hide treats throughout those and the dirt.
-Accidental ingesting
-Possible nail damage
-Always supervise your pet while they dig!
Management
-Digging helps manage energy levels
-Helps encourage foraging behaviors
Application to Leopard Geckos Using a small Tupperware container or other bin, fill with a reptile safe dirt or dirt/sand mixture. With supervision, you can place wax worms or other treat-like worms into the substrate and watch as they dig and hunt to find the worms! Some leopard geckos just like to dig, even with no food motive!
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