• Max always dug dug dug before laying down to sleep at night–or before laying down for a snooze during the day. He would also dig at the floor when he was stressed out at the vets. I always thought he might be doing it to calm himself down or burn off some nervous energy--kind of a stress reliever thing.


  • Actually there was another thread with this same topic..And we all concluded that there's a Basenji Summit in CHINA 😃 every night they MUST attend…hence the neurotic digging 😃 😃 😃


  • I like the summit comment. Beeji will dig in his dog bed and will take a couple of swipes at the couch before curling up in the tightest little ball.

    I figured he was burrowing and thought it might be the terrier in him, glad to know others do this too.


  • Dig and circle all 6 of them.;)


  • i always thought it was them making their bed….


  • My Abbey digs every night and before every nap. She also digs at the carpet if I'm at the computer or reading. It's become a game to get attention I think. Mommy sits down, I dig the carpet, Mommy jumps up. Mommy sits down, I dig the carpet, Mommy jumps up. I can almost see her laughing at Mommy on a String!


  • I figured she was digging a hole to lay in, it's nice to know it's not just Abby. She also tries to burry her bones and gets visibly upset if she can not find a spot to put it.


  • FYI, Caesar used to do the other digging you are talking about. laying on his side stretched out on the floor and digging on the carpet. he put a hole in our carpet all the way to the concrete and would never leave the spot alone after that. i put in hardwood floors to fix the problem and used my basenji as my excuse to get them< LOL

    I typically will let him dig if he is making a bed on a blanket, but they can be descructive if you dont watch them.

    Beta used to dig her bed in my bed and was able to tear a whole in the sheets. Almost like she was digging to China….so funny....


  • yes to the digging! Querk is the worst digger/spinner. Ivy is a flipper..she likes to flip the cushions around to make her nest just right on the couch!

    I like the summit idea…that is perfect!


  • @Mantis:

    FYI, Caesar used to do the other digging you are talking about. laying on his side stretched out on the floor and digging on the carpet. he put a hole in our carpet all the way to the concrete and would never leave the spot alone after that. i put in hardwood floors to fix the problem and used my basenji as my excuse to get them< LOL

    I typically will let him dig if he is making a bed on a blanket, but they can be descructive if you dont watch them.

    Beta used to dig her bed in my bed and was able to tear a whole in the sheets. Almost like she was digging to China….so funny....

    Max actually dug a hole in my matress…..

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