Abby Digs

[MaxBooBooBear]

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.

[jys1011]

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

[Cherylwordweaver]

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.

[Basenji_Boy]

Dig and circle all 6 of them.;)

[Mantis]

i always thought it was them making their bed….

[Lenora]

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!

[abby_basenji]

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.

[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....

[Quercus]

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!

[MaxBooBooBear]

@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…..