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Originally posted by SlowToady
Positive reinforcement. Give it a shock or "love" pat or loud, stern voice commanding "NO!" when he finds it digging holes.
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I don't mean to be picky, but you're describing negative reinforcement. Both positive (the carrot) and negative (the stick) reinforcement should be used. You have to punish and be stern when the dog is doing something wrong, but you also have to give the dog something else to do (come, heel, sit, etc) and then praise and sometimes give a treat when he does something right.
I also recommend a training table. It allows you to build trust with the dog. Dogs are natural followers IF you demonstrate that you're the boss and can be trusted not to have the dog do something that will endanger it.