Perhaps you could try keeping the pup occupied while running loose -
throw a ball, play with it etc. Lots of attention and a frim No when
it starts to dig up your plants should do the trick!!
Good Luck
Annette

The trouble with this Annette is that yes the dog 'will' learn to 'behave
itself' whilst at this house, but unless the owner is prepared to continue
the training at home, and on other visits, then it is a waste of time. Dog
training within the home, and outside on visits, is a continual practice.

Its the same when a dog jumps up at you, a firm hand on the bridge of the
dog's nose pushed back down, with a firm NO will cure that, but if the owner
is quite prepared for the dog to jump up all over them, then you are onto a
loser.

Sasha says that a check chain should not be put on a dog under 6 months.
Training starts from when the dog leaves the Bitch. If a sharp pull on the
lead is not doing the job after a couple of weeks training, then a check
chain it should be, BUT, please remember that there is a correct way to put
one on, and of course a small puppy should have a small chain on and under
NO circumstances should a child be allowed to walk a dog which has a check
chain on for training.

If anyone wants to know HOW to put a check chain on a dog, go to dog
training instructions. This is something which HAS to be demonstrated by a
trained instructor so that the consequences of an incorrect fitting can be
shown.

Mike