There are many things you can do to prevent your pit bull from digging under a fence.
Pit bulls are large, strong dogs with massive heads and paws. They were developed in ancient times to herd bulls for butchers, attacking the bulls by grabbing onto their noses to stop them from running off. Pit bulls can quickly and easily dig large holes in yards and under fences. Because of their size, strength and ability to damage property, hurt people and animals, pit bulls require care and attention to avoid destructive behaviors.
Exercise
Pit bulls need mental and physical stimulation. They will not be happy sitting alone all day long with nothing to do. If bored with no outlet for their energy and enthusiasm, they will develop behavior problems such as chewing things up, barking, jumping excessively and trying to get out of their confinement by digging under fences. Regular healthy exercise will keep their minds and bodies occupied, and limit or eliminate undesirable behaviors. They should be walked at least once a day, preferably two times, for at least 20 minutes. Supervised play with strong toys that can withstand the teeth and paws of a powerful dog like a pit bull is also important to divert problem behaviors like digging.
Supervision
Proper supervision, especially outside, is an important part of responsible dog ownership and will prevent a dog from digging under a fence. Pit bulls, like all large dogs, need attention, companionship, care and supervision for their safety and health. A dog left outside alone for long periods of time will get bored and probably turn destructive very quickly. Excessive barking, jumping and digging are behaviors that are avoided and controlled with supervision. When you can't be with your dog, don't leave it outside alone for long periods of time. Keep it inside in comfortable, familiar surroundings with toys, or arrange for someone to visit your dog in your absence.
Physical Barriers
If your pit bull has developed a habit of digging under the fence when outside, physical barriers can distract and discourage digging. Shrubs planted along the fence, strong metal mesh buried 2 feet down along the fence line or decorative rocks will all deter fence digging. Other physical barriers include a strong dog run, large planters in front of the fence, and play time with humans and/or other dogs.
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