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Have the dog de-clawed. He can't dig with stubs.

People do that to cats all the time thereby saving their precious
furniture
at the expense of the cat's primary defensive and offensive weapon.

Dogs don't use their claws/nails for anything except digging. No harm
there.

cruel is all i can say, you ever see what a animal goes thru after
being declawed?


Along the same lines, but without the cruelty..... Get the dog nail clippers
out, and trim the claws right down to the quick without cutting it. It does
reduce the effectiveness of their digging ability. Regular trimming makes
the quick recede, and lets you trim them ever shorter. It works on cats too.
I've found a good manicure keeps them from having an interest in attacking
the furniture. Mine are mostly outdoor casts, and even with a good trimming,
they can climb trees, and do a good job of fending off nosey dogs.