How do you stop a dog from digging another dogs Grave?

I know that this is very hard because my grandma had a dog for 14 years before he finally passed away and her other dog went crazy missing him so much...his behavior changed and evreything. My grandma put a tire over the buried spot and planted flowers in the center...so as nothing could get to it, even rain. I think that's be your best solution because it's also in rememberance and very nice for decoration on Sophie's grave. Poor girl Sydney really loved her and I think she might eventually grow out of it. Perhaps have you been thinking of getting another golden for Sydney (I know it'd be hard) but this might help you and your dog in the long run. She'll have a new friend and you'll have a new dog however I know another dog can't replace one so much cared about but it's worth a shot. Good Luck! :(

You can sprinkle about 3 cups of powdered garden lime on the exposed area before recovering it. This helps to discourage the coyotes because of the scent and also helps speed the decomposition of the body. If he's been in the ground since 01/08, it may be decomposition that took the tail off. Then as you fill the grave, put a layer of rocks, gravel, or metal hardware cloth every 8-10 inches. Finish off the top with a last layer of gravel. When burying your dog in an area where there are coyotes or other dogs, it is best to dig down at least 4 feet. The layering will discourage the canids from digging. They are not that keen on the feel of the gravel/rocks/wire on their nails. I usually plant some flowers on the very top as a memorial to a great pet. Not sure where you are located, here in North GA a this time of year I would plant some bulbs to bloom next spring and many springs to come, and some pansies to bloom now. The scent of your activity around the gravesite should also serve as a deterrent to the coyotes.

COVER the grave with large enough rocks so Sydney cannot remove nor dig through them. Not just a couple, but make a 'quilt' out of them - don't just throw some on or make a mound, be creative enough to show your love for her. Bigger that the actual grave. You can make it decorative for your family, paint the rocks, put a fence around them, plant flowers in between the rocks, etc.

We've had the same problems, just find a couple good sized rocks and put them on the grave. That usually stops ours from doing the same thing to their passed friends and it can also serve as a memorial.

I would get a tire and a few bricks and lay on top for know, about least 6 wks. We had to put a few pallets down, and tires over top for a while we left them for a yr to make sure not only my other dogs dug but wildaniamls as well.

Sorry for your loss

I just wanted to say I agree with GP (thats a really great Idea you could surround your tree) and that im sorry I accidentally gave her a thumbs down,I was trying to give her a thumbs up and my mouse slipped,sorry!! I just wanted to tell you cause I know I hate it when I get a thumbs down on a good answer...

Build a fence around it like a small picket fence..then got o wall-mart and buy cat and dog off in the pets section it should keep the dog out

I'm sorry about your Sophie. It must have been horrible for you and Sydney. My suggestion would be to keep Sydney inside, at least for a while, until she gets over it. Make sure you give her lots of love and attention; I'm sure she's missing her friend.

I always put large patio stones over the buried dog to prevent them from being disturbed.

You will prolly have to get another dog. She sounds very pack oriented and will probably develop other mischief habits due to K9 lonliness....