[mainegirl]

I have a problem with Ozzy digging in his food bowls! He always sticks his paws in his food and digs at it and sends it flying out onto the floor then eats it off the floor. He will dig furiously at the bowl and eventually knock it over. They are small stainless dog bowls with a rubber bottom. They aren't to big or to high. I've started to leave a small pile on the floor for him but this isn't really a solution as I don't want to get ants when the weather gets nice. Does anyone else have this problem or suggestions on how to stop it? I free feed him because he is a grazer and won't eat it all at once and I have to leave him alone in his xpen all day twice a week. (he's 17 weeks old)

Right now I either put the kibble on the floor or tell him no when he starts digging at it and stand over him..but if I'm not there...kibble everywhere! Help!