OR remove the dogs from the area. OR put the dogs on anchored leads in the yard out of reach from the beds. OR get some device for training them and sit out there waiting for them to dig and then deploy the training device (loud noise, loud verbal commands, water blasts, shock collars).
Cold weather-related injuries include chilblains, trench foot, frostnip, and frostbite. Signs and symptoms may include: tingling, numbness, and. changes in the color and texture of the skin. Treatment generally includes moving out of the cold environment, removing wet clothing, and rewarming the affected area.
The sensation of cold followed by pain in exposed parts of the body is one the first signs of mild hypothermia. As the temperature continues to drop or as the exposure time increases, the feeling of cold and pain starts to diminish because of increasing numbness (loss of sensation).