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.
It is important to recognize the signs of frostbite so that you can seek medical help, if needed. Symptoms include: The affected area becomes numb. The skin may feel frozen, but deeper tissues are soft (superficial frostbite) or the entire affected area feels solid, hard and frozen (deep frostbite). The skin may appear waxy, white, or grayish.