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.
There are three stages of frostbite: Frostnip: The early stage or frostnip usually causes symptoms of pins and needles, tingling, throbbing, aching or numbness. Frostnip may show as white patches of numb skin. Intermediate: The intermediate stage of frostbite involves more tissue damage after a longer exposure to cold.