Why Dingoes Dig🐾 In the wild, dingoes dig for survival. They dig shallow holes to lie in and regulate their body temperature on hot days, and they dig deeper dens to hide in, protect themselves from the elements, and raise their pups safely. Dingoes also dig to hunt — searching for food like rabbits and bush rats that live underground. Digging isn’t just a pastime — it’s an essential natural behaviour. But in a domestic setting, this can quickly become a “problem behaviour” when lawns, fences,