There is a new woodchuck hole in the section of my yard that I use for my dogs. The area is surrounded by 6 foot stockade and chain link fencing that reaches to the ground all the way around. Apparently the critters are able to climb...(Who knew?)

We have an acre of property that abuts a wooded conservation area, and I would not have a problem with them residing anywhere else. He/they could not have picked a worse spot to set up housekeeping.

I'm concerned that one of the dogs will confront the beast and get into an alteraction. My preferred solution would be to encourage them to move elsewhere.

Does anyone have solutions for making the entryway to the burrow unappealing without putting my dogs at risk? The burrow is in the middle of some established shrubbery, but the dogs can currently work their way into the spot if they get curious enough.