dig a hole to lay in and that unfortunately is a place where I water some plants I've planted. If I were to rub his nose in it while saying NO!!! And give him a quick spank, would that be considered cruelty?
In my books it would be considered cruel plus it's not an effective way to train a dog. You should get some chicken wire and make a fence around the plants. Cheers!
He's trying to cool down.
Offer him a better alternative.
He's not a chicken he's a dog, do they sell dog wire.