Feb 04 2010
Can Your Dog Jump the Fence.
Some dogs are just not happy in the huge fenced in yard you have provided them. There are always those dogs that think the grass is greener on the other side. When a dog successfully jumps the fence and escapes he/she views this as an rewarding accomplishment. Rewarding in that on the other side, he has your neighbors cat to chase or other people to play with. Because the dog usually has a great time on the “other side” this behavior can be hard to stop. Here are some helpful tips in stopping your beloved fence jumper cold:
- Obviously if your dog can jump your fence it may not be tall enough. Consider a taller fence or adding fence extensions.
- If your wood fence is in bad repair you can replace damaged boards. Fix all holes and week spots in any chain link, aluminum, or PVC fencing.
- If your dog digs, you can sink patio stones or bricks into the ground around the bottom of your fence. Or, bury chicken wire a foot or so into the ground around your fence.
- Now for the fun stuff, Fido needs to get a running start to clear taller fences. Planting hedges around the fence will throw off his leaping point, thus, preventing an successful run and leap sequence. Ha ha!
- Another alternative is to erect a smaller fenced in area with-in your existing fenced yard. Use at least a 6-10ft high structure by 5-10 ft wide.
- Lastly, try not to leave your escape artist alone in the yard. You want his yard time to be monitored because he may find different ways to escape. He knows your watching and he will love all the extra attention he gets outside. Eventually, he may not have the desire to go looking for attention or things to do outside the fenced yard because he will have you.
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