Our large male german shepard likes to jump the fence everytime he goes out and when we are not looking. I am afraid he will jump out and get hit by a car. Any budget friendly solutions? Thanks!
2006-07-05 08:19:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get a tie out. You stake them into the ground and tie him to it. Just make sure that it is far enough away from the fence that if he did try to jump it he would not hang himself.
2006-07-05 08:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a higher fence. our neighbors across the street have the same issue with their german shep, except that he jumps over b/c there's a weak section of fence that he bends down and fumbles over. the funny part is watching him fumble over it to get back in! i worry he may cut himself on the chain link, but alas, he's not my dog and i can't say too much (they aren't the kind to care either:(
so, i would recommend either a higher fence or some training classes. we have our lab puppy in training class at petsmart and it's the best thing!! we have learned soo much and so has he! i'm sure if there's a petsmart in your area the trainers there could even give you some free tips. my trainer gave me some free advice one day and it worked like a charm...that's what really sold me on the classes, which, like i said are soooo helpful and fun too!
good luck!
EDIT:
the invisible fence is a great idea too! just be sure to monitor you dog for a bit with it, b/c i've known plenty of dogs to just run right through it! they are usually retrievers, though. they get that one-track mind going! my sister's dog is mainly german shep and she did really well with the invisible fence.
2006-07-05 08:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build a taller fence! I think that is a great ideea :)) Or put an electric fence,and whend he will touch it once he'll never jump the fence again! I hope i could help you!
Regards
2006-07-05 08:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Dacian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he neutered? that maybe the problem. there alot of complications from his escapes! maybe try a higher fence, a sonic collar(they have ones that are humane)or a tether in the yard so he can still have freedom but to the length you wish or even a kennel in the back yard. what ever the solution better do it fast!
2006-07-05 08:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by brumleybee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shoot it jk no really you jsut get a electric fence invisable fence just a wire buried under ground theen your dog has a collar with two prongs that tough its neck. when it goes past the boundaries it automaticly gets a shock you can set the shock at differnet levels of power depending on the type of dog and how stuborne it is
2006-07-05 08:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by Metalhead4Ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need a bigger fence. Some people might suggest an electric "invisible" fence but I think you need the good old fashioned type.
2006-07-05 08:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by jim_clark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know lots of people who bought invisible fences and said that it worked wonders. The dog tried to get past it once and never tried again. Then you can just turn it off. Your dog won't try it again. Unfortunately they are about $1000.00.
2006-07-05 08:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by Notnadia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electric fence, low voltage. sharp things on the top of the fence. or just get a taller fence. i had a neighbor with the same problem. he just got a big fence and covered it with tall bushes.
2006-07-05 08:22:04 · answer #8 · answered by shooda487 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to obedience class and train him not to jump the fence.
2006-07-05 08:22:28 · answer #9 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either get a higher fence(the humane option)
or break its legs(not so much, but it solves the problem, although i would never do this and don't think you should, you should expect this kind of thing when asking the world to answer you questions)
2006-07-05 08:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by representin_gbg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋