I have recently moved from a rural area to the city. My dog digs under the chain link fence and escapes. Electric fences are not allowed in this town. I had to get him out of doggie jail last week. Does anyone have exerience with this?
2006-09-05 16:59:15 · 29 answers · asked by Cara Beth 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have three dogs, all neutered males. One digs out, one sometimes follows, and one does not participate. They always come back after a short while.
2006-09-05 17:12:26 · update #1
I have a digger too. She has a male mate inside the fence, but she digs anyway. And then whenever she digs, he follows her out. Funny thing, they just hang out in the front yard after digging out!
Anyway, you wanted advice. We've tried everything, but finally had to put a wire around the bottom of the fence with a tiny shock in it. I hate to do it, but it does work, and after one shock, they remember and stop digging. We tried the invisible fence too, but it was an expensive failure. They just bolted through the 'shock' zone and ran out.
2006-09-05 17:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by jeanniemalinda 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two ideas:
1. Dig a trench around your fence line about 1-2 feet deep. Fill in with a little concrete and set the chain link in. Then refill the hole. This way your dog will not be able to dig under the fencing.
2. Get a collar for your dog that administers a shock to him every time he leaves the area you've pre-set the collar to allow him go. These can also be set to administer a shock when he barks as well. I know it sounds cruel, but it is effective. A lot of humane societies have collars they will loan you.
Also spaying or neutering your critter will help with this as well. Some dogs just can't stand being left alone. Perhaps get another friend dog to keep him company or find a doggy day care for when you're away.
2006-09-05 17:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-25 14:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken wire all along the bottom of the fence. Attach it to the fence up about 18" high and overlap on the ground. It will keep most dogs in, but some dogs can dig out from under this if determined enough. Works best for small to medium sized dogs.
2006-09-05 17:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My dog digs under the fence and escapes. How do I stop this?
I have recently moved from a rural area to the city. My dog digs under the chain link fence and escapes. Electric fences are not allowed in this town. I had to get him out of doggie jail last week. Does anyone have exerience with this?
2015-08-18 21:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a couple bags of rocks and line the inside of the fence with them, ESPECIALLY in areas where the dog has already dug or in areas with really soft dirt. Dogs don't like digging into rock, it hurts their nails, so if you spread the rocks they'll quit digging under the fence immediately. That's what I did with my dog. It's the cheapest and requires no actual digging on your part.
2006-09-06 02:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by lovlymandapanda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem so I raised the fence to 7 feet and then dug about 6" down and 3' out from the fence and poured cement all the way around then covered the cement with dirt so the grass grew back. She has not got out of the fence since.
2006-09-05 17:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by wicked_redhead3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why can't you have an Invisible Fence on your own property? Who is to know you put one in? You don't need to dig that far down, just go for it.
There are special rigs you can get so that you can tie him up without him getting tangled in the line. Look at feedstores or on Drs. Foster and Smith website.
He does need exersize. Consider a doggie day care or pet sitting service who will visit him during the day. Believe it or not, there are people who do that.
Good Luck
2006-09-05 17:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your dog's nails cut very short. It will be painful for him to dig. If the dog continues to dig, you can block him by seating fence 8-12 inches below ground level.
2006-09-05 18:33:51 · answer #9 · answered by davidepeden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-31 23:57:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋