We don't leave him home alone very often. He's small enough to fit through the slats inour fence, but big enough that it's not fair to leave him inside while we're gone. We can't afford to put up a new fence, but this has got to stop. Is there something I can spray on the fence to make him stay away from it, or is there something else I can do beside installing a new fence?
2006-11-04 08:43:34 · 15 answers · asked by Tama 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok, maybe I put it the wrong way before. The fence isn't broken, but the way it's designed it has a certain amount of space between the slats. My dog can fit through those slats just barely. I can't leave him inside b/c I'm usually home all day, and can take him for frequent walks. When I do go out (rare) I don't know how long I'll be gone. If he's inside, and the urge arises I don't want him to pee on the carpet. When he's outside He has a huge covered patio where his dog house is located, so he's not exposed to the elements. I just want a way to keep him in the yard when I have to be gone for a long period of time.
2006-11-06 09:12:20 · update #1
1- get a dog lead that clips to his collar and tie it off to a post so that he has full access to the yard, but cant leave it.
2- electronic fence. it is usually 2 posts and a collar, when the dog leaves the defined area, he gets a buzz. he will learn the boundaries. it is humane and effective. it is supposed to act like a pack leader biting at his neck, which teaches him the rules.
i would go for the lead, its cheaper.
2006-11-04 08:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by sobrien 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Someone posted something on here awhile back of something that you can attach to the fence that will not allow the dog to get over the fence because it is essentially a metal bar that rolls freely so when the dog tries to get over the fence the bar rolls freely and they ( the dog) can't get over the fence. I'm sorry I don't remember what it is called. I think it had something to do with coyotes. ( not sure though) You might try putting up wire that will give the dog a mild shock if it goes over the fence. There is also the possibility of a shock collar ( which I know you don't like) that can be set for a certain distance and then will shock the dog not to go beyond that distance. You might try raising the fence too. Hope these are of some help. Good luck with whatever you decide. I too had a dog that was a Houdini.
2016-05-21 23:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Question
My dog gets out of our yard between the slats in our fence. Leaving him inside is not an option what do i do
Answer
Fix the fence
2006-11-04 08:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are alternatives. I heard about someone lining the bottom of the fence with large flat rocks; this discourages digging under the fence. I would set aside a weekend and gather fencing, sharp tin snips to cut fencing with and fencing staples, hammer. Unroll a small section of fence (4' height cut down to 2' height); place on fence and staple to fence. Dogs hate metal fences. I did this to the bottom of our fence and every great once in while there is some digging but the combination works wonders in my case.
2006-11-04 09:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by Patches6 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about putting chicken wire on the inside of the fence?
2006-11-04 13:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put chicken or rabbit wire inside the fence. He can still see out that way, but can't get out.
It's easy to do - comes on a roll, and you just nail or staple it to your existing fence.
2006-11-04 08:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think it's not fair for him to be inside? He'll be much safer if you just leave him inside. If he tends to misbehave when left alone inside then gate him off in a certain room or crate him.
2006-11-04 09:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can nail hardware cloth or chicken wire on the inside of the fence so he can't squeeze thru.
2006-11-04 09:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put chicken wire on your side of the fence so he can still see out, but can't get out.
2006-11-04 08:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by SAGAL79 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you say it's not fair to leave him indoors while you are gone...i say it's not fair to keep him outside in the weather either.
my lab and 6 smaller dogs stay indoors during the day when i am at work. they each have their own crate according to size. they are comfortable with their beds, out of the nasty weather, and i KNOW they cannot escape into the streets!
2006-11-04 08:55:19 · answer #10 · answered by Lilypie99 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋