2006-12-13 23:28:32 · 12 answers · asked by Queen B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs are going to naturally wonder around. One thing you can do to help train him is walk him around on the leash and teach him where he is not supposed to be going. After that I would go for the invidisble fense. They are expensive, but I have seen them work great wonder. My neighbor had one growing up and their dalmation never once came into our yard. They also were able to hold some rotrilers in at another house.
It's worth the investment because it is not an eye sore and it doesn't make your neighbors think that you don't like them and putting up a barrier between you and them.
2006-12-13 23:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lil SW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Invisible Fence unfortunately does not give your dog visual cues that he or she needs to have. Plus, if a squirrel or other irresistible object goes over that "line", then the dog will often go over in its excitement, then be stuck outside its own yard. It also doesn't stop strays from coming into your yard to mess with your own dog. And some dogs are just really resistant to the shocks. My parents' dog "tested" the boundaries until the collar batteries ran out, then she was gone. She had issues, she was adopted from a shelter.
Invest in an actual fence. There are many different styles to match your neighborhood and house. Whatever style you get, you can put chicken wire up along the lower portion and the ground near it to prevent digging through. Fences are not likely to make your neighbor think you don't like them. In fact, have you heard "Good fences make good neighbors"? It means that having boundaries makes people more comfortable. Especially when there are animals involved, livestock or pets.
2006-12-13 23:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle F. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shock collar works real good. Although you have to be outside & watch your dog. Everytime he gets close to the neighbors yard shock them after a week or 2 he/she will not even get close to the edge of your property.
2006-12-13 23:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by oilfieldinsultant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a responsible pet owner and put a fence around your yard, or leash your dog whenever he is outside playing.
2006-12-13 23:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by Lotus Effect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fence, long leash attached to a post or something (they sell this stuff at pet stores). Don't get a shocking collar, that's inhumane.
Why didn't you think of these things BEFORE you got the dog. Sheesh!
2006-12-13 23:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in the Invisible Fence if the dogs are appropriately trained and they were their collars correctly. If you can't afford that, invest in a trainer for a few days or weeks....then start training on your own.
2006-12-13 23:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Foxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply the leash law and the failure to control dog law and the allowing a dog to run at large law into your routine. You know it is up to the animal control officer to decide the citation and for you to ask something like this I hope they cite you for all of them.
2006-12-14 00:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a fence, put some chicken wire around the bottom and that may help.
2006-12-14 00:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by qtpierocky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a collar and a chain or cable!
2006-12-13 23:31:25 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Stranger In Maine™♥ (Thriller) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him for walks more frequently, a dog will urinate to mark his territory but never ever poo in it...only at the neighbours
2006-12-13 23:49:54 · answer #10 · answered by INC0GNIT0 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋