How do you stop a 3 year old black lab who keeps getting over a 5 1/2 foot fence?

Answer 1

well i was going to go the fence route with my dog he is a pit/chow mix and is very energetic also...i would say try a higher fence but thats a little pricey... Dont listen to anyone trying to tell you to put a chain on him with a cinder block cause chances are you might find your dog hanging to death if it would try to jump it.. if your dog touches the fence when he jumps it try an electric fence box for like a horse fence. ( dont worry it wont hurt the dog if ts a low voltage. my dogs get shocked by our horse fences all the time) if that dont work get and extension peace that makes the top look like a L shape. so when he trys to jump it he will not be able to get over it.if i can find a good picture of what i am talking about i will post it up later....or if your area is small enough you could use fencing on top as a way to keep him from jumping out....

Answer 2

Thing is, you really don't Labs are notorious for being able to get over fences - even a 10 foot fence will not stop a determined dog.

The electric fence idea - put INSIDE the area of your existing fence by a foot or two- you wouldn't want him to be going over the fence when he gets zapped - sounds like a good idea.

Otherwise, obedience classes, but those don't always work with labs.

Answer 3

Get a bigger fence as a dog owner your responsable for keeping the fence a height the dog can't jump over it. Maybe try to teach it that jumping the fence is bad. But even with the most well trained perfect dog if its sees somthing it wants or theres a reason to jump the fence if it can do it the dog will jump it

Answer 4

Of course you always need to supervise introductions but you have to take things into consideration. OK the lab is neutered therefore there'll be less chance of conflict, labs are pretty non confrontational by nature anyhow. For the most part it may take a day or two acclimation period and I would bet they'll become best friends. I wouldn't anticipate to much trouble with this combination. Also if people would read your entire question they would know that it's a newborn Rotty and that they both are males.

Answer 5

And a cheaper way to do it would be to put him on a regular collar, NOT A CHOKER, and let him drag a 15-20 foot leash that has a cinder block attached to the other end. Great exercise for the dog and if he goes over the fense, he only has a couple of feet to play with on the other side. So much for the freedom he was looking for in the first place. As soon as you find him on the opposite side of the fense make him go over it the same way, even if you have to do it your self. And before anyone loses their mind over what I have just posted here, remember, these methods work, they have worked for years and they will continue to work long after everyone is gone. The dog has to be held responsible for his actions just like we all should be.

Answer 6

install invisible fencing, or run a live wire around the top of the fence. If he hits that once, he'll never jump the fence again. It won't hurt him, just startle him. Worked for my lab.

Answer 7

Get those fencing pieces that are angled in for the top of your fence. Either that or use a shock collar and watch him for every time he tries to jump it. It's kinder than letting him get hit by a car.

Answer 8

Can you install lattice at the top of the fence? If not I would get a corkscrew style leash and keep him tied up in the middle of the yard. He will still have alot of running around space.

Answer 9

1. Make the fence taller
2. Go to a pet supply place or a horse tack place and put up an electric shocking wire... Big but harmless jolt.

Answer 10

Keep the dog with you, as the dog is of course a part of your family, right? Children don't get left outside to climb the fence and escape, why should the dog?