For about a year now, my border collie Jasper has been finding a way to get out of our fenced yard. He runs on busy roads, in peoples yards, and doesn't come home for hours. I had my fence fixed, because there was a hole in it, and he stopped escaping for a while. Now that there's snow on the ground [and it doesnt look like its going anywere fast] and lots of it, he's getting out again. He can easily jump over the fence because there's not much to jump over. About 3 weeks ago, I got 3 pit bull puppies, and lately, the 2 boys have been taking off with Jasper. Because I live in the middle of 4 busy streets, and the roads are icy, I'm worried that they might get hit. I have leashes that I can tie them up on, but they're currently burried underneath snow. And no, I will no consider an electric [under ground] fence.
2007-02-16 13:26:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are being supervised outdoors for the moment, until the snow goes away and the fence is higher. I would never risk my dogs getting hurt, EVER.
2007-02-16 13:58:19 · update #1
and yes they are walked every day twice a day.
2007-02-16 14:10:17 · update #2
How is your dog able to get out if you are being a responsible owner and watching him and supervising him when he is outside?
Easy fix is NOT to tie your dogs up, but to not let your dogs outside unless you can supervise them. At this rate, it's only a matter of time until one gets hit by a car.
Edit: If they are being supervised, then how are they escaping? Keep them on a leash attached to your hand until they do their business. Your border collie may need additional tasks (not just exercise) to keep him entertained during these months. Start setting up 'work' for him inside to keep him distracted. A tired and wel worked BC is one who will be less likely to try and escape. And if he isn't trying, then the pits will be less likely to follow.
Edit II: So, you are walking the BC twice a day. That's it? He's not getting NEARLY enough work. They need TASKS, not just two walks a day. The number one reason that BCs are given up is because the owners just had no idea of the amount of effort and work they were. Twice daily walks will not cut it. This is probably why your dog is trying to escape - he's not being mentally stimulated enough.
2007-02-16 13:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You don't want to take proper precautions to secure your dogs, and you're just 'hoping' they won't get hit? Sheesh, I'm glad I'm not your dog.
Shovel the snow out of your yard. Dig the leads out of the snow, you dummy, and secure your dogs. It's your responsibility to secure your animals. Dogs don't realize the risk of running around on icy roads. Border collies are working dogs and herders, that what they do. Left to their own boredom, they will go look for things to do. You need to walk your dog, so that he is properly exercised and feels less like running away, and keep him safe in your yard.
The behavioral issue is yours, not his.
2007-02-16 21:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you walk your dogs. I know it doesn't sound like the answer but after I started walking my dogs 2 times a day thy stop getting out of the yard on there own.
2007-02-16 21:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by lorene l 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try the company that has invisible fence,,,,,,,,they do something around the area you want the dog to run and they stop at that point,,they will not go past the spot that they do,,,,it is amazing,,i see it all over
2007-02-20 19:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.. how about tying a couple of tin cans together every few... when the go to climb or jump the fence the noisy cans may deter them and alert you
2007-02-16 21:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋