I have a Collie X and she needs lots of exercise - which I give her....I take her out before going to work (most mornings) and always after work and even during my lunch. She has started escaping from my property recently but never goes far (and I have done my best to train her to be "street wise" but who can be too sure?). She has always come back and has either never gone far or to a place that is familiar (dog park). I am hoping that its early days and so am hoping that this behavour can be stopped....I have a fully fenced property - there are no visible escape routes.....any ideas??
2007-02-25 20:14:09 · 12 answers · asked by puppysteps 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I really can't bear to use anything with an electric current or shock on her...I have tried tying her to an long extension lead before and she shaked in fear until left off again (i recieved her as an abandoned pup)
2007-02-25 20:24:53 · update #1
Yeah! think she might be bored....bbut I have to work...I have thought of getting another dog for her to play with but not going to happen until I find the escape route...any ideas for activities to keep a dog active? I have done the treats in the ball...squeaky toys...frozen treats etc?
2007-02-25 20:28:55 · update #2
No abuse...I socialise her reguarly at a dog park close by and kids play there all the time too...she is not the perfect dog and I do correct her (non-physical) as much as I praise her.....she has been picked up before by Animal control and they can't see any way out of my property....
2007-02-25 20:36:00 · update #3
She has been spayed and believe me I hope my luck will last as long as it takes for me to find a solution....I realise her nature and try nurture it (hence lots of activity) but need to show her boundaries.....:-)
2007-02-25 20:39:51 · update #4
If you can't see any escape routes, she is likely going over the fence, which can be very dangerous, too..for leg/spine injuries.
You can put an electric tape along the inside top of the fence.
The kits area bout $60 at garden centers and feed supplies..
2007-02-25 20:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay home hidden behind the curtains and watch to see how she is getting out.. She could be squeezing out under the gate or someplace where the fence is able to move just enough to get her through it, or maybe she gets Over it.. OR maybe she has a little friend living nearby who comes to play with your collie and then can't get her back in the gate. One thing is for sure.. if she keeps getting out of your yard, something bad will happen. She'll get hurt or stolen, or picked up by the Dog Warden and be put under doggie arrest. Worst is the posibility of her being played with too roughly and biting a child in the process.. I know a collie is not apt to do this but if she goes to a park, lord knows how many kids are there and she might get biten by another dog and bite around her without even seeing a child in the way. You probably won't have to watch long before you see how Houdini is getting out of the yard and you do need to fix whatever is going on. Keep the Faith.
2007-02-25 20:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by ricketyoldbat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get a wireless fence for about $200 bucks. They give the dog a mild shock when they leave the property and it isn't cruel by any means, just annoying enough that they want to stay home. It's easy to set up and runs without any wires at all. You just set it to go along the same area as your existing fence and that should keep her in. The other thing is she's probably a little bored with you gone, so leave lots of toys around the yard.
2007-02-25 20:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd set up a camera pointed out the window and then watch it in fast forward mode when I got home. She could possibly be jumping. Do you have a mean neighbor who could be opening the gate to purposefully let her out when you are not there? If you don't already have them, put locks on all the gates.
If you think this could be a continuing problem be sure to have her tagged and micro chipped in case she ever wanders too far.
If you would stand outside the fence (hidden or ducked down behind it) and call for her excitedly while someone stayed inside to watch her (without her knowing), do you think she would do her trick to come and find you? I know you don't want to encourage her to escape, but until you know what she is doing you can't fix it.
2007-02-25 21:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she isn't spayed, it may help to get her spayed. Other than that, you just need to make sure your enclosure is doing it's job. I'm not a believer in chaining a dog, but they have chains that can be attached to a cable running across a yard and those seem OK. The dog is secure, but still has a good amount of space to move around in.
If your dog doesn't have ID tags, get her some and if she isn't microchipped, get that done, too.
She may not be going far and may not have been injured yet, but chances are her luck will run out.
2007-02-25 20:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you can't train her while you're not there, so you will have to make escaping impossible.
How high is your fence? She probably goes over it. There are sets you can attach to the top of your fence to make it escape-proof. They make it higher and also bend slightly inwards. Check pet suppliers and/or hardware stores.
If you can't improve your fence like that, you should keep her inside the house while you're gone.
Also, is she spayed? If not, is it possible she might be in heat and breaking out to look for a mate? Definitely get her spayed if you haven't yet.
2007-02-25 20:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a possibility, keeping her inside the actual building may help. If she's getting out, there is a way through that fence though.
2007-02-25 20:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by Goldom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those invisable fences work. It may seem harsh, but they learn quickly and it is'nt as bad as the things that can happen to her if she is wandering. Check at some of the bigger pet stores or online.
2007-02-25 20:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by DixeVil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to treat dogs like children.Play with the dog for a while before going to work and bring her some dog biscuits when you return back.I tried it with my pekingese dog and there is a great bond between us.The dog will know the time you're coming home and find her waiting for you because she will get used to it.
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2007-02-25 20:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋