how do i keep my dog from digging under the fence and running away?

Question

okay if you have any ideas please let me know. thanx a bunch

Answer 1

get one of those things that are electric fences and shock him when he crosses a line or something.
Or maybe it's that other female dog at the neighbors. ;]

Answer 2

if your like me and you think the shock collars are mean then depending on the size of your fence and the persistence of your dog you can try this. My beagles only dig under the fence in one spot (at least for now) so what i did was go to the hardware store and get a roll of chicken wire (the stuff used to make chicken and pet cages). Take and bury a wide strip of it where they are digging and just throw dirt back over it. They will dig until they hit the wire and then stop because the digging sensation now hurts or catches their toe nails. After they stop digging there u can rebury it and toss grass seed back down. Ur yard will look fine again. If you love your pet though you'll build him a sandbox or give him one corner of your yard to dig in. Dogs dig, some breeds more than others, it's like telling a kid not to play and have fun. Let ur dog be a dog. Get him a sand box and bury him some toys or put small animal scent in it to teach him that's where he should dig. Hope that helps

Answer 3

I have had the same problem even though my dogs get plenty of exercise they still climbed or dug to get out. My solution I used was a 1/2 mile fence charger and built myself an electric fence on the inside of the fence. One wire on top and one near the bottom. I have a Rotty and an Akita mix so you will have to go by size and also by your fence type. Mine is wood which made it easy to do. After just 2 days my dogs quit trying to get out. This is also benificial as it will keep them from getting to close to the fence to bite and humans from reaching in. This approach is much more humane than shock collars as the voltage is far less.

Its like them getting stung by a bee. I know Ive touched it many times by accident. So I know what it feels like!!!

Answer 4

I ran a hot wire about 6" out and 6" above the original fence. It only took one shock to stop them going near the fence, which is a whole lot kinder than letting them escape and get hurt. They now respect all fences, and will only cross them if I tell them to. The kit cost about $30 from Tractor Supply Co and was very simple to install; it only took about 2 hrs and i'd never installed one before. You can leave it turned off after the first week or so.

Answer 5

Hi, we've the same problem..
The thing is my 2 little dogs digs in, then to the
next door neighbor, steal shoes/slippers and
tear them apart. They're on the road few times,
just lucky we're not on a busy st.

What I did was blocked the hole and every area
with bricks so as the next door blocked their
side, and always check all-around my fence.
They will only stop if they've no way out, they
don't go out now, saw them checking a way out
but gave up.
also, with 2 dogs, they can play around,
One could be boring and lonely, that's my reason
why I have two.

If you found a better way would you please email me?
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Answer 6

Try putting Cheyenne pepper all around the inside of the fence. when your dog digs he'll get a surprise that he will not like. It only stings for a moment and he will soon learn that when he digs something unappreciated happens. And its inexpensive.

Answer 7

get an electrical wire fence, put it 4 feet away from the wall/fence, when i did that my dod would stay 10 feet away from the wall there fore she was never able to dig under it or jump over it again, after so long, she quit trying. it sounds mean but i swear it works

Answer 8

Sounds like your dog is bored and under exercised.

A dog stuck in the yard by itself 9 times out of 10 will not exercise itself.

You need to be providing toys such as Kongs filled with treats, or buster cubes. Anything that will stimulate your dog.

Also, how about going outside and playing with him? Teach him to fetch, work on obedience etc. All great activities to stimulate your dog's mind and body.

And when you're not available to play outside, bring him inside.

Answer 9

Jess is completely on the money.

Exercise, mental stimulation, attention, and supervision are key . . .to any dog's life. And I guess I just don't understand everyone's need to spend money on an electric fence when going out with your dog and proper recall training do the trick.

Answer 10

put bricks around the fence. or get a special collar that will buzz him when he is near the fence. if he gets to close it will start shocking him, sooner he will learn better.
don't take the collar of after u see that he learned, it might be a trick :)

Answer 11

You need to exercise your doggy and make sure he has plenty of toys to keep him busy. A kong toy filled with peanut butter,dog treats, etc will keep him entertained for hours.