Should we get rid of your dog?

Question

we have one dog that keeps on getting out of the yard. My parents are getting tired of it. they keep on talking about getting rid of him. I don't want him to go! please help!

Answer 1

Many choices

Get a good fence.
Get an invisible fence.
Tie him up when hes outside.
Train him not to leave the yard.
Watch him while hes outside.
Keep him in the house more.
Get an outdoor kennel/run

Answer 2

Oh! I'm really sorry about that. I know it isn't fun when your parents threaten to get rid of your dog. Anyway, back to the problem.
Do you have a fenced-in yard?
How exactly is he getting out of the yard? Do you know if he is digging his way out or jumping a fence because he sees a squirrel that he wants to chase?
I would recommend one of a few options:

1. If you don't have one already, try getting a long leash attached to a stake that you can bury in your yard. You can hook his collar up to the leash and let him roam around (with only a few small restrictions). If you have one of these already and he keeps slipping out of it, maybe you should try tightening his collar so he can't get loose.
---If you think your dog might pull too hard or become tangled in this type of setup, try a dog "trolley" and hook the leash to some type of laundry line that is run from your house to a pole or another building. Another good thing about either of these options is that when your dog 'goes to the bathroom' it will be confined to the areas where the leashes/trolley are.

(Our dog is medium-larged-sized and pulls very hard and he has never gotten hurt with a leash and stake. After a few days he learned his boundaries)

2. If you don't have a fenced in yard and your parents don't want to invest in a fence, there are a few different dog-options that might work. One is an underground 'electric' fence that is known to work really well in training dogs to stay in the yard.

Once again, if your parents don't want to invest in this or take the time to bury a fence, try a product similar to the fence that is controlled by a radio. There is no digging underground required, all that you have to do is buy the radio and place it somewhere (possibly inside your house) and buy a special collar for the dog. If your dog goes outside, the radio is almost like an electric fence and will generate and 'invisible fence' so the dog will stay in.
Here's a website that I found that you might be able to get some help from.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-care-for-a-dog7.htm

Hope this helps so you can keep your doggie
and good luck!

Answer 3

You need to figure out how he's getting out and fix it so he can't. Buy spikes you can drive into the ground along a fenceline if he keeps getting out by digging under. You could also put him on a chain--it stinks to have to do it, but it's better than the dog getting hit by a car. Also, for runners, I don't like walking them in my neighborhood--I put them in the car and take them somewhere to exercise, because I don't want to give them a tour of all the exciting things that are just over the fence (may not be an option for you, but thought I'd mention it).

Finally, spend some more time with dog training and giving your dog undivided attention. While you can't exactly teach a dog to stay in the yard, the more the dog feels like your partner, the less likely it will be to leave and the more likely it will be to head home when he's done wandering. Dogs are simple creatures, so this may not work all the time--they see a reason to get out of the yard and they'll go, but working with them daily could make them think twice about leaving.

Answer 4

No, you should take responsibility for owning a dog and fix the problem. Fix the fence, put up a second barrier where he is escaping from. Don't leave him in the yard alone untill this is done. Work on training him not to run away.

If you are not able to do this, or are not willing, than put a little effort into finding him a good home where his new owners will care about him and are willing to accept the responsibilties of owning a dog. Don't just drop him at the shelter, he deserves better and you and your family owe him that much when you decided to adopt him.

Good luck.

Answer 5

if you are just having trouble with your dog getting out of the yard, then personally, I wouldn't get rid of the dog. there are lots of ways to prevent him from running away.

There's the invisible fence co. which install a wire around your property (or the section that you want your dog to stay in). Then your dog will wear a special collar. When the dog get's close to the wire, it will make a beeping sound. When he gets exactly above the wire, it will give him a little shock. It's not cruel and it will also teach them where they can or can't go.

Also, you could simply just get a long leash (10 ft or more) and tie it up to a tree or something strong and put your dog on that.

Hope those will help with your dog. I know with my puppy, I just keep him on his leash, and I take him out whenever he has to go.

Answer 6

Getting rid of the dog because he gets out of the yard? maybe they should make a real effort to keep him in the yard.

Buy/build a dog run. Buy a chain and tie him to a tree, let him inside the house.

Answer 7

If you want to keep your dog you need to work with it. Take it for long walks. Teach it to play fetch. Things like that will tire the dog out and it will not have the urge to jump the fence. You could watch the dog whisper and get some ideas.

Answer 8

Twilight, we also have an escape artist. Our Jack Russells will go under, over or through the fence, take your pick. We put up an electric fence like one used for livestock. It's easy and not too expensive. The fence "charger" is available at Lowe's Home Improvement as well as farm supply stores. I found one for pets online for less than $40. The wire is inexpensive, and if you really want to save, you can make the posts yourself with pvc pipe for pennies each.

Answer 9

I would fix the area he keeps escaping from. If you guys can't give him the attention he needs instead of leaving him unsupervised outside, then it is wise to give him to a family that can. Another good solution would be to get a big wire play pen to put outside or line the fence with chicken wire so he can't dig out. Just make sure it's high enough so when he tries to jump up, he doesn't end up stabbing himself.

Answer 10

You help. Figure out why the dog has easy access to out and fix it. Put the dog on a leash and take him for a walk. Clean up after him. To want a dog is wonderful. To take good care of a dog is a responsibility. Are you responsible? Take care of your dog and it won't have to be put to sleep needlessly.

Answer 11

Should you get rid of MY dog?? HUH?

Fix your fence, TAKE the dog outside, don't leave him out there unsupervised.. Your parents just are not willing to be responsible.. Get rid of the dog cause they don't feel like making sure the dog can't run free.. SAD.