Request: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
Archived on 04/08/2009
How do you stop your dog from jumping over the fence?
Kailey
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RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
New fence. (12/01/2008)
By kimhis
RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
I saw this problem once on the Dog Whisperer. The dog could scale a very tall wooden fence! What Cesar used during that episode for that particular dog was a "scat mat". I've seen them for sale here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3452, or I'm sure you could Google "scat mat". The mat sends off a static charge and the dog (or cat) will learn they don't like the little zap and they'll stay away.
If that doesn't work, I would talk to a vet or trainer. (12/02/2008)
By Jessica
RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
I sympathize with your problem; my hubby's had incredibly agile dogs since long before we met. One dog I most clearly remember actually climbed into the tree at the back of our property while chasing a squirrel at 2:00 AM!
We were blessed a couple of years ago with not only some corral fencing, but some really tall wire fencing, like commercial dog runs are made of. Hubby was able to get help mounting the corral fencing on 4x4s when we first got it. Then this summer, he and I used tie wire to attach the dog-run style fencing to our existing chain-link fence around 90% of our half-acre yard. Now the only area we have to worry about is the front gate, and a bit of supervision takes care of that. (12/04/2008)
By JustPlainJo
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Request: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
Archived on 11/28/2008
What is the best way to keep a dog from jumping a fence? My dogs are tough. They even have the underground fence and still jump the fence. I love my boys but get so frustrated. My neighbors lab is the same way (they are brothers). Brandy
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RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
Hello Brandy,
I too, had 2 dogs who always jumped the fence. I was getting very frustrated until I found a small fence shocker at my local pet store. It's not as strong as the larger ones you see on cattle/horse fences, but it will give a jolt. I checked with my vet prior to purchasing...and he said it was not harmful. It only took me a couple hours to run the wire at the top of the fence, and below where they had started to dig. It only took 2 shocks for them to stay away from the fence. After awhile, I could even unplug it and they stayed home. It was a good investment for me. Hope this helps!
Sharon (10/04/2005)
By Sharon
RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
The electric fence is the way to go - (10/04/2005)
By Tripleb
RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
Line the top of your fence with inexpensive, PVC pipe by running a cable or some heavy wire through it so the pipe rolls freely when touched. The dogs might be able to reach the top of the wooden or chain link fence but when they attempt to climb the pvc it will just roll and roll and roll. They will tire themselves out trying to get over the fence! I read this idea in a book about Siberian Huskies who are known for escaping. (02/03/2006)
By Anonymous
RE: Keeping Dogs from Jumping Fence
What was the brand of fence shocker you used? (05/01/2007)
By gbunt
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