keeping dog in

cena

what is the best way too keep our dog in around the house. the keeps going under the hedge and out the back too next doors garage and out too the other next door neighbours from the road.

the neighbours were out last night asking could we try and keep him in as one of the mother and laws lives with them and won't go outside.

he is such a lovely dog and so friendly that when kids come he goes right beside them and looks after them.

its a golden lab

Toulouse

You need to make your garden secure, that's the best way to keep a dog in! Hedging is not enough as a dog will go through it. You need a physical fence or sheep wire or something to stop him getting out. Not only is he a nuisance to the neighbours but he's also at risk of being stolen or knocked down.

As he's getting out also make sure that he is neutered and microchipped or you could easily lose him.

cena

Toulouse wrote: »

You need to make your garden secure, that's the best way to keep a dog in! Hedging is not enough as a dog will go through it. You need a physical fence or sheep wire or something to stop him getting out. Not only is he a nuisance to the neighbours but he's also at risk of being stolen or knocked down.

As he's getting out also make sure that he is neutered and microchipped or you could easily lose him.

i have made a run way for him. but he is able too get under the hedge. were renting the house and they want too be able too get at the hedge so cut it at the summer times. think he is chipped already.

andreac

Buy a dog run so he can be kept contained. Its your responsibility to make sure your dog is kept secure and not out roaming.

cena

i know it is my responsibility, i'm not saying it isn't. what could i use too stop him going under the hedge. would chicken wire do.

we had that fence wire thing and that was no good and it is alot too pay for.

coffee_cake

We also rent and have a hedge, used chicken wire but they managed to lift it and squeeze under as they are small dogs. You'll have to use the chicken wire and place heavy rocks along the bottom of it to keep it weighted down. That and/or place it partially underground as well.
Keep a careful eye on him as they are clever at finding little gaps so if you watch you'll know where else to close up.

That said yours is a lab so you may end up finding you need something stronger and taller, ours are small doggys.

cena

bluewolf wrote: »

We also rent and have a hedge, used chicken wire but they managed to lift it and squeeze under as they are small dogs. You'll have to use the chicken wire and place heavy rocks along the bottom of it to keep it weighted down. That and/or place it partially underground as well.
Keep a careful eye on him as they are clever at finding little gaps so if you watch you'll know where else to close up.

That said yours is a lab so you may end up finding you need something stronger and taller, ours are small doggys.

he is very smart. he is trying too get under the the thing i'v put up.

Toulouse

Well you'll need to speak to your landlord and see what can be sorted out. Your neighbours won't be long about complaining to the landlord if your dog keeps getting out.

Is he neutered? It can make a dog less likely to ramble. Also double check that he is chipped and that it's registered in case the warden picks him up.

Howitzer

You've also got to ask why is he escaping? He's bored in your back yard.
Get some games going for him. Spend more time with him.
They need you playing with them. Dogs are rubbish at entertaining themselves when in isolation like that.
Ideally have him inside as a house pet if that's possible. He'll be a lot happier and probably sleep in a bed etc.

Properly securing a dog needs a decent (expensive) dog run. Or a home-made run with a good 2 foot deep metal boundary beneath the soil. That is major work to get right. Some dogs are good jumpers and would also need a cap on the run to secure them in. Really not worth all the hassle!

Tranceypoo

Any chance you can keep him inside? Or is that not an option?

Is he neutered? Don't understand why you only 'think' he is chipped, did you get him from someone else or something?

Neutering and secure fencing and making sure he is getting proper excercise and socialisation/interaction with you is the only way to go.

kylith

You will need something that goes about 2/3 feet underground to stop him from digging under it. Chicken wire might hold for a while, but I've seen dogs rip their nails out digging at it. You could look into some kind of metal or wooden fence if building a wall isn't feasible.

seamus

kylith wrote: »

You will need something that goes about 2/3 feet underground to stop him from digging under it.

Your other alternative here is to use standard 40cm x 40cm paving slabs to line the entire edge of the fence. The slabs are too heavy to move, and means that he will have to dig a lot deeper and further than he would otherwise have to and will likely give up when he realises he can't dig through the paving slab.

Even if he tries, you should still be able to spot where he's been digging before he manages to get the whole way under.

For the ultimate, you dig a 12 inch trench along the length of the fence and stick paving slabs into it, then fill the trench. Even if the dog tries to dig under, he'll hit solid slab and can't get through.

carleigh

Before we secured our back garden, we had a very mature hedge and an old fence dotted inbetween. To enclose it for the dogs, we got some of the green chicken wire (not noticable with the hedge) and put it up. Then we used cable ties near the bottom to secure it to the hedge. And to stop anyone getting in or out (next doors dog is a good pal of our Cocker!) we made hooks using thick wire and looped them before hammering into the ground. It was a very cheap and easy way of getting the job done. Nobody has been in or out of the hedge in a year!

cena

i'v asked the brother and he is chipped. he has bad hips but it doesn't stop him. theres a wall between the hedges on both sides of the house but none on the back one. the chicken wire sounds like a good idea too run under the hedge but he may find his way out he really does not like too be locked in. a wooden fence would be nice too put up but they want too be able too get at the hedge too cut it in the summer times.