Keeping dog in the backyard

• Keeping dog in the backyard Masterbeastly Posted : 9/10/2013 2:46:35 PM our small dog keeps getting out of the yard. We keep fencing any small holes she gets out of, but she is making more. We know the reason she is getting out is to explore. We are out of ideas to keep her in the Yard. We have another dog that has no problem staying in the yard. We have lots of toys and they can go in and out of the house as they please. And are only left alone for a few hours at a time. she tends to get out more then but she does get out when we are home also. We are out of ideas. Do you have any? LIKE 1 REPLY 758 VIEWS LAST POST JACKIEG Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• JackieG Posted : 9/10/2013 6:00:54 PM You might try burying some chicken wire next to the fence.  If you google it you'll find instructions.   Boredom is often why dogs want to escape though some dogs are just wanderers at heart.  Supervision while the dog is in the yard would be good.  When no one is home, I'd leave the dog inside.   Plenty of exercise and mental stimulation may help curb your dog's desire to get out to explore.  Having toys in the yard isn't always enough.  Dogs want to interact with their humans.  Training, walks (with plenty of time for sniffing and investigation) and interactive toys can all help.   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login