Escape artist dogs - how to dog proof a garden?

Marnie

Marnie

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I am at my wits end at the moment, as my 2 terriers are taking every opportunity to escape from what I thought was a dog proof garden
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So far they have got through a fence panel by scrapping at the slats and making a gap, dug under a fence panel and are now climbing over a chain link fence. I have managed to patch things up with chicken wire and pegging this down for now, but want something more permenant and attractive!

My house is bordered by three others, and I only actually 'own' one fence, the chain link one. I asked my neighbour if I could replace with a panelled fence, but he wasn't keen as it would cut light out of his garden. I have already replaced one stretch of fence that isn't mine as it was totally decrepit and I feel that it is my responsibility to keep the dogs in my garden and it looks as though I may have to do the same for the rest.

What are the best fencing materials to use, and how are they best 'fitted'? I did think about electric pet fencing, has anyone used this?

Any ideas are greatfully received!
 
I know lots of peoples aren't fans of electric fencing but imo if it keeps your dog safe and where they should be they are worth it.
I have 2 rotties and a ridgeback and have had a freedom fence (electric fence) for years. You need to spend some time training your dog but they tend to learn the boundaries very quickly. One of mine doesn't even wear the collar anymore as she will not cross the boundary, even when the gate is open.
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One of each and neither have any bits!!!

They have always been happy in the garden until this last couple of weeks - nothing has changed in their routine, I think they are just feeling the joys of spring!
 
Good luck - we have 5 dogs and one of the terriers is a real houdini and always used to take one of the other dogs with her when she escaped - we used to have to 'keep her under surveillance' when she went out to see where she was escaping this time! We found that she could climb up chain link fence but couldn't climb or get through simple pig netting (we live on a smallholding). so the whole garden is now fenced with pig netting - only about 3 foot high- and as long as there isn't a gap below the fencing they should stay in. We pegged the bottom of the fencing down to start with but now the grass has made an impenetrable barrier.

Good luck.
 
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