Fencing issues

[Annette4]

So we moved into our new house on Monday which has a lovely, very large garden.

We knew nextdoors dogs have a history of escaping (OH used to live here when it was a house share) but back then they would lift the fence panels so problem was resolved. Turns out they have taken to ripping the fence panels apart! They ripped a hole while I was out with mine today (luckily managed to get mine in the house before they got through but they did get through) and they started on another section when I was out with them later this afternoon.

I've gone from dreams of lots of training to feeling like we're trapped in our own home ? The side they are on its their responsibility but it's council owned. I called before everything today as I was worried one of the panels looked really unsteady and was promised a call back but nothing so will be calling again in the morning.

Currently looking at my options as our landlord is happy for us to do something our side to stop them getting into the garden (they have got in and attacked her Newfie before now but being a Newfie he wasn't phased or injured) but I'm loathed to buy more wooden panels as they will likely just get trashed again as quickly as we replace them. Looking at heras fencing but I think Ginny would get under it so thinking about talking OH into stock/chicken wire fencing but any other similar suggestions are very welcome.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Can you use electric horse fencing right against the fence? Four strands and on?

 

[Annette4]

Can you use electric horse fencing right against the fence? Four strands and on?

I do think I still have some at my mums, will have a look, hadn't thought about it. Mine done bother with the fence until they start and even then it was only Dobby who was interested (I'd love to think he was protecting his sisters but he's more of a nosey git) and he already understands electric fencing so will keep clear.

 

[meleeka]

I used electric fencing. It works best if you wait until there’s a small hole then put it there. That way they’ll get a zap as they go to bite the fence.

If you can’t resolve it and the owners aren’t interested I’d report it to the council.

 

[Clodagh]

Chicken wire stapled to the exisitng fence posts? Or kennel mesh is even better, and self supporting so much easier to put up.

 

[Scotsbadboy]

Put a sign up saying any trespassing dogs will be shot? This sounds horrific, what the hell are they, the zombie dobermans from Resident Evil? I'd go with electric as well .. and hook it up to the mains!

Poor you

 

[Kat_Bath]

Ergh, this is a bit crap I was also going to suggest kennel mesh - the really sturdy stuff. I know it's their side but I feel like it wouldn't take much for you to protect yourselves and make sure yours are safe and that's going to be priceless in the long run. You could double up with a bit of electric as well, or chicken wire stapled, and/or leave a gap of 6 inches to help keep space between? Although you'd have to be careful you don't make their garden bigger, it would be clear you are making the effort to protect your dogs?

 

[CorvusCorax]

Yeah I'd get kennel panels there's usually loads on FB marketplace. I have a spare door that I use as a barrier in various locations.

 

[Brownmare]

Hmmm. I may be lacking in patience as somewhat sleep deprived at the moment but I wouldn't be shelling out loads of money to let the neighbours off their responsibilities. Surely the correct thing to do with a stray dog in one's garden is to take it to the dog warden. I'm pretty sure that paying a £75 release fee a couple of times will have them thinking the cost of doing the fencing themselves is a whole lot more sensible...

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Next door chicken wired the side we share, just for extra security given Zak’s propensity for wanting to eat other dogs. There are wooden panels between us so he can’t see, which is the main issue and might be for your neighbour’s dogs. What I mean is that maybe wire might keep them out but if they can see your dogs, will that be a problem?

I think I’d be wondering if they’re going to be considerate and take theirs in if they’re reacting to yours/how will summer be etc? I resorted to shouting at the yappy thing next door (endless barking) which means the neighbours now kindly take it indoors. Mine aren’t allowed to bark outside.

 

[Annette4]

Put a sign up saying any trespassing dogs will be shot? This sounds horrific, what the hell are they, the zombie dobermans from Resident Evil? I'd go with electric as well .. and hook it up to the mains!

Poor you

They have a staffy and husky, it turns out while our place was empty they not only got into our garden but went though to the other side of us who have two GSDs.

I actually like both breeds normally but don't fancy the chances of my 3 if they got in while we were in the garden, there's aren't dog friendly and Dobby at least would defend his home but there is nothing on him to protect him.

Hmmm. I may be lacking in patience as somewhat sleep deprived at the moment but I wouldn't be shelling out loads of money to let the neighbours off their responsibilities. Surely the correct thing to do with a stray dog in one's garden is to take it to the dog warden. I'm pretty sure that paying a £75 release fee a couple of times will have them thinking the cost of doing the fencing themselves is a whole lot more sensible...

They go back where they came from as soon as you go out otherwise OH likely would (he had much less patience than me)

Next door chicken wired the side we share, just for extra security given Zak’s propensity for wanting to eat other dogs. There are wooden panels between us so he can’t see, which is the main issue and might be for your neighbour’s dogs. What I mean is that maybe wire might keep them out but if they can see your dogs, will that be a problem?

I think I’d be wondering if they’re going to be considerate and take theirs in if they’re reacting to yours/how will summer be etc? I resorted to shouting at the yappy thing next door (endless barking) which means the neighbours now kindly take it indoors. Mine aren’t allowed to bark outside.

I'm going to look at kennel panels and chicken wire and posts this weekend (it's concrete posts so would need to pop it inside our boundary but I'm not overly fussed at this stage).

Mine don't bother if they can't see the other dogs, these have learnt to rip the panels apart so as soon as they hear us they are starting but at least if I know they can't get in I'll feel safer.

To be fair to them, they have only been out when they have been out today (normally they are alone in the garden all day every day) and equally I'm checking to see if they're out before letting mine out as I don't want to wind them up either. I am taking Dobby out alone when I can as he is the only one who will bark during play with the girls, again, I don't want to make things harder for them or us. That being said, the other sides GSDs were out this afternoon playing with each other and barking in the process and none of mine batted an eyelid so I'm hopeful if we can find a solution to the fencing issue we might be able to coexist happily.