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It's a beautiful day, so you decide to leave your dog in your fenced yard while you do some work inside. You know they'll be happy to spend time outdoors.
But when you come outside to check on them, your dog isn't there. Escaping dogs weren't part of the day's plan! Thankfully, you find them trotting down the sidewalk just a couple blocks from your home. But how can you prevent this from happening again?
Read on to learn why your dog might roam and how to keep a dog from escaping the yard, so you can feel safe leaving them outside.
Dogs are curious creatures. If your dog escaped, they probably wanted to follow something they saw, whether an animal, a person or a car. They wanted to know more and were willing to travel to find out!
While all dogs are capable of escaping, breeds that are known to be diggers or jumpers, like Siberian huskies and border collies, are more likely to break free from a dog enclosure. Similarly, breeds that are hunters, such as the rat terrier, who is also a skilled digger, are especially prone to chase a squirrel or other critter out of the yard.
You have seemingly airtight fencing, so how is it possible your dog managed to escape?
Dogs attain freedom in a few ways: They can either jump over, climb or dig under a fence to get out. Think jumping is impossible? Some dogs can scale an entire fence on their own. Others use climbing aids, like outdoor tables or chairs, to propel them over.
If your fence isn't sturdy enough, your dog could also squeeze through loose panels or knock over broken boards. Especially clever dogs can even paw at a latch and open a fence gate.
As much as we'd like to avoid this, human error can also create the ideal conditions for escaping dogs. If you forget to shut the fence gate, for example, you make it a lot easier for your dog to get loose.
If your dog has ever gotten loose, you know how frightening and stressful it is. But there are steps you can take to limit the possibility of your dog escaping:
If your dog does escape, the American Kennel Club recommends that you don't punish them: "This will not eliminate his desire to escape, and it may make him afraid to return to the yard."
If they escape even though you've taken steps to secure your fence and have tried the other above suggestions, reach out to your dog's veterinarian for their help. Some professional behavioral training may go a long way to help your dog understand what is acceptable behavior.
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Supports healthy joints, lean muscle, and beautiful coat for large breed dogs
Supports lean muscle and beautiful coat for adult dogs
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