zifnab Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi; I'm after any ideas on how to find out how our dog is getting out. I'm pretty sure she can't jump the 6 foot fence, the gates are padlocked closed so no way to push them open. We though it must be the front patio gate which is the lowest point and also where we enter and exit the yard with her. However we had an electric fence up in that point and she's gotten out again. She's 3.5 yrs old and only just started escaping. Always when we aren't home. I'm not sure why, this is a dog who doesn't like leaving the yard unless my husband and I are both with her. First instance was when the neighbors let off fireworks in the park behind the houses, she got spooked and ran. Came home the next morning with the skin worn off her pads. This is the forth time she has escaped, each time she has made her own way home. Any ideas? At the moment we've moved anything close to the gate away, and ordered a 'Trakapet' in case that doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 If all else fails, set up a couple of cameras, pointed at where you think she would most likely escape from, and see if you can catch her getting out on video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Why do you think she can't scale the fence? What sort of fence is it ? what sort of dog is she ? Do you have any photos of the fence/gate area ? It must be a real worry when she does that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 We had a staffy who would 'bounce' off one wall into another to jump over the wall. Could she be doing that? We put another fence before the one he jumped on to solve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Our neighbours Stafford climbed a tree and jumped onto next doors shed roof and jumped from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Go out the front and call her as crazily and excitedly as you can. You might find she shows you exactly how she's getting out :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zifnab Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Side fences are wood and would only lead to another yard. Back fence is wire mesh, fairly large gaps, no room for a run up as the area is covered in heliconia's. Front gates and back gates are wire mesh, no disruption to the weed matting covering them. Patio gate is wood with the railings on the inside, probably around 1.6m high. Mindy is a mixed breed, no idea on her breeding. 30kg of lean long legged dog. Possibly a greyhound bullbreed cross. I can't work out how to resize photo's on a mac, so no luck on pics unfortunately. Will have to set up a camera and see if she's getting out where we expect. Hopefully find nothing as she stays in her yard.... Added pic of mindy: Edited August 27, 2012 by zifnab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 We just did this for our houdini today. I got my other girl on a lead and went out the front, she then showed OH exactly how she was getting out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zifnab Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Here is what i think is the most likely escape point. Any suggestions in dog proofing it? The table used to be closer, and we had bins up against the fence. This is moved as of tonight in case she is using those to jump off of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hmm..I'm not the most aesthetic of people- tend to "make do" I would perhaps in a hurry .. make a drop down black shadecloth curtain ..to extend almost to the ground ... and so provide a visual barrier..and perhaps make her unsure .. trellising attached to teh top of the fence/gate. I would worry a LOT about collar or feet getting caught on the top palings .... in case she is using those to jump off of. :) bet she was !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 My dog had a good go at strangling herself by the collar on palings like that. Fortunately I was there when she hooked herself, so was able to unhook her. And I don't leave the collar on her in the back yard any more. she is microchipped so I'm hoping if she does decide to escape that way, that the microchip will bring her back. So far even her favourite lawn mower man is not incentive enough to try jumping the gate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Had a fence very similar that my dog was getting over. Attached a plastic pole on a wire about 3 inches above the top of the fence so that she didn't have anything steady on top to use to pull herself over. Worked very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Our neighbours Stafford climbed a tree and jumped onto next doors shed roof and jumped from there. Good god, points for effort though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Escaping Dog Just had to put this here!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I like this one for the people who have 6' fences and escapee dogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I would try to block the dog's access to that part of the yard and maybe even build a secure run. The problem is that once a dog has developed a habit of escaping, they often keep making attempts even if you increase the height of the gate. Dogs can be injured in this way if they get a paw or collar caught. Consider whether you might be better off leaving the dog inside when you are out, at least until you have a secure run built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Most dogs have no idea how high they can jump but once they discover it, keeping them in is pretty much impossible without a roofed run when you aren't home. I have seen an 8 month old BC jump a 7' fence twice in 5 minutes and a Cocker cross go over a 7' fence in first minute she was put in a yard at a shelter. The biggest danger to fence jumpers is getting hung up by a collar, a foot or even toe. I have know of dogs to die shock from being hung on a fence by a leg, not just the collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye GSD Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 My daughter's GSD caught her foot on a shorter fence with same palings - she stood up to look over in to the alfresco - and fortunately I heard her yelping from inside and managed to set her free with no injury. I would hate to think of a dog caught 6ft up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Something like chicken wire attached at the top of the fence but curved back towards the yard may help if the dog is going over the top ... Our now older boy jumped the back fence and ended up on the neighbours garage roof ... he was after a bird ... so it can be surprising just how high some dogs can jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Had a fence very similar that my dog was getting over. Attached a plastic pole on a wire about 3 inches above the top of the fence so that she didn't have anything steady on top to use to pull herself over. Worked very well I like this idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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