If your dog jumps out of the yard or his enclosure you know that this behavior is more than a nuisance. It can be dangerous to your dog as well as other animals in the area. Your dog could be struck by a car or attacked by another dog. He could become lost or be stolen not to mention the damage he may cause to other animals or the neighbors' yards. A secure containment is essential for any dog.
Some breeds seem more inclined to jump fences than others. Jack Russell’s and Norwich’s tend to jump and climb making it a real challenge to keep them safe and secure. In general the best approach is to employ positive reinforcement training techniques to stop your dog from fence jumping. Begin by rewarding your dog for staying away from the fence and correct him if he ventures near it. He will need to master the Off command so it can be applied if he starts to jump. When he is well trained he'll tend to remember this and stay away from the fence or at the very least think twice before jumping.
The best approach is prevention. If getting out has never been an option your dog is much less likely to try to breach the fence. Never leave a gate open. Be sure the fence is high and tight enough to reasonably be expected to contain the dog in question. A German Shepherd is going to require a different set up than a Corgi. A few inches of fencing or chicken wire embedded under the ground will discourage diggers from escaping that way but wire around the top can be extremely dangerous.
Collars that deliver mild electrical or noise correction when the dog approaches too near a perimeter are highly effective. Serious shock collars aren't recommended. Citronella spray can also work well if you are consistent.
The common sense approach of getting a higher fence and keeping any objects that your dog could use to climb on away from the fence will be the most effective and low tech cure for most jumping. There is always a point at which gravity will take over and render even the most determined jumper inadequate to the task. Lots of extremely intelligent breeds can work out amazingly complex strategies to make use of trash cans, nearby trees and bushes or even fence corners to help them jump or climb to freedom. Try to anticipate this and keep things like grills, stacks of firewood and garden equipment well away from the fence.
If there are objects that can't re moved or your dog is determined to go over or under the fence no matter what you can try spreading hot chili powder, (cayenne or something like it,) around the objects and along the fence. Dogs are seriously offended by the smell and tend to steer clear of the areas you treat. This is helpful with diggers as well as jumpers.
One thing to keep in mind is that no plan is fool proof. You need a plan B to deal with the possibility that plan A will be breached and your dog will be on the loose at some point. He definitely needs to be strong and reliable on the “Come” command. One way to achieve this is to put a long lead, something up to ten feet on the dog and allow him to drag it around the house or yard. When the door or gate is opened and the dog tries to dash out simply step on the lead to bring him up short. If he is a large dog you may want to secure the lead to the door handle or another strong object to stop his rushing the opening.
Feeling confident that your dog is safely contained is essential to helping you and him enjoy a long and healthy relationship and the goodwill and friendship of your neighbors.Yes, stop dog jumping fence is obtainable with a little knowledge.
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nuisance. It can be dangerous to your dog as well as other animals in the area. Your dog could be struck by a car or attacked by another dog. He could become lost or be stolen not to mention the damage he may cause to other animals or the neighbors' yards. A secure containment is essential for any dog.
