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BoxerMommie New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 11-04-2003 10:53 AM
Hello I just had a ? for anybody who can help me. I have 2 Boxers and they keep jumping the fence and when i go to catch them they will just run and not listen. Also i had to chain them up to keep them in the fence,but i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on keeping them in the fence? Thanks IP: Logged |
charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 11-04-2003 02:37 PM
hi, are your dogs outside at all times?? How high is the fence... How often do you walk your dogs and for how long? Chaining any animal is not nice as this can cause problems with your dog they could either get caught in the chain and cause themselves harm or even choke themselves and then there is the agression side if i dog sees something it wants when tied up he/she will go bonkers to try and get it this drives them mad when they cant get to it due to being restricted.. IP: Logged |
puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 11-04-2003 04:41 PM
If a dog does not get to for walks then he/she really thinks its missing out on things. Take them for walks so they know what is out there and they get to smell who is out there too(other dogs) Also anything under a 6 foot fence is too short. ------------------ IP: Logged |
fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 11-05-2003 10:51 AM
My grandmother had a boxer named Bullet. She kept Bullet in a run when she wasn't home. The run was 9 feet tall, but she still had to put chicken wire over the top to keep Bullet in. If Bullet decided that she wanted out she would jump as high as she could, hook her feet in the fence and climb the rest of the way to the top. Boxers can be hard to keep in. Maybe making a dog run with a roof will help for when they are not supervised. More walks might help your dogs, but it didn't make a difference with Bullet. The roof was the only thing that kept her in! IP: Logged |
Lucky Member Posts: 77 |
posted 11-05-2003 08:30 PM
I can't resist adding the only boxer story I have. Years ago, my uncle had a boxer and no matter where he put the dog (even the basement of the house!) the dog would find a way to escape. This was a problem not only because the dog would get out but also, in the winter, the dog would find the nearest child, knock the kid over and steal the kid's boots! (Never hurt the kids - only wanted the boots.) My uncle spent a fortune on replacing boots! Sorry I have no suggestions - only sympathy!!! IP: Logged |
Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 11-05-2003 11:00 PM
LOL Lucky...did your uncle ever think about buying the dog a pair of boots for his very own? BoxerMommie, I'm afraid you didn't give much info, there are solutions out there for your issue but alot of questions in finding the one that may work for you. There are electric collars, electric fences, underground and above, kennel runs as mentioned above with tops, periameter training, keeping them inside and only allowing them out supervised, doggy daycare, getting them involved in dog sports or activities that will keep their mind and body busy so when they are home they are relaxed and not looking for trouble. If they are not altered...doing so would help a great deal in making the urge to roam less. Basically, I would advise you to ask yourself WHY they are getting out, sometimes discovering the reason for an action can bring you around to a solution. I wanted to add...since you are having such a hard time with them getting out I would make sure they are both licensed, have a personal ID tag and are microchipped. This will ensure they get home to you if lost. Microchipping is easy and there are many clinics where you can get it done for a reasonable amount. I paid $33.95 for my pups a couple months ago, they did it while he was out for his neutering. Since then I have been to several doggie events where they were having clinics and doing it for $20.00. [This message has been edited by Maisey (edited 11-05-2003).] IP: Logged |
fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 11-07-2003 01:53 PM
In my experience and in Lucky's uncle's case, boxers are escape artists. You have to have a really secure area to keep them in. Boxer are also kind of quirky like the one that took kid's boots. Thats why I like them! IP: Logged |
BoxerMommie New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 11-14-2003 02:51 PM
Thank Yall All so much for the advice. Yes i know my 2 boxers are very hard-headed. espically the female i went and bought her a harness coller where i thought she wouldnt ever be able to get out of but once again she figured it out. I take them on regular walks and play with them a lot. So the main one im having trouble is the female. But thanks for all the info... IP: Logged |
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