posted 11-05-2003 11:00 PM         

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.
Are your dogs obedience trained? Are they outside only dogs? How much time a day are you or another person spending with them? How much exercise are they getting? Are they neutered/spayed? How high is the fence? Are they jumping it or climbing it? Do they dig?

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.