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Dog Jumping Fence?
Is
your dog jumping fence panels, walls, hedges or gates?
On
this page we will answer some common dog behavior questions and learn
to recognize specific dog behavior patterns that may make your dog more
likely to start jumping fences.
We will achieve this through recgnized dog training techniques, tips,
methods, commands and using specific dog training devices.
Sometimes, you also need to stop dogs digging under you and your
neighbors fence and we will also help cure this common behavioral
problem...
We have so far managed to control and even stop your neighbors dog
barking, provided free dog and puppy training tips on how to stop dog
barking, and stop dogs chewing...we have even managed to stop puppy
biting...
However, if you didn't realize it stopping your dog jumping fence
panels, walls, hedges, gates etc is actually one of the easiest
behavioral problems to cure...
Oh and we have also provided a link at the bottom where you can get
free vet advice. So lets get started...
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Reasons why Your Dog is Jumping the Fence?

Before
we cure your dog of this behavioral problem, there are reasons why dogs
like digging, chewing and jumping fences and other destructive
behavior, below we have listed some of the reasons...
- Dog
separation anxiety.
- Puppy anxiety.
- Boredom.
- Attention seeking.
- Sex - there maybe a
female dog on the other side.
- Has your dog had early
puppy
socialization.
- Your dog may have
smelled food.
- Something on the other
side of the fence
maybe more exciting.
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How to Stop your Dog Jumping the Fence?
Some dogs are more
prone to jumping fences just like some dogs love digging.
The
most common breeds of dog that like to jump fences are Northern
Terriers and particularly Jack Russell...
Below
we have provided a true life dog story...
Securing
your garden and making it safe for your dog or puppy is really very
important. We recently helped a relatives Fox Hound called Simba who
jumped their fence on more than one occasion and in one case badly
injured another dog.
They cured this problem by simply making the fence higher and secure...
Tips
on how to stop your dog jumping fence panels, gates, hedges etc...
- Stop your dogs digging
under the fence by filling in any gaps or holes. Dig a trench 1 foot
under the ground and place the bottom of the fence under the ground so
that your dog can't dig under it.
- Remove any objects
that your dog is using as a boost or make shift ladder to help them
jump over the fence.
- Put obstacles 2 meters
in front of the fence as this stops your dog from getting a good run up.
- You can use negative
reinforcement dog training
devices such as shock collars or correction collars - these can be
triggered automatically by markers in the fence.
We don't personally like using this training method but if it is a
choice between using negative reinforcement and your dog being
destroyed you may have no other option. However, there are correction
collars that give off a water or citronella spray as the correction
rather than a shock.
- Use simple dog
training commands to train your dog - by training
your dog to come you will be
able to stop your dog jumping fence panels, gates or hedges etc...
- If your dogs are
digging under the fence - put some chicken mesh under the soil - they
hate the feel of the mesh on their paws. You could even
sprinkle some cayenne pepper in the soil as a correction method.
- Exercise your dog
regularly, a tired dog is less likely to jump fences.
- Keep your dog
stimulated by playing lots of dog or puppy games with your pooch.
- Make the garden a
really fun and attractive place to be with lots of toys and chews, your
garden has to be more attractive than your neighbors garden!
- Be fair and
consistently reward good behavior.
- If you catch your dog
jumping fence panels, gates or hedges etc don't go running after him or
chase him as he may start to enjoy the attention.
Follow
these tips and techniques and you should manage to stop your dog
jumping fence panels, wall, hedges etc within about 1 month to 6 weeks.
Don't ignore the problem as you don't want another Simba problem where
another dog gets hurt.
If you are really having problems and just can't seem to cure the
problem, try taking your pooch to dog or puppy
training classes.
Oh as promised you can get some free
vet advice below...
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Free Vet Advice
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