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    Jumping fences

    Can anyone else's lab jump a 4-foot fence? Unfortunately I can't put in a higher one, so if anyone has suggestions to prevent his jumping, I'm all ears. Thanks

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    Outside of not leaving the dog outside unsupervised so that you can correct mid-act, you might google coyote rollers. This might work, assuming that he is grabbing onto the top of the fence to get over.
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    Another alternative is an invisible fence, wired right through the fence itself. It doesn't have to be an expensive one, either. They can be purchased for that purpose at Walmart.

    I wouldn't use one of the cheapies as a full containment system, but to deter a dog from jumping by weaving it through the fence, that would be ideal.
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    most dogs can sail over a short fence.

    First, dont let him out unsipervised for now so he cannot keep practicing the behaviour. when you are out correct him before be jumps.

    longer term the above thoughs on coyote rollers (may not work which such a short fence but worth exploring) or installing an Invisble Fence.

    is there no way yo raise tbe fence with say chicken wire or other cheaper alternative? is your fence wood or chain link?

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    i had sibs that climbed, yes just like we would, a 6 ft fence. one foot in the hole and the others coming behind. i watched them do it.

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    Yep, mine completely cleared a 4 ft fence with little effort. I second the invisible fence idea.

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    Lucy did a 6 foot fence in her youth like it was nothing.
    Get on this - before he gets any more successful climbs over under his belt. It's a payoff thing in their head. If they're successful even only some of the time, it's enough of a payoff for them to keep trying.
    So, whatever you do, don't let him be unsupervised in the interim.

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    I think you first need a video camera to determine if the dog is clearing the fence. If the dog is completely clearing the fence, you will need other options. Since you cannot go higher, you may be able to electrify below at the jumping point. Electrifying will not harm the dog permanently, but it will deter them because they experience the zap while they are thinking about jumping. The invisible fence works on the same principle, but I've seen and read about dogs that jump through the invisible fence and keep going. At least with the electrified fence, it is a good consequence once or twice.

    Before the board crashed, someone (me?) posted a beagle escaping an enclosure. I've also experienced some interesting escapes and a determined dog is very interesting to watch. You simply have to be more determined than the dog. That is where the video camera comes in.

    If the dog isn't an outside dog, there is nothing wrong with supervised visits outside. You just have to get in the mindset, everyday, multiple times per day for at least 3 months that you have to be out there with them. By then hopefully the dog forgets why they wanted to jump in the first place and you will have taught them why they are outside. Either do their stuff, walk or play.

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    Here is one from youtube. If this fence were electrified, he wouldn't do that.

    Belle the Beagles AMAZING Jail Break Escape! - YouTube

    Found the other one I was talking about...
    Beagle Escape - YouTube

    As you can see, it doesn't matter how high the fence is, a determined dog will do anything to get out. Search youtube for more amusing videos. You have to ask yourself if you are willing to do what it takes to stop the dog.

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    Quote Originally Posted by battmain View Post
    Since you cannot go higher, you may be able to electrify below at the jumping point. Electrifying will not harm the dog permanently, but it will deter them because they experience the zap while they are thinking about jumping. The invisible fence works on the same principle, but I've seen and read about dogs that jump through the invisible fence and keep going. At least with the electrified fence, it is a good consequence once or twice.
    NO!

    Electrified fences are forbidden in most towns. Think of what would happen if a person touched it??

    Very bad advice. And the invisible fence does not shock anyone if they inadvertently touch it. It's the collar that delivers the correction.

    Maybe some dogs will run through, but most Labs take to them very well.
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