Pets
dig out of fences or climb them.
Since Scottish terriers were bred to pursue small animals that live in underground dens, these dogs are natural diggers, so care must be taken to see that they do not
dig out of a fenced - in yard.
Some jump or
dig out of fenced yards, others slip out of leashes or run out of an open door.
Not exact matches
Tori don't
dig around the
fence but I have to work harder to keep her from
digging the yard... I am guilty
of waiting because she was a cheap way to get that stump
out of the yard and she had a great time doing it, lol
They're Houdinis when it comes to opening gates,
digging out of enclosures or just climbing over
fences.
The most well - cared for pooches and kitties get loose, slipping
out of collars,
digging under
fences and jumping over walled - in yards — and many are returned simply because they were wearing proper identification.
The min pin's curiosity entices him into being an escape artist,
digging and finagling his way
out of a
fenced yard.
A large yard with a high
fence is necessary, but it is advisable to bury the wire at the base
of the
fence because this dog is likely to
dig its way
out and go off hunting.
Fence must be made
out of something that can not be climbed or
dug under.
Because
of the breed's hot nose, keeping their area securely
fenced is important to keep the Redbones from
digging their way
out to follow an interesting scent.
We have a half acre and the back is
fenced in (actually has double
fencing) and has cattle panel installed on the bottom
of the entire perimeter
of the outer
fence so NO dog can
dig in or
out of the yard and the gates have locks on them so people can not just venture into our yard.
Likes to
dig and once free
of the restraining
fence will set
out in quest
of adventure and / or mischief
Many Airedales have ended up in rescue because they
dug or climbed
out of a
fenced yard, or because their bored and lonely barking caused complaints from the neighbors.
Maybe they
dug under their
fence, slipped
out of their collar, or jumped over the hedge.
A Siberian will climb
fences, leap
fences,
dig under
fences, wriggle under gates, even eat through
fences, slip through doors and windows, slip
out of collars and harnesses... all in the name
of an opportunity to explore the world — and get into whatever trouble he or she can find: hit by moving traffic as the Siberian Husky has no street sense or homing instinct whatsoever, free to chase and kill cats and other small pets, get into dogfights, chase horses and cattle (thus being at risk for injury by kicking or being shot by livestock owners), find poisoned or spoiled meat, pick up ticks and other parasites.
They should always be supervised when outdoors because these little guys love to
dig and not only will the make quick work
of a flower bed, but they will
dig under
fences to get
out and seek new adventure.
A dog may also
dig under the
fence, chew through the
fence, learn to open a gate or use any combination
of these methods to get
out of the yard.
To help reduce conflict in the community, the organization provides information for humane ways to keep cats
out of your yard, including
fencing options, using scented plants as a deterrent, and how to build outdoor litter boxes that will help keep cats from
digging in your garden.
As mentioned above, intact males will go to great lengths to get to a female in heat and can smell them from up to four miles away — dogs will
dig their way
out of yards, break
fences and leashes; cats will break through screen doors and windows, and both will cross streets in heavy traffic, if a female in heat is in the area.
Dogs have been known to
dig under
fences, tear through screen doors and windows, and chew their way
out of crates when they are afraid.
This seems inconceivable to even the most responsible pet guardians, but dogs and cats are capable
of escaping yards (through a gate left open,
digging a hole under the
fence,
out the front door, etc).
Some male dogs have been known to climb
fences or
dig holes to get
out of their yard, or in to another in order to breed with a female in heat.
Sport's behavior history (don't let the kennel staff find
out the hard way that your pooch bites when frightened,
digs at concrete'til his paws get bloody, howls incessantly, climbs
out of his run,
fence fights, etc.) Many kennels will handle difficult dogs if they know up front what the problems are.