Comments on: Why Do Dogs Escape Their Yards?

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:07:40 +0000

Mine escape occasionally, but they rarely leave our own property. They tend to head for the trails that we walk them on. I personally just think they do it when they’re bored, because they usually do it on a day when they miss a long walk, and it’s usually our jack russell leading the pack.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:46:55 +0000

i haven’t ever had my dog try to escape from the yard. she’s an inside/outside cocker spaniel. and there are lots of dog parks that are fenced in and she gets along well with other dogs, and it’s a larger area for her to run around and get some energy out. it’s great!

By: the three dog blogger

the three dog blogger — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:04:23 +0000

It is definitely a good idea to let your dogs experince as much as they can from an early age. For me it definitely improved the confidence levels of our shy dog Daisy. The more she interacts with new people and places the better she is. I can still remember sitting at a cafe outside with her staring totally transfixed at a mum playing with her young child and holding her in the air. It was like Daisy was thinking "I didn't know people could fly"! The more people that gave her a fuss when we were out the less shy she became around other people. It is definitely an important part of a well rounded dog. the three dog bloggers last blog post..Are You Too Soft With Your Dog?

By: castocreation hzk

castocreation hzk — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:30:18 +0000

I definitely think dogs get bored and need new scenery to stimulate them. At least mine do. They get so excited when we go to new places. All the new smells, sounds, and sights. I feel bad that we don’t walk them every single day but it’s been a long time since anyone has tried to dig out. And the one time Quinn did we think we was just trying to follow a squirrel.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:25:53 +0000

I think every dog needs a long walk almost every day. Of course, that’s not always possible for most people. But I still think there’s no excuse to not walk your dog at least four days a week for at least a half-hour. Older dogs like some of yours might not need the walk, but younger dogs do.

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:08:16 +0000

Dylan once got out because he was trying to catch a rat. He didn’t go far though – just to the neighbors yard where the rat was hiding. Other than that my dogs always stay in the yard. I think people’s dogs get out of boredom because some people think that leaving a dog outside is the way to entertain it!

Dogs should be kept safe inside when unattended. Then they would not get out!

By: Sew Crazy Dog Lady

Sew Crazy Dog Lady — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:33:50 +0000

My neighbor's dog gets out ALL the time. Either the kids let her out or she leaves the yard because their fence is crap. They never get walked.. ever.. and they have no yard to speak of.. 10x10 ft maybe. She's a great dog.. she'll come right to me.. wagging her tail.. wiggling out of her skin so happy to see a person. She RUNS from him.. he equals the end of fun... Sew Crazy Dog Ladys last blog post..Looking kinda Meh