How do you get a 2 y/o dog to stop digging holes under the fence to escape?
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snakelover
ANSWERS: 4
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Feed it so he doesn't feel the need to go elsewhere to look for food
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The best dog training manual I've seen is How to be Your Dog's Best Friend by the Monks of New Skete. It is in print thirty years for a reason.
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Brick up the holes. If that don't work, put a shock collar on him. He'll learn his boundaries real quick.
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Ever get bored at work? Well, imagine how boring being in the backyard can be compared to touring the neighborhood. A 30 minute walk is a good start, but you should also provide him doggy entertainment for the time that he is in the backyard. Otherwise he's left with little to dog and will want to venture out to find some fun. I'd recommend picking up interactive toys and setting up things for him to do when you're gone. Otherwise he will be sure to make up his own entertainment, including barking, digging, and escaping. I recommend getting him involved in dog training.If he knows the basics, take time to train him how to do tricks so that you can balance the physical and mental exertion. A tired dog is less likely to cause problems than an energetic dog. A good place for training is http://students.dogacademy.com They've got online programs that you can do on your own time. Don't use a shock collar except as a last resort. If you haven't properly taught him what to do and ensured that he has something positive to do, it's unfair to punish him.
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