Dog digging under fence?

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I  I have a small mixed breed dog, he just started at night, while I am sleeping of digging under the fence to get into my neighbors back yard. I can never catch him in the act, so correcting him at the time is impossible. But if that isn't bad enough my neighbors also have small dog, they have a doggie door, I do not , my dog is an outside only dog. He woke the neighbors up barking at their dog with his head poked into the doggie door. I am constantly repairing the fence of holes he has dug. Any suggestions, I have to get this under control. I have limited funds, I would like to get a dog shocker but cant afford it. And i hate to take him to the pound , he was dumped along the side of the road when i found him he is rescue.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

We had this problem. You put tight barbwire around the edges of the fence. Works like a charm. And trust me, it doesn't hurt them. They touch it once and they leave it alone.

Labman · Answer

I have my fence lined with flagstone.  With my own truck, a nearby quarry, and lots of work, it was cheap.  

I would rather see the dog inside in a crate at night and when you are away.  A crate would be less than $50 and you could have it tonight.  Even cheaper on Craig's list or Free cycle.

Tiger Lilly · Answer

You can use chicken wire, or any kind of small fencing, even bricks. Also, what really helped with our dogs digging problem (and this is gross), but if you put their poop in the holes that they dig, it makes them not want to dig there anymore. Good luck..

? · Answer

Try lining your fence with bricks you can put them 1 or 2 bricks high.

This worked with my dog and my neighbours dog.

Good luck, Happy New Year!!!

JenVT · Answer

You have to stay outside with him.  Keep him inside unless you can supervise him. Crate him when you are not home if he doesn't have house manners yet.

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