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My dog keeps jumping the fence. How can I stop her from escaping?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 35 lbs

i have a 6 year old English StratfordShire mix. Kali is originally a outside dog but then become and inside dog for a couple of years but due to problems she is now a outside dog again. She is constantly jumping the fence no matter what i do. i have tried putting her on a tether hooked up to a harness but she still manages to get out. She will run around the neighborhood or come straight to the front door. im really scared thats shes going to get hit by a car. I can't afford a electric fence.

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2017

Hi there. Since she is getting out, and there a lot dangers out there, I highly recommend she be placed back in side. This is safer for her all around. There really isn't another alternative other then a crate inside.

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