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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 55 lbs

Scooby recently learned he can jump over my fence and although I’ve built barriers he still had managed to either get out or at least keeps trying. Is there any way to stop this bad habit of his? Anyway to make him forget he can jump it?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2019

I highly recommend walking Scooby on a leash to go outside. I would also make sure that Scooby is microchipped. There isn't much you can do to stop him besides this from jumping over the fence. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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