How Do You Keep A Dog From Running Away?
There are various reasons why a dog might want to run away or escape. It’s not to be defiant or because he’s unhappy with you. Typical reasons are boredom, not enough exercise, fear, the desire to return to his old environment if he recently came to live with you–or for the simple fact that he likes to run. There are several ways to keep your “Roameo” from escaping. Give your dog plenty of exercise, including walks and games of fetch to curb his urge to escape. Identify the source of your dog’s fear if you think fear is what’s causing her to run, and try to eliminate it. Prevent your dog’s escape by physical means such as heightening the fence so he can’t jump over, closing up any space underneath the fence, making sure the gate/fence is secure and having a gate to stop him if he runs out the front door. Use whatever your command is for inappropriate behavior such as “No” or “Stay” if you see your dog trying to escape from the yard or out the front door. Reward her with praise and a t
