Husky of the Month |
Congrats Nikita, Archer, and Cheyanne,our November HOTM Winners! Husky Cuddles!
Thanks to all for this month's entries!
|
Forum Rules | 1. Here we prefer clarity to agreement. Obviously not everyone is going to agree on a topic; here we prefer to talk out our differences in a respectful manner to ensure mutual understanding and respect. 2. Read the Stickies and Announcements. Each sub-forum may have specific rules which trump the Forum Rules in cases where there may be conflicting information. Read the rules of each board before you post so that you are clear on the expectations of the staff. 3. Respect ALL Staff and Admins. These people volunteer of their time and MUST be respected as well as their word adhered to. They are responsible for maintaining a free, open, clear and organized forum. Anyone found to be openly undermining any official ruling by a staff member will be warned. 4. Signatures: One picture only and no links. Images: To keep the forum looking neat and tidy, we ask that members insert just one picture only in their signatures. The picture should be no more than 200x500 pixels and should be of an appropriate subject, for example, your dogs and their names. Should you need assistance creating an appropriate signature, please PM an Admin and we would be happy to help! This is to ensure that signatures remain a welcome addition to our forum instead of a cumbersome distraction. Links: Hyperlinks in signatures--unless to a personal blog or photo stream of your dogs (like Flckr or Piscasa, for example)--are strictly prohibited. Please PM a staff member with any questions or concerns regarding this rule. |
Rescue Spotlight |
Our current rescue spotlight is: Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue!
|
Top Dog Website Award Winner! | |
|
| Author | Message |
---|
vtomlinson Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-23 Location : Duluth, Ga
| Subject: how do you keep them in? Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:17 pm | |
| Hi! I'm Ginny - I haven't done an intro post yet but I will. I have a little issue that I hope you guys can help me with. First let me say that I've had Siberian Huskies for the last 14 years. Our female passed away last Jan and we added two more to our pack last fall. So we have a total of three huskies, our old boy Kobi, our puppy Loki (red/white in the picture) and a young female rescue named Dakota. She's the reason for the post. We've been in our house with a nice big back yard for the past 12 years. We've got chicken wire at the base of all of the 6' fences to keep the dogs from digging under and none of them have ever tried to climb out... until now. So my question is, do any of you have any tips for husky proofing our yard? They're inside during the day and they're microchipped but I don't feel like our back yard is secure any more.... Thanks! GInny [img] [/img] |
| | | BayAreaHuskies Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-26
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:33 pm | |
| What is the fence made out of? If it's a wood fence, is there a way to add to the top of it, or is it more of a picket or metal deal?
If you're able to add to the top of it, I would recommend adding something between 6" - 12" that inverts or slopes back in towards the yard. Something like this if you were looking at it from the side:
\ _\ __\ __| __| __| __|
They won't be able to climb an angle like that. If you can't add to the top, you could line the inside of the fence with wire that is shaped in the same inverted manner. |
| | | SaraB Rescue Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-09-09 Location : Deltona, FL
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:42 pm | |
| Bad huskies! lol. Is that the only place they try to escape? Here's one idea: It's called a coyote bar, but like Sam will tell you, some huskies can get climb over them! _________________ -Sara |
| | | vtomlinson Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-23 Location : Duluth, Ga
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:46 pm | |
| It is a wooden fence with pickets. The problem is the retaining wall - Dakota climbs it like its a staircase and uses the chicken wire on the split rail fence to pull herself up... |
| | | SaraB Rescue Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-09-09 Location : Deltona, FL
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:48 pm | |
| You could always put a hot wire around the fence. Like the one for horses and it will shock them if the touch it. Probably won't fix the problem 100%, but it will probably make them think twice! I know when I laid my arm on one I jumped! _________________ -Sara |
| | | vtomlinson Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-23 Location : Duluth, Ga
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:12 am | |
| - SaraB wrote:
- Bad huskies! lol. Is that the only place they try to escape? Here's one idea:
It's called a coyote bar, but like Sam will tell you, some huskies can get climb over them! Nope not the only place. She got out last night - there was a vine or branch or something on the outside of the gate and she pulled on it until the gate came open. This one is going to be trouble.... |
| | | iceblulady Adult
Join date : 2012-01-06 Location : Port St Lucie, FL
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:23 pm | |
| Can you add a piece of wood to the area the dog is looking over like so |
| | | vtomlinson Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-23 Location : Duluth, Ga
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:32 pm | |
| - iceblulady wrote:
- Can you add a piece of wood to the area the dog is looking over like so
I think that's the plan. Hubby says he doesn't want to do an electric wire so we'll have to rig that spot somehow. Thanks for all of the suggestions! |
| | | hollywoodhuskies Senior
Join date : 2011-07-24 Location : Los Angeles
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:54 pm | |
| Escape artist husky Mom at your service! The lean in fence is definitely the best bet if you don't want to go electric - which, btw, I've had my hand on a few times and is pretty minor. Here's a good example from a wolfdog sanctuary (yes, my crazy husky had me researching wolf containment systems): - source: http://yamnuska.therueproject.com/resources/containment/ Here is a tutorial on the coyote rollers: http://www.huskycamp.com/security.htm Use PVC, not ABS. You can put it up on that place she's standing on so that she can't stand on it. Or just close up the fence above where she's standing so she can't get out. If you use chain link, use the small one she can't get her paws into to climb. Non-climbing horse fence. Apparently you can't see it clearly from far away, so it wouldn't make your yard look like a prison. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=202025614&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=202025614&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D22X-_-202025614 Lastly, if she's new - she may just need time to realize this is her home. If it's high energy making her do this, she may need an extra walk with a backpack full of water bottles to tire her out. |
| | | vtomlinson Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-23 Location : Duluth, Ga
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:26 pm | |
| - hollywoodhuskies wrote:
- Lastly, if she's new - she may just need time to realize this is her home. If it's high energy making her do this, she may need an extra walk with a backpack full of water bottles to tire her out.
This is great info, thanks! It may be time for a second walk everyday too, although it's more her prey drive that has her going nuts. There are critters on the other side of that fence! There was a big turtle walking around back there the other day and it was driving her crazy that she couldn't get to the noise. |
| | | hollywoodhuskies Senior
Join date : 2011-07-24 Location : Los Angeles
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:53 pm | |
| - vtomlinson wrote:
- hollywoodhuskies wrote:
- Lastly, if she's new - she may just need time to realize this is her home. If it's high energy making her do this, she may need an extra walk with a backpack full of water bottles to tire her out.
This is great info, thanks! It may be time for a second walk everyday too, although it's more her prey drive that has her going nuts. There are critters on the other side of that fence! There was a big turtle walking around back there the other day and it was driving her crazy that she couldn't get to the noise. Hmmm...that's something completely different then. The tiring her out will definitely take the "edge off" but if she has a high enough prey drive you'll need to definitely reinforce the fence with the lean-in method. Good luck! BTW - we have the Ruff wear backpacks : http://www.backcountryk9.com/199/0/Products.aspx It fits 1 liter of water in the bladders and stands up really well on our hikes. |
| | | vtomlinson Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-23 Location : Duluth, Ga
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:54 am | |
| |
| | | Sponsored content
| Subject: Re: how do you keep them in? | |
| |
| | | |
| Permissions in this forum: | You cannot reply to topics in this forum
| |
| |
| Latest topics | » Summer Time and the .... by Lostmaniac Yesterday at 11:48 pm
» Squirt mystery illness and xrays by Lostmaniac Yesterday at 11:39 pm
» The Desert Pack by Lostmaniac Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:19 am
» Dasuquin for the win! by Lostmaniac Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:09 pm
» Hi new here by Lostmaniac Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:58 am
» A day in the life by TwisterII Mon Oct 21, 2024 10:07 am
» Dog Attacked and Killed at Apex Park, Golden, CO by Lostmaniac Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:19 pm
» Recall Information by aljones Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:20 am
» Whining after anesthesia by Lostmaniac Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:20 pm
» Hello from Hiro by Lostmaniac Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:58 am
» Eye change help by amymeme Wed Sep 04, 2024 4:33 am
» 2 year old Husky has mouth sores and patch on leg by Bigdog2 Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:48 pm
» Why do other dog's dislike my husky? by Bigdog2 Fri Aug 09, 2024 10:38 pm
» Need advice on best way to introduce new puppy to our 8 year old male husky by aljones Fri Aug 09, 2024 3:08 pm
» Pending renewal or deletion by jbealer Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:35 pm
» Inflammatory Bowel Disease? by amymeme Wed Jul 31, 2024 3:34 pm
» URL Expiring. Do we renew? by ddvora Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:06 pm
» Hypothyrodism? by TwisterII Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:35 am
» Infection & Possible Tumor on Paw Pad. Help plz. Pictures Included by aljones Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:58 pm
» I just need ppl to talk to that understand by TwisterII Mon Jun 24, 2024 12:03 pm
|
|