Every dog owner wants a lovely fenced backyard where the dog can sniff out exciting things or maybe take a nap in the shade.
It’s perfect, except when your dog becomes more curious and an escape artist. One minute, you see them from the kitchen window; the next, they are gone.
To deal with the situation and discover why they’re trying to escape let’s find out more in this article today and see how we can stop our dog from escaping.
Can You Train a Pitbull to Stop Escaping?
So yes, you can train your people to stop him from escaping. But you have to do some hard work here to stop your Pitbull. You must ensure the puppy does not get bored or leave him alone for long.
Identifying the Causes of Pitbull Escapes
Before trying to cure or train your Pitbull not to escape, it is best to identify the cause of such behavior.
Here are some of the causes why your dog could try to escape:
Social Isolation
Your Pitbull may be escaping because they are bored and lonely, especially if:
- They are left alone for long periods without opportunities for interaction with you.
- The environment is relatively barren, without playmates or toys.
- They are a puppy or adolescents (under three years old) and don’t have other channels for their energy.
- Pitbulls are a particularly active type of dog and need a dynamic “job” to be happy.
- Your dog visits places after each escape that provide interaction and fun things. For example, your dog may play with a neighbor’s dog or visit the local schoolyard to play with the children.
Sexual Searching
Pitbulls become sexually mature at around 6 months of age. Unneutered male dogs have a solid drive to seek out female dogs, and it can be difficult to prevent an unbroken dog from escaping when its motivation is very high.
Fears and Phobias
Your dog may escape out of fear, especially if exposed to loud noises like thunderstorms, firecrackers, or construction sounds.
Separation Anxiety
Your Pitbull may be trying to escape due to separation anxiety if:
- He runs as soon as you get away.
- They display behaviors that show a strong attachment to you, such as following you everywhere, greeting you with overlove or reacting anxiously to you leaving the house.
- They remain near the house after they have escaped in hopes you might return.
Factors that can result in a separation anxiety problem:
- Your family’s schedule has changed, resulting in your dog being left alone more often.
- Your family has recently moved to a new house.
- Your family has experienced the death or loss of a family member or another pet.
- Your dog has recently spent time at an animal shelter or boarding kennel.
Different Methods Of Preventing Pitbull from Escaping
Here are a few ways you can train your Pitbull to stop escaping.
1. Install a Fence
Hopefully, this is obvious, but you only want your dog outside with your supervision if she’s in an enclosed area. A physical fence is generally best, but if you cannot do this in your neighborhood, using an electronic wall is better than risking the possibility of your dog running into the street.
2. Keep Your Dog Engaged
If you believe your dog is escaping due to boredom, try to find ways to keep him interested. Such engagements mean getting a few more toys for the backyard, taking long walks, or teaching him a new trick once a day.
3. Prevent Digging
One of the most common ways dogs get out of fenced-in areas is to dig an ample enough space to crawl under the wall or gate.
You can decrease the chances of this happening by placing a chain link fence or large rocks along the yard’s edge or burying chicken wire under the ground at the base of the wall so they can’t dig through it.
4. Spay and Neuter
If your male dog is neutered, he will be far less likely to try to escape in search of females. And if your female is spayed, she won’t turn your house into a magnet for every unfixed male dog in the area.
The further advantage of spayed and neutered dogs is that they can be healthier, live longer lives, and not contribute to too many unwanted dogs around.
Talk to your vet or a local dog professional for more tips and tricks about keeping your dog from escaping your yard. And, of course, the excellent way to keep your dog from escaping is not to let it outside unless you can supervise it.
Conclusion
Before getting a dog, you should remember how energetic the breed is, especially if it’s a Pitbull. Pitbulls are known for their high energy and intelligence.
So, if a Pitbull gets bored and has no one to interact with, it will try to escape, and you have to avoid that from happening. An escaped Pitbull could accidentally someone or their property, and people will blame the breed.
