How to Stop a Dog From Running Away

Your dog should never be outside unsupervised. IF you are out there with her it is doubtful she will escape. If she still manages to get out then take her out on a leash. For the person who said they live in the country & therefore have NO laws - often there are STATE laws so it would'nt matter if there are local laws or not.

I would like to reply to the person that has her collie in the country. You are not alone. We have 22 acres and 2 goldens that I'm having trouble keeping home from the neighbors too. I am with you that dogs shouldn't be penned or on leashes all day - what would the point be in having a dog? I find the person replying to you about laws and leashes and fences to be very very rude - I searched the internet on how to keep my dog home and it took me to this discussion forum - that's how I found this site. At least we care to keep our dogs home and are looking for advice. That person doesn't have any advice and any good decent caring person would have talked to you rather than scolded you. I'm assuming this person didn't affect you in any way shape or form (I hope not) and if you learn of any great advice, please share - as for me, I'll continue to look for positive advice. Good Luck!

The best advice I can give...keep your dog happy, healthy and busy at home and most of them will stay at home. Yes I have had a dog get away from the house while I was at work...and she was missing for 2 months..I got her back and she has never left since. However, my neighbors have a pit bull who constanly runs away...to roll in the goose poop ( I guess she likes the small ) and then righ to my house. The reason...she know here that she gets full meals, she hss toys and tennis balls, her own crate with bed and blankie, she goes for walk and is allowed to sleep on the cough with me. I guess she just likes it here better. By the way...there is a Pit Bull video I want to post for all those out here who may not understand the breed but I need to get permission first...however it is posted on my web pages http://www.freewebs.com/honeyshaven/