How to Stop Dogs Breaking into a Neighbour's Property

vchar on 21/12/2022 - 11:48
Last edited 21/12/2022 - 12:07 by 1 other user

hi folks,

My dogs are quite naughty and keep breaking into one of my neighbors every now and then. The fence between the neighbor and my property is reasonably old, I've fixed it by adding another layer of fencing mesh but the problem is the dogs keep digging below the fence/mesh and break into the neighbor. Unless something like NATO razor wire is used, I don't think the current fence could stop my dogs. I've got like 8 neighbors but my dogs break into only one :D. I don't know what they are after.

Any suggestion to stop my dogs breaking into other properties other than building a new fence which probably costs me a fortune due to the trees growing along the fence and it is about 1km in length?

Cheers,

Pets

Comments

  • Cheaplikethebird on 21/12/2022 - 12:05
    +10

    You're supposed to dig the fence in so it goes about two feet below the ground to prevent them digging under it.

    • Nugs on 21/12/2022 - 12:19
      +1

      or maybe horizontal just under the surface back into your own yard
      I saw that on how to fox proof your chicken pen
      .

    • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 12:33
      -4

      Yeah but that’s too hard to do so due to rocky surface

      • pinchies on 21/12/2022 - 12:53
        +48

        According to your dogs it is not so hard

        • Cheaplikethebird on 21/12/2022 - 16:12
          +6

          To be fair though the dogs only have to make one hole while old mate here has 1km of fence to dig in…

    • HeWhoKnows on 22/12/2022 - 11:41
      +2

      Its OPs responsibility to keep the dogs within OPs property.
      That means installing appropriate fencing/barriers or even tying the dogs up with a long rope if necessary
      Better sort it out before council fines start coming your way…it gets fairly EXPENSIVE!

  • ForkSnorter on 21/12/2022 - 12:10
    +18

    The fact that they're breaking into your neighbour's house is not really the issue here. If you have dogs, it's your responsibility to ensure they can't escape at all (especially into the wild), by having a dog-proof fence around your property. I think training the dogs would be too difficult, and wouldn't solve the fact that the fence isn't dog-proof. So fencing is the only solution.

    • HeWhoKnows on 22/12/2022 - 11:42

      Actual not really
      The cheapest way to keep them at bay is to have them tied up!

  • Muzeeb on 21/12/2022 - 12:11
    +12

    With a 1km boundary it's probably easier to have a dedicated dog area.

    We have 4 dogs and live on a farm. We built a dog pen, about the size of a suburban back yard, to contain the dogs when they can't be supervised. Dog pen also has extra mesh to keep the snakes out and the dogs safer during the summer. Add a misting system and shelter and they will have no reason to want to leave.

    • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 12:28
      -2

      Was thinking so but didn’t like the idea of double fence.

      • DoctorCalculon on 22/12/2022 - 00:08
        +8

        We get it… You don't want to spend any money on an adequate fencing solution folks here are suggesting.
        What you are after is something that magically repels pets along the boundary.

        • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 08:07
          +1

          That’s not what I meant. Both my neighbour and I tried to get contractors to build a new fence. They came and inspected and promised to send us quotes but never shown up due to the challenges they may face building a new fence.

          I don’t mind being judged but sometimes, you folks should give yourself a break.

          • AzzDawg on 22/12/2022 - 09:21
            +3

            @vchar: Maybe try following up the fencing contractor and source quotes from other fencing contractors.

    • lisamacoz on 22/12/2022 - 08:27
      +2

      It sounds like you put some serious effort into your dogs. It's really nice to hear. The other dogs must be jealous. Love the misting system idea to keep them cool.

  • Quantumcat on 21/12/2022 - 12:11
    +9

    If your fence is 1km long is it safe to say you live rurally? Get a system with a wire that goes along your fence and dog collars that give a warning sound when they get too close (and a zap if they ignore it). It requires a few days of careful training but after that they won't get closer than a few metres from the fence. You just need to make sure there are no easy gaps to sprint through. My parents' dog is quite clever. They used to leave the gate open all day but then she worked out she could just sprint through and only get zapped for a microsecond. Then they started closing the gate but she worked out she could quickly squeeze through the gap between the fence and the gate. Then they stuffed the hole with chicken wire and she did not escape again. As long as it takes more than a second to get through the fence they won't be able to (they won't be able to spend several minutes digging a new hole, or jump and then climb over the top for example).

    • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 12:28
      +3

      Yeah it is a rural block in the middle of the town

      • Quantumcat on 21/12/2022 - 17:27
        +4

        I don't know who is randomly negging you, so have some upvotes

        • TheGhost on 22/12/2022 - 11:27
          +2

          His dogs maybe.

    • AzzDawg on 22/12/2022 - 09:24
      +1

      Check the law for your local area, these are prohibited in some states are they are considered inhumane.

      An easier and cheaper option may be running an electric fence wire along the bottom of the fence in question and run it off a solar powered energizer.

    • hiancc on 22/12/2022 - 10:08

      Best suggestion so far

  • 87percent on 21/12/2022 - 12:23
    +7

    My neighbours dog kept digging into our yard. They put a heap of bricks against their fence line and seems to have fixed the problem (for now)

    • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 12:27

      Yeah I’m also doing that and probably need to order more bricks

      • SBOB on 21/12/2022 - 18:38
        +3

        You're going to run bricks along a 1km fence :/

        • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 08:10
          +1

          That’s the pain brought me here and put up this post :)

    • donga100 on 21/12/2022 - 15:19
      +2

      I've done this at my place and it has been very effective but I only have about 100m of fence line in the back yard.

      • 87percent on 21/12/2022 - 19:54

        Yeah, neighbours was about 4m.

  • Drakesy on 21/12/2022 - 12:34
    +1

    Electric wire
    or collars that shock/put out nasty smelling stuff if the boundary is breached.

    If i was the neighbour and coming home to someone else's dogs in my backyard and possibly defecating the council would be onsite pronto.

    • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 08:20

      I got it now why some neighbours of mine were very serious when their dogs break into my property while I didn’t actually care or mind. I even told my neighbours that I’ve got plenty of space so their dogs don’t bother me even a bit. 🙂

      Due to their seriousness, sometimes I fix the fence for my neighbours 😛

  • GG57 on 21/12/2022 - 13:02

    I hope your dogs are not destroying property or animals when they are not contained / under your control. You could be up for a large penalty.

  • Austaurean on 21/12/2022 - 13:08
    +2

    Bunnings. Electric Fence…

  • nswnotill on 21/12/2022 - 13:12

    A strip of weldmesh say 15-30cm wide along the fence line is also effective. I have used this technique to stop foxes digging under chook yard chicken wire.

    • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 13:14
      -1

      Yeah I used some of them along with some rocks. Was thinking to buy some more but wanted to see if any better solutions.

  • singlemalt72 on 21/12/2022 - 13:25
    +2

    Attach a length of mesh near the bottom of the fence and peg the remainder to the ground, dogs will be unable to dig under

  • Donaldhump on 21/12/2022 - 13:34
    -1

    electric fence and collar, or fence an area within your boundary and keep them in there

  • sharkyoz on 21/12/2022 - 13:39

    get a heap of star pickets and drive them into ground next to fence where they usually get through.

  • pharkurnell on 21/12/2022 - 14:13
    +1

    The fence between the neighbor and my property is reasonably old,

    New fence…

  • coffeeinmyveins on 21/12/2022 - 14:49
    +1

    Any suggestion to stop my dogs breaking into other properties other than building a new fence which probably costs me a fortune due to the trees growing along the fence and it is about 1km in length?

    Given that your fence is so long, like you said, anything you do that will actually solve it will cost a fortune.

    Can you create a smaller fenced area for them?

    Possibly work out WHY they are digging into this ONE neighbours yard, do they have small animals they are attracted to or something?

    • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 14:58

      that's what I could not understand really. I don't know what they are after and they don't break into other neighbours except that one. it is really weird. I was also thinking to create a small fenced area for them but thought restricting them to a small area is like taking away their freedom.

      • GG57 on 21/12/2022 - 15:27

        What do you dogs do when they get into the neighbours property?

        • vchar on 21/12/2022 - 16:09
          +1

          they basically walk around and don't do anything noticeable. that neighbour has a huge block of land although smaller than mine. they probably not happy to live with us?

  • dm02 on 22/12/2022 - 00:40
    -3

    If you live near a river, I've got a bag

    • dm02 on 22/12/2022 - 17:13

      No one recognised the House quote? :(

  • NanoDuke on 22/12/2022 - 07:29
    +1

    Breaking Bark

  • Sinnerator on 22/12/2022 - 08:00
    +1

    You answered your own question, use razor wire.

    • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 08:14

      That’s the first solution I came up with but was told it is illegal and may get sued if it causes injuries to even those break into my property 🙂

  • Gesiet on 22/12/2022 - 08:01
    +1

    Have you looked into Hidden Fence? A lot of our neighbours have success with this system (we’re on acreage)

    • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 08:13

      Not sure what it is but will check, thanks mate

  • nswnotill on 22/12/2022 - 08:06
    +2

    In past years, farmers were able to purchase 'rabbit netting' at local rural hardware store. This netting is 30cm wide, galvanised, and comes in long rolls.
    The idea is to make a rip line as close to the fence as possible, and partially bury the netting under the normal netting fence. This is to discourage rabbits from burrowing under the fence. It should work for dogs as well.

  • 2esc on 22/12/2022 - 09:02
    +1

    Electric collars would be cheapest option to try

    • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 10:31

      I haven't tried this one, Ill search and buy one. did you know a good one to recommend?

  • lovepub on 22/12/2022 - 10:51
    +1

    Something could be buried in the neighbours yard????? ☠️

    Is yours a police dog? 🐕

  • Roney on 22/12/2022 - 11:57
    +1

    Put on a dog cone?

    • vchar on 22/12/2022 - 16:41

      I was thinking about it as I’ve seen a neighbour of mine use it after their dogs broke into my property:)

  • lordra on 22/12/2022 - 16:28

    Curious - What dogs do you have?

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 24/12/2022 - 14:35

    Does the neighbour care that your dogs are going into his yard?

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