Peanut digs under fence and escapes. Need help asap! Big strong Chihuhua, skilled excavator, 100' chainlink fence, soft soil/humus below fence. Need cheap fast stopgap AND cheap long-term answer. [more inside]
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead on Oct 6, 2009 - 29 answers

Is there a way to give a dog a safe indoor place away from a cat? [more inside]
posted by wukkuan on May 23, 2008 - 16 answers

How do I keep two active young dogs with good jumping ability a) from being bitten by snakes b) active and happy while I am away during the day on a property of about 20 acres? What's it roughly going to cost me?
posted by vizsla on Oct 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Stairs (wood) lead from backyard up to outdoor deck (wood). Dog can run up. Want to install something to keep dog in yard, with stairs remaining usable, without hiring expensive contractor. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by staggernation on Apr 10, 2007 - 16 answers

Is wireless, invisible dog fencing effective, and if so, which brand(s) would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by MrToad on Mar 2, 2007 - 24 answers

My dog is starting to roam. Anyone have experience with electric dog fences? How well did they work for you?
posted by atchafalaya on Jan 26, 2005 - 17 answers

I'm looking for an invisible fence for our 15 pound Schnoodle. Are the store-bought models sufficient, or should we go with a professionally installed system (i.e. these folks)? Do they work when there's snow on the ground?
posted by schoolgirl report on Jan 5, 2005 - 9 answers