Containing the "beast"...

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I will very soon be in the market for a DDR GSD...providing my other queries are answered by other members who say a DDR can be a loving, family pet, as well as a worker.
Plans for his living quarters:
1) ...an area of roughly 20' x 80'
2) ...5' - 6' high galvanized fencing, hopefully 6 gauge, or at least treated with some chew deterrent which is weather proof, or inspected daily for such areas and treated with bitter apple and/or repaired.
3) ...bottom of fence locked into a strip of cement to discourage escape by digging
4) ...a spring-loaded section of fencing atop the main fenced section, angled 10 degrees over the inside of the kennel, spring loaded so if the dog attempts to get a paw on top of it the section will give, providing no secure "paw-hold" for the dog
OR
...A fence TOP over the kennel to bar exit over the fence, or to discourage a secretly mutated animal from sprouting wings and flapping away to freedom
5) ...a fenced alcove entry into the kennel, disallowing the dog from rushing out of the kennel as a human opens the gate to exit/enter. The dog will be met by yet another gate, whereupon he will only be turned back inside the kennel. The kennel will be completely shaded, and will be located behind an auto repair garage.
This may seem a bit over the top, but I am fully aware of the extreme athleticism of the GSD, live on a busy highway, across from which is a very nice park where the dog will receive most of his exercise (aside from the treadmill and stair-stepper provided in his mini-gym). Okay, now I AM being silly!
Any comments, suggestions?

[Verivus]

So he's going to live outside?

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Originally Posted by Verivus

So he's going to live outside?

Yes, he will be an outside dog. I plan to install a doggie door on each of the two buildings bordering the fence, in case he will become "motivated" to greet any unwelcome "visitors".
I also would like to build an enclosure inside the older building, complete with a small window unit air conditioner. I understand the DDR GSD to be a double-coated doggie, and it gets hot down heah in the south!
Advice? Comments?

[Scleropages]

That seems excessive. Of course, my dog lives inside, so I wouldn't really know how good he could be at getting out of a fence.

[misfits]

You could always just buy security cameras, they don't eat and you don't have to clean up after them.

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Originally Posted by Scleropages

That seems excessive. Of course, my dog lives inside, so I wouldn't really know how good he could be at getting out of a fence.

YouTube - ‪Thank God I have a 6 ft fence!‬‏

YouTube - ‪Thank God I have a 6 ft fence!‬‏

[Emoore]

How do you expect the dog to protect your home and family when he's penned up in his velociraptor enclosure? Want a dog that will really protect your family? Let him live with the family.

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Originally Posted by misfits

You could always just buy security cameras, they don't eat and you don't have to clean up after them.

Yeah, but surveillance cameras...
1) ...are difficult to conceal
2) ...easy to avoid (wear a hoodie, sunglasses, cap, etc.)
3) ...don't give you any love, wag their tails, etc.
4) ...just ain't cuddly enough for me

A DDR GSD...
1) ...would leave a lasting DENTAL impression upon an intruder's buttocks
2) ...would alert me to a visitor were I to be far out in the yard next door
3) ...give me an opportunity to work to preserve the DDR line ("Line"? Used appropriately here?)
4) ...an ego trip
5) ...a living, breathing companion, with whom to make fond memories

[Verivus]

Originally Posted by Emoore

How do you expect the dog to protect your home and family when he's penned up in his velociraptor enclosure? Want a dog that will really protect your family? Let him live with the family.

This.

[Lilie]

I'm sorry - you have really put a great deal of thought into your enclosure. But reading the details I kept thinking, "Did I miss something? Are they getting a dog or a bear?"