"Dangerous" GSD containment - fence heighth etc

[jake]

I DO understand and maybe those that have not been through it do not.The only advice I would have for you is that there is NO way you can leave some dogs out of your sight and control without actually BEING there.Some dogs unfortunately will need to be confined to a secured area that is WAAY smaller than you think they need.The good news is there can be a big area with a lower fence that you can let your dog exercise/run/train but ONLY when your there.If a dog jumps a 4 ft fence to misbehave when you are with that is way beyond what I can understand,If A dog climbs a 8 ft fence after he has been alone for 6-8 hrs have no answer.
Not being critical I have been where you are.Like you my dog isn't going anywhere.Sometimes not easy to figure it out.I love GSD and DO understand.

[Strongheart]

Cats and other at large animals are in violation of the law around here. So any roaming cat is at their own risk, what kind of crazy cat would go in a yard with GSDs?

Right now, he is not allowed in the backyard unless he is on a lead so if someone sticks their finger in, I would be there. We are really leaning toward all privacy fence though, I'm getting fed up with the neighbors as it is.

Here is a kennel photo I'm going to show the estimator who comes Monday, we could put the coyote roller on the ends. I like the concrete, I forgot you can sand concrete down to be smooth as glass, which is also slippery so we wouldn't do that but my point is we could get it really clean. I like that.

We could put a little sand box in the corner for him to pee and poop if he should have to go before we can escort him to his usual spot in the yard.

I was looking at this kennel and I like this size a lot.

[selzer]

That is a nice kennel and a nice size, I think 10' x 20'? I like the sun screen, but I would cover the top anyway with some type of fencing.

If you were talking about my first photo, the big one was the sire -- last year's litter, he weighed 79 pounds.

Once you put up the kennel, could you put him on a long line in the yard with your current fence while you are out there to allow him to run about while you are supervising? While you are away, he is in his secure and comfortable kennel.

I like having fencing around my kennels as a second line of containment, but also as defence against idiot kids who might think it fun to poke at a dog through a fence, etc.

[Kayos and Havoc]

Very nice run!

Strongheart I don't know what happened but if you do want advice PM the folks you trust to be reasonable and calm and offer advice not criticism. You should not have to be afraid to post for advice.

Whatever happened I hope it all works out for you.

[Dainerra]

strongheart, sadly, I don't think that it would matter if the "at large" animal was off-leash and breaking the law. it specifically says you must keep him so that he can not come in contact with any animal.

sadly, if he has already been declared dangerous, he will be assumed guilty until you appeal and get it lifted. if someone shoves their finger through the chain link fence or climbs up on the privacy fence and dangles their arm over and he is off-leash in his own yard, there is a chance that he will be found guilty. it's sad, but true.

if you read the words, any time he is not in the building or in the "secure enclosure" he must be leashed and muzzled. sadly, depending on the AC officer, that can mean even in his own yard.

[Dainerra]

I hope I don't sound like I'm attacking. just know how law enforcement and the legal system works in these matters.

if you do want your dog loose in the yard, have animal control come out after all the fencing is installed. get it in writing that the privacy fence fits the legal containment issue.

that way, even if your neighbor tries to get you in trouble, you will be at least partially covered.

also, I don't know the laws in your area, but a second offense can lead to the dog being put down with no appeal. not something I would be willing to risk

[Dainerra]

our friend who works with AC for our sheriff's Dept was over this morning. He also said to remember that the dog has to muzzled and leashed for the walk from the house to the kennel. even if it's only across your deck.
if the neighbor was to get video of you walking even 5 feet with the dog unmuzzled, then AC could confiscate your dog.

[scannergirl]

Dainerra, I think what you are posting is the sort of thing that often defies common sense, but is important to consider. The risk is real and I'm glad you posted it.

[doggiedad]

turn the top of your fence inward. use fencing or wood. you place
it in a high arch in towards the yard. imagine the number 7, the bottom line is the fencing the top line instead of going straight across is arched up that's the top of fence.

[Dainerra]

Lucina, I think it's most important because, reading between the lines, seems that this is a neighbor dispute. and those can get vindictive and nasty very quickly.