How to Keep My Dog From Jumping or Climbing My Six Foot Block Wall

Dogs jump or climb over fences or walls for a variety of reasons. According to the Best Friends Animal Society, sexual motivation and a lack of exercise or interaction are the leading reasons why dogs tend to escape their property. Consider combining a variety of techniques or methods to keep your dog from jumping or climbing over your 6-foot block wall.

Things You'll Need

  • Veterinarian
  • Shrubs
  • PVC piping/rubber tubes
  • Scissors/saw
  • Super glue/screw gun/screws
  • Dog collar
  • Leash
  • Dog treats
  • Dog day care
  • Pet sitter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Contact your local veterinarian to set up an appointment to have your dog neutered or spayed. This will remove some of the sexual motivation.

    • 2

      Move all objects, such as furniture, away from the block wall to prevent your dog from using the object as an aid to escape over the wall.

    • 3

      Plant shrubs in front of the wall. According to the Partnership for Animal Welfare, planting shrubs a couple feet from the block wall will prevent your dog from attaining a running start, therefore decreasing his ability to successfully jump over the wall.

    • 4

      Attach PVC plastic piping or large rubber tubes to the top of your 6-foot block wall to prevent your dog from getting a good grip on the wall and climbing over. According to the Partnership for Animal Welfare, the PVC plastic piping or large rubber tubes should be 5 to 6 inches in diameter, cut lengthwise down the center and then placed along the top of the block wall for maximum success. Attach the PVC piping or rubber tubes to the block wall with super glue or a screw gun.

    • 5

      Train your dog to stop jumping or climbing the block wall. Attach a collar to the dog and allow it to go near the wall. Give the dog a stern "No" command as soon as you notice it trying to jump or climb the wall. If the dog obeys, reward him with a treat. If he disobeys, attach a leash to the dog's collar and walk your dog away from the wall without rewarding him with a treat. Repeat this until the dog understands that staying behind the wall is rewarding.

    • 6

      Play with your dog regularly. According to the Best Friends Animal Society, if your dog is spending too many hours out in the yard alone, escaping may be his way of dealing with loneliness and boredom. Place your dog in a day care or hire a pet-sitter to walk or play with your dog if you work out of home or are too busy during the day to spend time with your dog.