Containment.
Normal hedges and fencing are just not strong enough to contain these guys. Fencing is always a work in progress and we suggest you start out with 9 gauge link fencing at least 6 foot high, with an overhang. If the area you live will allow it go to 8ft high with an overhang. This is the only fencing that will actually contain your dogs properly.
If the area is not slabbed along the perimeter you will need a ground wire to prevent digging. They don't dig or try to escape because they are unhappy at home, they do it just because they enjoy it !! Have a double gate entry system so anybody entering your property has to close one gate before opening another.
You must provide fresh drinking water at all times, adequate shelter and good shaded area's. Never, ever tie your dogs out.
In the summer months a kids plastic sandpit makes a great cool down pool when filled with water. If you have the space try to have as many different surfaces as you can to prevent boredom for the dogs. A grass area, a slabbed area and a digging area would be ideal .
Normal hedges and fencing are just not strong enough to contain these guys. Fencing is always a work in progress and we suggest you start out with 9 gauge link fencing at least 6 foot high, with an overhang. If the area you live will allow it go to 8ft high with an overhang. This is the only fencing that will actually contain your dogs properly.
If the area is not slabbed along the perimeter you will need a ground wire to prevent digging. They don't dig or try to escape because they are unhappy at home, they do it just because they enjoy it !! Have a double gate entry system so anybody entering your property has to close one gate before opening another.
You must provide fresh drinking water at all times, adequate shelter and good shaded area's. Never, ever tie your dogs out.
In the summer months a kids plastic sandpit makes a great cool down pool when filled with water. If you have the space try to have as many different surfaces as you can to prevent boredom for the dogs. A grass area, a slabbed area and a digging area would be ideal .