How do I keep my dog from getting loose?

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I have a Doberman/German Shepard mix.He just barely turned one year old last month....We have already gone through about 15 different chains.I steadily went up in size with his growth to make sure the chain wasn't to heavy for him, he just breaks them.I tried putting him in a kennel but he just climbs out or digs under.He is currently on a heavy duty cattle chain with special made horse clips...and a cattle tie post that is 4 feet in the ground.But yesterday he got loose again...What do I do???I'm worried that if I get a bigger chain it would be considered illegal, Animal Control has already been by about his current chain but knows the situation and it has been approved. Any answers would be appreciated.I love this dog and do not want to have to get rid of him....I live in town and don't want him getting hit or upsetting the neighbors. Thank you.
I should have mentioned that I have tried the electric fence he does not respond to electric shocks...and that we do go for daily walks, so it's not from bordom

Answer
Take the dog inside and crate train him.

Is it ok to crate my kittens at night outside?

Victoria

I just got two new kitties. They were found in an outdoor shed at our neighbors house and we decided to take two home so they wouldn't be lonely while they adjusted. We intend for them to be outdoor cats once they are grown and we have taken time to adapt them and once they are up to date on shots and fixed. I have had them in our back hallway for a few nights and they have been perfect angels. We have been letting them out during the day to play and love on them also. Tonight at bed time though, they began to climb their enclosure and meow for us to come pet them. I don't want them to make a habit of this at night so I transferred all their things ( litter pan, enclosed bed and blankies, food and water, and toys) into a extra large dog crate and they have ample space to run around. Only thing is we have it on our front porch. I just want to hear some opinions as these are the first kittens we have had in years, on weather or not this will be ok. Our porch is secure, safe from any predators it's enclosed out of the elements and we live away from an area where anyone would steal them. If there were any reason they would be unsafe I would not put them out there but I have a husband who rises very early and a small child who will wake if the kitties get too rambunctious. Thanks in advance for any input.

Answer
A heavy duty crate is what you need to train them. Since you will be housing two of them, something bigger is needed. You can check out http://pets.become.com/heavy-duty-dog-crate for some options. However, training your cats, like dogs is important. Once, they get into the habit of night patting, etc. they will expect it more. Leave some toys in their crate. Leave them outside only once you and your family are awake.

The porch should be relatively safe. Also, as they grow older, they will learn to venture out more, but as of now, you need to keep them in a secure and safe environment and be vigilant! Check on them on and off, you can also get a barrier for the porch to make sure they donât venture off. Their threat right now is not only predators, but other pets too!

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