Don't let anyone make you feel like you can handle this with training...this is an accident waiting to happen. I have nothing against any breed, but I can tell you right now that my pups are not going to be "meeting" any large breed dog that could kill them with one snatch and a shake. The heck with that nonsense. I have a pit/chow mix on one side of me and trust me there is a very secure fence there....my neighbor and I split the cost. He did not want her over here any more than I did.
Two temporary ideas for now....you could buy some chicken wire (comes in plastic) and some fence posts at Home Depot and put up another fence inside your yard...or at Lowe's they have a nice looking wrought iron looking fence you can put up yourself. Never leave them alone outside of course...but, if one of the pits did jump the first fence, you would have warning before he jumped the second.
Cindy mentioned a schedule. Since your neighbors are friendly and cooperative, that might be the best solution for now.
Do not tempt fate.
I personally would have an issue with someone who had large dogs with a low fence. That is just ridiculous. I don't care what kind of dog it is...it is not safe...for others and for the dog. Any dog will jump a fence if given a chance. He might not even hurt another animal or person; but he could be hit by a car or get lost! |