Avuwyy
Active Member
My neighbour recently bought an Alsatian which they keep outside… Constantly. My worry is that when warmer weather comes there is only a 4ft fence blocking their back garden from my own, and I am doubting any purchasable enclosure will take a biting from an Alsatian if it sees or hears my tortoise rummaging about. I just know that they will complain if I propose that a taller fence is built (Even if I offered to pay for it with my own money), and I think it is horrifically unfair that my own animal can’t go outside because of this dog and the possibility of it launching itself over the fence… (He has already tried to do so and failed because he jumped into a tree). If this were a smaller dog I wouldn’t be so worried about the damage it could cause to an outdoor enclosure, but with a dog so big and heavy it is a major concern.
Is there any way of me deterring this dog from ever entering my garden other than installing a taller fence? I will be planting lavender eventually to try and deter cats, but I’m unsure if this works as a deterrent for dogs.
Alternatively, if anyone can offer some suggestions to build an enclosure completely predator proof? My original thought was to buy a large rabbit run, and bury it a little so the bottom wire is underground to stop the tortoise from digging out or anything digging in. I’m horrible with tools and my anxiety would skyrocket thinking I may have misplaced nails and the enclosure would quickly fall apart.
Thanks
Is there any way of me deterring this dog from ever entering my garden other than installing a taller fence? I will be planting lavender eventually to try and deter cats, but I’m unsure if this works as a deterrent for dogs.
Alternatively, if anyone can offer some suggestions to build an enclosure completely predator proof? My original thought was to buy a large rabbit run, and bury it a little so the bottom wire is underground to stop the tortoise from digging out or anything digging in. I’m horrible with tools and my anxiety would skyrocket thinking I may have misplaced nails and the enclosure would quickly fall apart.
Thanks