My neighbor is threatening to shoot my dog.

wow u really r in a dilemma because that lady has every right to be upset especially if ur dog poses a threat to her goats. i think put up a nice high fence so he has room to roam, but make sure u put concrete around the bottom of the fence so he can't dig his way out.

Yes, you have a problem. Dogs and livestock don't go together if the dog is doing what comes natural to it.

Friends of mine have no fence and they have set up a wireless perimeter which triggers a special dog collar to zap the dog a jolt if it passes the 'fence'. It works well with their labradors but I don't know it will work in your case. His will may be too great.

I think it would be better to have him on the wire because he could get wrapped around the tree. I hope he is not left out too long on his own because dogs are very sociable animals.

My dad and one of my brothers both have a dog run for their dogs. (The thing that goes from tree to tree.) Both of their dogs love it. I would suggest one of those.

First of all, beautiful dog. Second...I believe it would be very illegal for your neighbor to shoot your dog, so tell him you will press charges if he does. But he can still try to get that dog taken away from you.

I think you should just fix your fences problems. If he is big enough to get over it, just build the fence high enough so he can't get over it. If he is getting through the large gaps in the fences wiring, make the spaces small enough so he can't get through. If you have a good fence, you don't have to worry about him getting out. Is your fence wired or brick/stone?

Good luck!

The run is the best idea, most dogs quite like them, but make sure it's strong enough to hold him lol. I'd also make sure it is fairly low to the ground, I have known dogs to get tangled in a run, and I'm always paranoid that they'll manage to hang themsleves if the run wire is too high.

Lash

I like the tree to tree idea, giving him a long unobstructed run.
I have a Alaskan Malamute, and you're right about the electric fence not being strong enough to get through all that wooly fur. I called the company because Juneau went through it one day like it was nothing. They have a different, and better collar, for 'stubborn' dogs. It's worked perfect ever since I bought that collar. It uses a stronger battery and it beeps, then vibrates, then shocks. My dog won't even go near the edges where the wire is. He doesn't get shocked, he hears that beep and that's it. I've tested it by throwing his ball outside the area, having him chase me, etc. He will not cross it for anything. It takes time to tran the dog to the so if you ever decide to get it, make sure you train him as directed. I love the electric fence, I never have to worry about Juneau leaving the yard.

Is it too late to discipline the dog? In as much as they have very sensitive nose I think he would always smell him. I hope it is more cheaper to discipline him.

I have a couple of friends with wolf dogs and they use the shock colors on them. Them have more freedom and the shock isn't enough to hurt them just enough to make them know they can't go there. It seems to work so far. This might be something to consider. I don't know much about electric fences except the wild animal park in colorado that my friends own. They arm the fences at night. None of the animals have ever been harmed, I asked them because it looks like it would hurt. I would make sure the fence is well made and use the shock collar. That seems like it would take care of the problem. I sure hope yoi can find something to keep your beautiful dog safe and the neighbor's goats too. Good luck with this.