In looking up the legality of hotwires in other than rural places I came across what looks to me to e an ingenius solution for smaller fence climers - it's called a Coyote roller. It's kinda like putting tubes on cable or phone wires to keep the squirrels off! Check it out:


Coyote Roller for fences


Since we have a coyote in our neighborhood right now eating random outdoor cats, this looks like something I need to show to the Neighborhood Watch captain over on the affected street. it keeps wild animals out of your yard but also looks like it would keep climbing fido IN.

From their FAQ:

>># Will the Coyote Roller system keep dogs or cats from jumping over the fence? Absolutely. In fact, the Coyote Roller works with nearly any animal that gains entry into a piece of property by scaling a fence. It can keep your pet dogs and cats in, and wild dogs and cats out.<<

When we get our new dog in a few months, I believe I will look into this further for my own property.