Personally, until they can manage to keep their one dog home, the last thing I'd recommend is getting a second dog. Why risk two lives? If their dog is bored or stressed, there are lots of ways that they can address it--better supervision, training, engaged activity/games, exercise, puzzle toys/chews, etc.
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Okay. So the last few times he escaped, you found no holes? Are you sure he can't climb? I've seen a cocker scale a 6' fence. Is your gate locked? If you suspect your neighbors are baiting him, why continue to risk leaving him out? Many of us have high energy herding and hunting breeds yet keep them indoors during our absence--they do fine--most dogs sleep during most of their days anyways.
What do you give him to do when he is outside? Do you leave him outside like this when you are gone? Just because he's outside, doesn't mean he will be any less bored than being inside. (Few dogs actually exercise or play on their own in a yard--that takes human engagement.) Meanwhile, inside is safer in that he can't escape or be stolen. I think he would benefit tremendously if he had more activities in his life. (Feel free to elaborate what you do--we can give you some more ideas.
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The pacing is often a sign of stress or boredom. What occurs at your home during that time? How do you react to his pacing?
Also, when you are outside with him, do you try to engage him? (You mentioned he won't do anything out there.) Do you encourage him to go to the bathroom and reward him when he does? Will he walk around with you if you use a happy voice and toss food around?
Lastly, how are you trying to train him that the leash is the only way out? We may be able to offer more ideas....
What do you give him to do when he is outside? Do you leave him outside like this when you are gone? Just because he's outside, doesn't mean he will be any less bored than being inside. (Few dogs actually exercise or play on their own in a yard--that takes human engagement.) Meanwhile, inside is safer in that he can't escape or be stolen. I think he would benefit tremendously if he had more activities in his life. (Feel free to elaborate what you do--we can give you some more ideas.
)The pacing is often a sign of stress or boredom. What occurs at your home during that time? How do you react to his pacing?
Also, when you are outside with him, do you try to engage him? (You mentioned he won't do anything out there.) Do you encourage him to go to the bathroom and reward him when he does? Will he walk around with you if you use a happy voice and toss food around?
Lastly, how are you trying to train him that the leash is the only way out? We may be able to offer more ideas....
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