re: Pet owners question: crate training and leaving dog out to roam

Install a hardwired electronic fence along your existing fence (petsafe,etc.), put the white flags out, train the dog, profit. He can't and won't get near the fence to jump it. I've had 5 dogs in mine at 2 different homes, all large breeds, all high drive, uncut male hunting dogs and have never had one run the fence because I trained them not to. A dog will never knowingly hurt itself, so teaching them what the flags and collar beeping means is crucial.

Those manufacturers actually recommend installing the wire on a fence if possible instead of underground. The hardwired units are superior to wireless and customizable. It'll be a single strand of wire attached to the inside of the fence, the hoa will never know.

If your yard is super small though, be prepared for a yard full of stinking dog shite with grassless goat trails all through it.

Dogs who are kennel trained don't mind their kennels, in fact they prefer them. Mine nap and loaf around in their's all day.