Dogs are prone to giving in to their natural instincts, and this may lead to them leaving the yard.
There are many factors that play into why a dog may run away. Often, it’s linked to their hunting, retrieving, guarding, working, or herding instincts.
Dog breeds likely to run away include, but are not limited to:
Hounds (always on the hunt) Labrador Retrievers (the name says it all) Jack Russells (independent thinkers with high prey drive) Great Pyrenees (stubborn and independent) Husky (Independent, sometimes defiant)