{"id":2238,"date":"2021-12-29T13:48:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T13:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=2238"},"modified":"2021-12-29T13:48:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T13:48:08","slug":"can-an-american-bully-jump-a-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/can-an-american-bully-jump-a-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an American Bully Jump a Fence?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might wonder if your American Bully can jump your yard fence when you\u2019re not watching or if you can train your dog to jump obstacles. The breed appears stouter than most breeds known for jumping out of the yard, but does the stoutness hold it back?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An American Bully can jump a fence, thanks to its large muscles that allow it to jump and climb well. That said, American Bullies do well in jumping sports. These dogs are known to jump six-foot fences or jump shy but climb the rest of the way. Therefore, yards need eight-foot fencing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some alterations to consider. You could alter how you interact with your American Bully if it likes to jump the fence. Or, you could modify your fencing and yard to mitigate your Bully\u2019s attempts at escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn more about whether or not American Bullies are excellent jumpers and how to train your Bully not to jump over a fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An American Bully Can Jump Over a Fence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

American Bullies come in several shapes and sizes, but all have genetics from older breeds that rely on muscle. All can jump and climb fences, including some taller than you would expect of the stouter varieties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

American bullies and their Stafford and pitbull cousins are known to get over a six-foot fence. Even bullies smaller in size can jump three feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YouTube is full of these examples. Check out this video where a Bully jumps high while playing ball in the yard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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