Im getting a puppy in a couple days, an outside puppy, what are some things I can do to keep this dog from running away? I don't have a fance.

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We live in far out country area with 2 neighbors and that's it. And fance means fence... <.>

You aren't going to leave him outside by himself all of the time while he's just a puppy are you? May I ask why you want him to be an outside dog? A puppy should not be left outside to fend for himself. At the very least not until he's trained.

I suggest you keep inside for at least the first three or four months, if not always, especially at night, to establish your role as the packleader, and so your puppy gets to know you and your commands. Get some books on how to teach your dog boundaries, and limitations. There are many out there. My personal favourite is Cesar Millans book and dvd, called "Cesars Way." There are other great training books out there too. You've got your work cut out for you, since you are getting him in a few days, because that is the responsibility you took on when you decided to get a puppy.

You really should have done your research long before considering getting a puppy that is going to be left outside. Training a pup to stay on your property is going to require extensive training.

Building a large dog run might be an idea, as long as he is not left in there for extended periods. It must have shelter and a covered place to go in the case of weather changes etc.

Some people might recommend an "invisible fence," but this is not a good idea in the country. Your dog might not be able to cross the invisible barrier, but other animals can, and then your dog is trapped.

As I said, boundary training is your best bet. It is going to require you to do daily and consistent training, until he learns. Otherwise, left on his own without any human interaction, he will wander and explore. He will follow his natural instincts.

He just might not come back if not trained, and could also become anti-social if left alone outside unless he is given a "job." For example, rounding up cattle. You didn't mention his breed, so you would need to do research on the instincts of his breed, and what would be the best "job" for him to have. Maybe a hunter? Maybe a retriever? They need to have an outlet. I'm assuming for an outside dog, you have chosen a working breed.

Whatever you decide, please make sure he has adequate shelter, clean food and water, and a lot of LOVE! They return it ten fold!

He is a great pyrenees, he will not be left outside all the time, I have another dog and play with him 3-4 hours a day. I also don't care if he wanders cause it's a country area and my neighbors are close friends who also have a couple dogs. I just want him to always come back. And the reason my other dog comes back is cause I have him inside a lot of the day and he knows where his home. I just don't want a big dog like a great pyrenees inside, at least for not long periods. And also no need to worry, there is plenty of shelter outside. Barn, dog house, porch, etc.

Although I don't agree with an outdoor dog I do understand that many people in the country do have mainly outdoor dogs and it seems as if you've provided enough shelter for him to get out of the cold etc.

The best bet to keep him in your "yard" is to tie him. You can purchase a nice long leash, put it on a clothesline between two trees so that he can have a lot of room to roam and not risk getting tangled up. This will also teach him his boundaries so that when he's older he may not wander away.

Of course training him to come when called is also important.

There are invisible fences that you can purchase. I don't have any experience with them and don't know how well they work, but it's something to look in to.

Good luck. :)

I would not suggest the invisible fences. I have known people that have tried to use them, and almost always the dog will get a running start, blast through the painful zap zone, and then not want to come back in thorough the shock zone again. I also suggest getting him fixed before you let him roam, or else his instincts and nose might carry him off.

I would suggest you get your dog microchipped or get him a nice collar with an ID tag. My husky is mostly an indoor dog and even though he's tied he has two ID tags on him at ALL times, one normal and one for rabies that has a number that you can go on the internet and type in if he gets lost.
***Oh and like Silverfoxkit suggested get him fixed.

Thanks for the advice all. Appreciate it much.