My Dutch Shepherd pup climbs out of the ex-pen, should I get a higher one?

All is going well with the Dutch Shepard pup thanks to your support. In an early segment of the video you recommended. An ex-pen is recommended. Unfortunately the pup has been able to climb out so it keeps trying. Would you recommend an even higher one (ours is about waist high) or another method for keeping the dog around activity but not always trying to escape.

Cindy's Answer:

If the pup has actually escaped from the expen then I would only use it when you are right there to discourage him/her. I will only put puppies in there if I can sit right next to it to monitor and will "poke" them with my finger through the bars if they even put their feet up. I'd also give something like a stuffed treat toy or bully stick so the puppy has a reason to stay in. Don't leave the room or even walk away because once they learn they can climb out it becomes a challenge to contain them.

You could try keeping a leash on the pup, and keep the leash attached to you so they can't wander off. In the years before I used ex pens that's what I would do. Same thing though, keep an eye on them. You don't want the puppy chewing the leash, grabbing a cord, etc.