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Divegirl,
I'm sorry my post came across that way, I guess last night I was just so relieved that he had come over and said everything was ok, as my partner has had previous problems with them and animals (when he first moved in, they took a dislike to his 2 cats and the boys threw stones at the cats which didnt go down to well as you can imagine). I shall wait til Im in not such a happy mood and think more before I type next time.
My dogs can not get out the back fence, as that is a wire fence that goes deep into the ground as there is a field behind. There is also a hedge that runs along the fence that they could not get past.
My partner works from home, so is in all day anyway, and we normally catch any holes before they get to deep and put something in them to deter him.
It just seems that this time, in the time we were out, a hole started and Cleo saw the kids playing, and by the sounds of it his boys encouraged her and she couldnt resist and got herself through the gap. Think the best thing to do is fill in the hole, and like you have suggested Firewatch and Lofty, put some rockery type stones round the edge!
Also, if I do at all see the kinds next door encouraging her to go through and play at any point, I will speak with my neighbour and let him know.
Thanks guys for your advise, and sorry Divegirl if my post last night made you think any less of me. I can assure you I love my animals very much, and will think more before I post in future!