Along the back steps is fencing to keep the dog from jumping off them. I don’t know when the fence broke, but I found my beagle hanging by his chain today. Yes, he’s okay. He was on his hind legs, bouncing off the ground to bark at another dog, and didn’t realize he was in danger. I am so glad (obviously) that I noticed him. Beagles bark, and I don’t care for a few minutes.