Many dog owners install a kennel to keep their pets contained, but a dog kennel doesn’t negate the need for a solid fence around a yard. The fence installation specialists at AAA Fence have specialized in constructing high-quality fences throughout Anchorage, Alaska, for more than 30 years. Professional fence suppliers know that large fenced areas can offer pets freedom—and safety—that dog kennels can’t provide.

Fences are effective tools, allowing you to keep your dog safely contained outside a dog kennel while playing in your yard. A fenced yard can also come in handy when you need a break from walking your dog.

Serious safety issues can arise for a kenneled pup. A fence can protect your dog from the unwanted attention of passersby and prevent the dog from becoming overly excited from seeing passing cars, bikes, and joggers. Dangers from wildlife may also pose a threat to a kenneled dog in an unfenced yard.

The most critical thing dog owners can do to reduce incidents is to provide adequate containment for their pet at all times. Unfortunately, dogs are known escape artists. Many have escaped their kennels by digging, grabbing lighter gauge fencing in their teeth, bending the wire until it breaks, and finding other weaknesses in the containment system.

It’s important your fence fulfills its primary responsibility of keeping your dog safe. A six-foot-high fence is enough to contain most athletic dogs. There are also many different kinds of fences to choose from, including chain link, wood, and decorative fencing. What you choose will come down to your personal needs in terms of privacy, finances, function and aesthetics. Call AAA Fence at (970) 349-7000 to explore your options or, visit the company’s website.