If you’re a dog owner, it’s a smart idea to enclose your property with a fence. Durable fences will keep your canine companion from escaping, protecting both the animal and passers-by in your community. Here are a handful of important factors to consider as you put together the plans for your enclosure. 

Your Guide to Dog Fences

Benefits

Safety is one of the main motivators for dog owners to invest in property enclosures. Fences will keep your pets from running out into the street or losing their way back home. When your dogs are secure in your backyard, you won’t have to worry about the possibility of confrontations with other animals or people in the neighborhood.

They allow you to give your pet plenty of outdoor time for playing and using the bathroom, which is especially convenient since you won’t have to supervise them. Fences also reduce the possibility of accidents or injuries related to your dog running loose. 

Materials

Chain link fences are the top choice for most dog owners since they are heavy and hardwearing. They are also versatile in the sense that you can use them to section off a smaller area of your yard for a dog run. Plastic fences, however, offer more privacy. They are durable, lightweight, and simple to install. 

Poly fences, on the other hand, are ideal for smaller dogs, since larger canines may have the ability to jump them. PVC-coated metal fences are a good all-around option since they are tall and resistant to chewing. If digging is a concern, have metal guards installed beneath the perimeter of your fence. 

When you’re ready for a dog fence, get in touch with Wood Link Fence Co. For over 40 years, they have provided professional aluminum, chain link, wrought iron, wood, rail, and picket fence installations to clients throughout Columbia, MO. Call (573) 474-5115 to speak with a contractor about getting a free estimate. Visit them online to learn more about gate controls and other services.