You need a fenced-in yard when you have a dog. Fences keep your puppy safely contained, so they can play, run, and relax in the fresh air while keeping strangers or onlookers out. Below are a few tips for your fence installation to ensure your dog stays inside.

How to Ensure Your Dog Stays Inside Fencing

1. Start With Height

If your fence installation is taller, your dog won’t try to jump over it and escape. If you’re already planning on building a tall fence, add a top that tilts inwards. This will make your dog even more hesitant to attempt a jump. You could also use L-footers that create an awning effect to make it harder for the dog to break free.

2. Eliminate Gaps

If your dog can’t see what is going on outside, they are less likely to feel tempted to leave. This philosophy extends to both exciting lures as well as tempting dangers. As such, choose a fence installation that is solid and without gaps. You can also add shrubs and vines for extra protection.

3. Remove Climbing Hazards

Some dogs will use objects in the yard to scale the fence. Give them less to work with by eliminating stools, garbage cans, planters, benches, and anything else that will give them a boost. Also, avoid piling firewood near a fence and keep landscaping trim so that your determined pup doesn’t use a low-hanging limb to propel over.

4. Secure Latches & Gates 

Gates with secure latches and locks should always be included in your fence design when you have pets. A less secure latch will be easy for a dog to push against. A strong lock will ensure that even if you aren’t home, your dog is safely locked inside without any way to break through the fencing.

5. Watch for Digging

When they can’t go over, many puppies will attempt to go underneath. You can add chicken wire or L-footers to the bottom of the fence to make burrowing into the soil more difficult. Some people opt for a concrete footer, making it nearly impossible for even the biggest dog to dig through.

 

For your next fence installation, trust the contractors at Four Seasons Fence Co LLC in Kenai, AK. The experienced team has been the top choice for residents and businesses for everything from privacy fences to gates. They also provide dog fences to keep pets safe as well as repairs and upgrades. To make an appointment, call (907) 776-5228. Visit them online for a look at their gallery of work.