How To Choose the Right Fence for Your Dog

Figuring out how to choose the right fence for your dog can be challenging if you have an excitable large dog. Small and clever dogs can be a handful, too. If you’ve tried several fences before and Spot has still managed to escape, try these tips for fencing your dog.

Consider Visibility

Choose a fence that allows you to see your dog. Whether your dog is outside all day or part of the day, you should be able to look outside and see them no matter where they are in the yard. You may need to build your fence so that your dog can only wander around a certain part of your property.

Think About Security

Consider your surroundings and all the reasons why you need a dog fence. The fence is meant to keep your dog safe from other animals and people. Your pet may be defenseless if something were to enter and attack it, so use sturdy fencing materials like wood or vinyl. Further, you may need to keep others safe from your dog if your pet is known to bite strangers, other animals, or children. In this case, a chain-link or invisible fence won’t work as well as a sturdier option.

Types of Dogs

Think about the type of dog you have and the sort of fence that will best suit your pet. Larger and more excitable dogs need sturdier fences. If your dog is small enough to fit through a decorative fence, you’ll need a chain or wood fence. Dogs that climb or jump require tall fences, perhaps as high as eight feet. Climbing dogs can scale a chain fence and diggers will dig under a wood fence. Consider digging a trough and burying chicken wire beneath your fence to prevent your pet from escaping.

Types of Dog Fences

Any sort of fence that holds your pup can be considered a dog fence, but some types and materials are better than others. Fencing your dog rather than keeping it on a chain allows your pet more space to run around. It’s also safer and more secure for your pet.

Choose Materials for Your Dog Fence

For fencing, you can use wood or vinyl to make the fence private and secure. If you build your own fence, use lag screws when attaching wood panels and posts. Chain-link fences aren’t that nice to look at, but they’re more budget friendly. And invisible fences will stop your dog from leaving your yard, but they don’t stop anyone or anything else from entering it.

Pro Tip: Private wood fencing will help keep excitable dogs from getting overwhelming by neighbors and traffic.
Knowing how to choose the right fence for your dog may come with some trial and error. Ensure your pet has a microchip implanted in their skin so that you can identify them if they do escape. Keeping a fence in your yard is one way to make sure your dog stays safe while they’re outside.

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