1. Make sure that you have Dog Proof Wire Fencing
There are a number of reasons that we fence our properties off – to represent the actual boundaries of our
space, for privacy, to keep intruders out or to keep our families in. When it comes to families, our four-
legged family members are just as important to keep safe in the yard as anyone else. Unfortunately, they
can be more difficult to contain than any other family member.
Why do Dogs Roam?
Dogs roam for a lot of reasons. According to your dog, his territory extends past the yard fence and
includes the pavement and road beyond it. He may take any opportunity to get out protecting his territory.
Of course, he may simply be bored or curious or, much like a naughty kid, just want to get out because he
has been told that he may not. He may simply also want to prove that your dog wire fencing is less
effective than you realised.
Creating a Dog Proof Fence
You may think that keeping your doggie in is a fairly simple matter of putting up a fence but, if you
choose the wrong type of fence, you will have a mini-Houdini on your hands. Keep in mind that dogs
pretty much always want to get out – even when there doesn’t seem to be a logical reason. Dogs are also
expert at testing the strengths and weaknesses of any particular type of fence and will soon exploit any
weakness that they come across.
They Shouldn’t be Able to get Over the Fence
A Maltese is not likely to be able to jump a six foot fence but a Border Collie may be able to sail over it
with ease. Check around for information on what kind of barrier is high enough for the breed of dog that
you own. Puppy training is all good and well but will not really help to stop a determined dog getting over
a fence that is too short.
Can they Dig under the Fence?
Dogs dig. Some dogs dig a lot. Many dogs are clever enough to realise that they can dig under an obstacle
that they are not otherwise able to get around. For this reason, it is a good idea to consider sinking the
fence into the ground a little. Otherwise you need to make it impossible for the dog to tunnel under the
fence to escape. Making sure that the ground around the fence is hard or that there are a lot of plants
lining the fence are good ways to get this right. Dog proof fencing needs to be inescapable.
Naturally, you are going to have to do a little research to find out which fence is best suited for your
particular dog. If push comes to shove, you can make your dog its own enclosure in the back yard. Make
sure that your whole family is safe by keeping Rover in the yard.
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