Guide to Dog Fences

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Kinds of Dog Fences include the following:

Picket dog fence

• A picket dog fence is made up of narrow slats of wood nailed upright on a solid wood frame.
• It comes in different heights.
• The gaps between the slats provide strength and stability to the fence.

Split rail dog fences

• A split rail dog fence is made up of wooden brace posts and wooden cross rails.
• It provides an open view of the backyard or area.
• It is commonly used in professional landscape designs.
• It has a strong base.
• However, it requires a fabric covering to confine dogs.

Chain link dog fence

• A chain link dog fence is a heavy-gauge, diamond-shape wire fabric supported by pipes and posts.It is preferred by most professional kennels.
• It is available in different heights.
• It can be installed with barbed wires on top for security.

Snow dog fence

• A snow dog fence is made from a low-gauge wire fabric made up of 2 x 4-inch rectangles.
• It is installed using T-posts and brace posts.
• It is one of the cheapest dog fencing options.

Electric dog fence

• An electric dog fence is an invisible fence.
• It uses an electric wire buried underground around the perimeter of the yard and a receiver placed on the dog's collar.
• The electric wire broadcasts a weak radio field causing the collar to beep whenever the dog is near the boundary.
• The electric wire sends a mild electric shock whenever the dog comes too close to the boundary, preventing it from crossing over.

Zoning laws: Before putting up a dog fence, make sure it is allowed by the zoning laws in your area.

Stability: Choose a dog fence that cannot be knocked down by the dog easily.

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