Benefits Of Various Types Of Dog Fences

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By Moses Wright

Dog owners have a large selection of various types of dog fences. Dog owners need to consider the their budget, the size of the area that needs fencing, the size of the dog, and the desired appearance of the yard.

One type of dog fence that appeals to many dog owners is the invisible dog fence. Electric dog fences are effective for most dog breeds and are ideal fencing solutions in areas where traditional fencing is prohibited by local ordinances or homeowners associations.

There are some reports that invisible dog fences will not work for greyhound dogs since greyhounds may run fast over the boundary of the fence and not respond to the shock until they are already past the boundary of the fence. Invisible dog fences have the advantage of preventing dogs from digging under the fence to escape as they may with some types of dog fences.

If a dog owner is looking for a traditional fence that will blend into landscaping, picket fences are one of the various types of dog fences that work well for small and medium size dogs. Large-size dogs and some medium-sized dogs may be able to climb or jump over a standard picket fence.

Privacy fences may be suitable alternatives to picket fences if the dog could jump or climb over a standard picket fence. Privacy fences are similar to picket fences but may be much taller. A disadvantage of picket and privacy fences is that many dogs will dig holes under these fences in escape attempts.

One of the most common of the various types of dog fences are chain-link fences. Durable and sturdy, chain-link fences can be used to enclose an entire yard or a small or narrow section for a dog run.

A split rail fence is a type of landscaping fence that is not well suited for dog containment. Dogs of all sizes can often get through a split rail fence by either crawling under the fence or jumping over it.

Tall brick or masonry walls are used to contain dogs and deter people from entering property in some suburban communities. However, these walls can be incredibly expensive to build.

Some dog owners use what some may consider temporary fencing such as chicken wire or snow fences. These may be an excellent temporary fencing solution, but can rust and weaken over time.

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