As a dog owner, you’ll not only want to do everything possible to keep your pets safe in your yard; city bylaws usually require all dogs to be safely contained inside your property boundaries or on a leash while out and about as well.
If you have been considering installing boundary fencing because you’ve recently welcomed a new furry member to your family, or you need to replace an existing fence, the information below will help you decide which option would be best for your specific property.
1. Wooden Fencing
A classic solid wooden fence will be a great choice for using around your property to not only keep Fido safe and secure; but not having gaps between the slats will also help prevent your furry family member from sticking his snout through and growling at or even nipping passers-by – which could leave you dealing with legal issues as well if injuries occur.
Another distinct advantage of having a solid wood fence erected around your property is that you can make it high enough to prevent your dog from jumping over it to explore around the neighborhood unsupervised. Wooden fences may not always be the cheapest option, but they are usually one of the best when it comes to keeping family pets safe.
2. Chain Link Fencing
If your budget is tight, but you desperately need to prevent your dog from roaming the neighborhood, chain link fencing can often be used for this purpose – at a lower cost than that of wood or vinyl fencing.
This type of fencing is easy for your dog to see through, but it may not always be possible for them to stick their entire snout between the links. One of the only disadvantages of chain link fencing is that it won’t block the sound out from neighbors if your dog is one that barks a lot. However, if you have an incessant barker, it can help to train plants to grow through the fence links that will help obscure their view outside.
Chain link fencing can also be erected to your desired height, which is ideal if you have a dog that is known for its Olympic abilities to clear over existing boundary walls or fencing!
3. Vinyl Fencing
If aesthetics are on your list of concerns when looking for suitable boundary fencing to keep your dog securely in your yard, vinyl fencing will be your best bet.
Unlike wood, vinyl fence panels will not rot, split, splinter, rust, or warp over time. This means that while the initial investment of having it installed will be higher, you’ll most likely get far more years of use out of it as well. In addition, vinyl fencing is a lot stronger than traditional wooden slats – meaning that your dogs will not be able to break through it at any time.
Vinyl fencing can be custom manufactured to suit your specific height requirements as well, allowing you to ensure that your dog won’t be able to jump over it. Another distinct advantage of vinyl fencing is that it requires no painting or varnishing to keep it looking good – in most cases, it can just be hosed clean if it becomes grimy over time.
If you would like to find out more about having new fencing installed around your property that will help keep your pets safe, contact us today to discuss the various options that we can offer you. Our experienced team will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the various types of fence materials that we can supply.