Article Title: Keeping Your Dog Home And Safe
Author: Joann Henry
Doesn't matter how big of a backyard you give your puppy they
will still try to get out. You can stop this though by making
sure that the fence is secure enough. This is important that the
pup has to stay in the fence because most all public places have
leash laws. That keeps them from roaming the street alone or
getting hurt by a car or another dog.
Available Fence Choices
There are several different kinds of fences that you can choose
from. The quality of the fence depends on a few things: What
does the budget look like? How big and strong will the dog get
to be? Does the area you live in have any restrictions in
installation of the fence or are there any issues you need to
think of such as gas or phone lines?
The fences that attract the most eyes when people pass are
those made of wrought iron, masonry, and wood stockade. These
usually cost more than other options. The fences that are
popular with those who are wanting to keep the cost down are
chain link fences. Others that are really expensive are out of
the question for most people due to budget constraints.
An electric fence is also an option to contain your puppy. The
electronic fence has a buried wire that goes around the area you
want the pup to stay in and a collar that the dog wears. When
the dog passes the wire he is given a shock. This will cause the
pup to back up and quickly learn stay away from that area. This
works well in areas that do not allow you to put a fence around
the property.
There are warnings with this fence though, if the pup sees a
cat or a car that they may chase it. They will be able to run
through the area with a quick shock and when the chase is over
they will not want to come back into the yard because they won't
want to be shocked. This effectively shuts them out of their
area.
The other little problem with an electronic fence is with the
space being left open the fence doesn't keep the pup away from
strangers or other animals. While the dog cannot leave the area
there is nothing stopping others from getting to your pup. If
your pup is a little territorial what ever enters could get
hurt.
Other Fencing Details To Keep In Mind
If your puppy is real small right now they will be able to pass
through some types of chain link fences. So you need to make
sure that you get a fence that has smaller chain link. So they
won't be able to pass through.
You also need to think about your dogs climbing skills dogs
like Pit bulls can climb the fence and be out. Some dogs like
huskies can tear the fence so you need to think about that as
well. Other dogs that are really tall like Great Danes will be
able to jump some fences. I have seen a Dane pup jump a six foot
fence from a stand still.
A stockade fence or masonry wall may be the best choice because
your dog cannot see or been seen from the other side of the
fence. With a stockade fence territorial problems between your
dog and other dogs in the neighborhood are a thing of the past.
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