Dog Fence
Part One
As a dog owner or potential dog owner, you will appreciate the importance of being able to provide your dog with a safe area to exercise and spend time in. A lot of people achieve this with the use of a dog fence.
Dog fences come in many varieties and have advantages and disadvantages over each other. In the main, you can get chain or wooden dog fences, invisible dog fences and electronic dog fences.
Electric, elctronic or wireless dog fences are essentially the same thing. They are also known as underground dog fences.
A dog fence will offer you peace of mind when your dog is outside as long as you can trust that the fence will keep them contained and from harms way. If you are thinking of getting a dog fence, you will need to know that you have got the right one if you are to have that peace of mind. Also consider what protection the fence you choose may offer to your children. Dogs and children are often inseparable and will often play together. Keeping you children away from harm is something to think about when choosing a perimeter fence.
In the main, dog fences come in three types. There are wooden dog fences, chain link dog fences and the invisible or electric dog fence.
Wooden Dog Fence
The wooden dog fence is a traditional option. They are usually hard wearing and look nice if looked after properly. They often fit in well with your surrounding area and are usually inoffensive. The down side to this type of fence is that they can be very costly both to buy and to maintain. Regular treatments are needed to prevent rot although more expensive ones will have a fungicidal treatment in to give a longer life.
From your dog's perspective, it doesn't usually take long for a dog to work out that they can dig under a wooden fence. Very often relying on the fence alone will not be enough and for a persistent dog, the bottom of the fence will need protecting to prevent digging dogs escaping. An additional see through mesh can be used to prevent a dog from getting underneath.
Chain Link Fence
These offer some advantage over wooden fences. They won't rot and will be harder wearing. They can also be pegged to the ground to discourage dogs from digging underneath. One of the main disadvantages though, is that they are more unsightly and often housing associations may object to the use of a chain fence. A chain fence can be put to good use, if it can be disguised by a hedge or similar. That way the containment is achieved without the eye sore.
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