DIY Dog Fence

Facts about Dogs and Fences

For those inclined toward a DIY dog fence, we present useful information in six short sections. If you’d like an even briefer view, glance over the passages below. Then, to get more details on any particular subject, click on your chosen heading to reach that section.

• Barrier versus Shock Collar Fences: Long barrier dog fences tend to be more expensive than shock collar fences, though professional installation of the latter tends to raise their cost considerably. Barrier fences are also more visible, though certain ones can fade into near-invisibility. On the other hand, shock collar fences demand dog training and tend to be unreliable. 
• Dog Size and Jumping: To effectively contain a dog with a DIY dog fence, that dog’s size, energy, and jumping ability need to be considered.
• Digging and Chewing: In erecting a barrier fence, the degree to which your pet is inclined to dig or chew says a lot about the kind of fence you should install and whether a digging barrier should be included.
• Dog Temperament and Motivation: Don’t send a boy to do a man’s job, and don’t install a flimsy or unreliable DIY dog fence to contain an energetic dog motivated to escape.
• Dog Training: Dogs can be trained to stay within just about any boundary; but dog owners aren’t professional trainers, and most are not prepared to provide the degree of training needed to ensure that the shock collar system works. That being said, modest training, especially when reinforced with a judicious application of dog repellent, can often reduce a dog’s inclination to dig under an existing fence.
• Number of Dogs and Changing Dog Residents: The more dogs to be contained, and the more this dog population changes, the taller and more dependable the DIY dog fence should be