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I moved into a new house and unfortunately, there is no fenced in yard area. I have a golden retriever and I'd like to have a yard for him to run around in. Anyone have any experience with no dig fencing? Does it hold up? The soil is a pretty hard clay where I live and I only want to fence in a small area of the property (Approximately 0.15 acres).
Pros: much, much cheaper. Good reviews online.
Cons: sturdiness? height is only 4' but I wouldn't want to go much taller. My dog isn't a huge jumper. Also, I have several very large sugar maples and norway spruce trees on the property line (approximately 100+ years old and 75' tall easily) worried about the roots from this. Last con is this is an in-town location with old sewer lines and the town has no maps of sewer or water lines. Not even a curbside markout. I believe these stakes have to be driven 36" into the ground.
Of course this is just my personal opinion, but I find shock collars to be barbaric. Besides that, there is nothing it will do to prevent other dogs from coming into your yard.
Of course this is just my personal opinion, but I find shock collars to be barbaric. Besides that, there is nothing it will do to prevent other dogs from coming into your yard.
Another issue is that if your dog sees a squirrel or similar and decides to chase, he can bolt through the "fence". After the chase is over, and he is walking back, the shock may prevent him from coming back into your yard.
Because not all dogs live to escape. I've had many many dogs in life, and none have ever dug under our fence to get out.
If one did... a single electric wire just inside the fence might deter them. We have this around most of our fence, about 6-8 inches high.... not for the dogs, but for the goats and wildlife I like to deter. It also works for the dogs.
Of course this is just my personal opinion, but I find shock collars to be barbaric. Besides that, there is nothing it will do to prevent other dogs from coming into your yard.
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Originally Posted by don6170
Another issue is that if your dog sees a squirrel or similar and decides to chase, he can bolt through the "fence". After the chase is over, and he is walking back, the shock may prevent him from coming back into your yard.
^ both of these. I'm not a fan of electric fences. There seems to be a lot of squirrels around here and he will definitely chase them. I definitely want a physical barrier, also for my own privacy and safety- the fence will also enclose my backdoor and I'd like an extra barrier back there.
Specifically, I am curious if anyone has installed no dig fencing and their opinions on it (durability, leaning over, wind, ease of install, etc). Thanks
Because not all dogs live to escape. I've had many many dogs in life, and none have ever dug under our fence to get out.
If one did... a single electric wire just inside the fence might deter them. We have this around most of our fence, about 6-8 inches high.... not for the dogs, but for the goats and wildlife I like to deter. It also works for the dogs.
Not worried about digging, but a single electric wire definitely won't work. I don't have a fence either.
Not worried about digging, but a single electric wire definitely won't work. I don't have a fence either.
I know you don't have a fence. That's what the thread is about. So build one... in whatever style and budget you can... to fit in with your home and your budget.
My point is, you may not have to focus on making it dig-proof (which will add considerably to the materials and cost needed) unless you KNOW digging is a major concern. I would start with just a nice fence.
Not worried about digging, but a single electric wire definitely won't work. I don't have a fence either.
Why will it "definitely not work"? I keep horses, goats, chickens, two corgis and a 150 pound livestock guardian dog inside a wire mesh fence with a single electric wire - OK two wires, one on top, and one near the bottom.
I initially said just one near the bottom because you seemed focused on digging, not climbing or jumping. Was trying to keep it simple!
Why will it "definitely not work"? I keep horses, goats, chickens, two corgis and a 150 pound livestock guardian dog inside a wire mesh fence with a single electric wire - OK two wires, one on top, and one near the bottom.
I initially said just one near the bottom because you seemed focused on digging, not climbing or jumping. Was trying to keep it simple!
Oh, I didn't mention digging at all. Someone else did. By "no dig" I mean you don't have to dig for fence posts
Also not sure if that style of fence would work around here. I just moved in so I'm not super familiar with the area, but 90% of the houses here have low vinyl fences (like the style I posted) and 10% have wooden fences but very low and no wire mesh. Its an in-town location and while its fairly rural, no one here had any livestock (a few chickens but that's about it). Thanks for the help.
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