How to Choose a Pet-Friendly Fence for Your Yard

Dogs (among others) are intelligent creatures.  If they want to run over or through a fence, they can usually find a way.  Depending on the size of your neighborhood, your dog may be at risk to run outside and encounter risks like traffic and other rabid animals in mother nature.  To keep your beloved pet safe, you should install a Pet-Friendly fence for your back or front yard.  If you already have a fence around the perimeter of your fence, it's a great idea to dog-proof that fence so that your best friend can't escape.  Below we list some helpful tips on how to secure your fence-line:

Check the Fence's Height & Spacing
If you have an athletic dog, chances are it likes to jump.  Typically, we recommend building a fence at least six feet tall to protect against this.   If you have a smaller dog, four feet should be enough but this is not something you want to do twice!  Further, we recommend a privacy fence without spacing in between panels.  Open style fence options are not a good idea for dog owners who don't want to spend their weekends tracking down their pet.  Think about how big you dog, or other pet, is before you finalize a fencing structure.

Secure Your Swimming Pool
Keep a healthy perimeter around your swimming pool.  It's fantastic you are able to enjoy summer with a personal swimming pool; unfortunately your pet didn't take swimming lessons!  Dogs should not be left unattended in a yard with a pool and no fence guarding it.  Leave your worries behind with a fence that keeps your pets and summer pool in separate arenas.

Check Your Fence's Strength
There isn't a whole lot of purpose in building a fence around your yard that has loose planks or can be pushed over.  Regular inspection of your fence to ensure there aren't dead spots or holes is needed.  If your fence starts to show signs of weakening or damage, it's time to replace it with a new fence installation of more sturdy material.  We highly recommend vinyl fencing for a sturdy base structure.

Inspect the Gates & Latches
Make sure to look at your gate & latch to ensure it takes momentum to open.  If your dog can simply paw the gate open, it's not operating properly.  Your fence gate should have a tight, secure fit so that your dog can't escape. 

Call Salt Lake Fence Company
The number one solution (in our eyes) is to give your fencing contractors at Salt Lake Fence Company a call today.  We will come out and give you an honest opinion around the safety and security of your fence based on the size of your dog.  If you are located in Salt Lake City, UT and are looking for a reliable fence company, we are here for you. Visit our contact page for more information or call 801-695-4133 today.