If you’re lucky (or unlucky, depending on your point of view), you have an active pup. Dogs, like babies, think that the world is theirs and that their territory extends as far as they can run. While their excitement cannot be contained, their activities must be. Fences are a must-have for any dog owner's property to ensure your pups play where they should and keep them out of danger.
Fencing involves considerations of size, materials, cost, and aesthetics. Each of these factors will play differently into each homeowner’s particular needs, style, and budget. The article below will help you think through the different possibilities for protecting your pooch. Whatever decision you make, you’ll need a fencing provider that supplies fencing of the highest quality and value. By ordering directly from top producers and shipping direct to your door, Fencing Direct can offer the best products at the lowest prices. Continue reading for advice on choosing the right fence and when you’re ready, head to the Products section to place an order.
Fencing Materials
Take a stroll around your neighborhood and notice the different types of fencing. Depending on where you live, one style may be dominant. Notice the way the fencing matches each house in terms of color, style, and material. Think about what each fence does for a home: does it provide privacy, blocking sightlines?
Think also about the types of dogs you see within these fences. Are they small? Do they like to bark? Different fencing types make sense for different types of dogs. For instance, a black lab known to scale short fences would need a taller, more escape-proof fence. Dogs that bark at passers-by would benefit from a fence that prevents them from seeing each person as they pass.
At Fencing Direct, we offer two main types of fencing: chain link and vinyl. While chain link fences are generally pretty straightforward, vinyl fencing can come in all shapes and sizes. Neither fence is better than the other, rather they offer trade-offs based on their specific qualities. Chain link fences will provide the most budget-friendly, quickest, and easiest option for people that simply need a boundary for their yard. They allow unrestricted sightlines, which is useful when wanting to maintain a more open, continuous effect. Chain link is most useful for dogs who are unperturbed at people walking by and who are generally friendly and not aggressive to strangers.
Vinyl fencing offers more possibilities as far as style, privacy, and price point. While we’ll get into the aesthetic qualities and costs further in this article, it’s useful to know that vinyl is generally more sophisticated and versatile. It offers far more options in terms of style, visibility preferences, and other considerations. Vinyl can be especially useful if you hope to prevent your dogs from seeing or having contact with people walking by. They can also prove more difficult to scale for dogs that are tougher to contain. In all, vinyl is a step up from chain link in almost every way and can prove to be an exceptional value given the particular needs of the family and pets.
Cost
The differences in cost matter more as the amount of yard and product needed increases. If you have a big lot and your purpose is simply to contain your dog, a more economical choice may suit your needs. However, if you are building in a space highly visible from the street and in areas that could affect the perception of your home, it may make sense to spend more money on a fence that provides greater aesthetic value.
Finally, the type of dog will affect cost. Dogs that require blocked sightlines and tall fences will inevitably push the homeowner to look at more expensive options to suit these needs. Start by thinking about what kind of fence would best match your family and pets’ needs and from there continue to assess cost within that group of products.
Aesthetic Qualities
Obviously, different fences make different impacts on the perception of your property (and your pet, for that matter). While chain link fences offer clear visibility, thoughtful landscaping and greenery can suit privacy needs while also ensuring that your pet stays within the safe confines of your yard. However, clear sightlines and minimalist fencing can be useful if you hope to see out of your yard from within. It can also be a great option for curious, social dogs who like to keep an eye on the neighborhood but who will refrain from harassing neighbors and others on the street.
At the end of the day, the aesthetic qualities should match the needs of your pet, the energy of the home, and the preferences of your family. Luckily, chain link and vinyl fencing from Fencing Direct offer a myriad of quality, affordable options shipped right to your door. Fencing Direct has experienced salespeople with decades of experience who are available to chat and think through the specific considerations you bring to bear. We also have a sophisticated Fence Builder program on our website which can provide quick and reliable quotes for your project. After that, we can ship some of the country’s best fencing products direct to your door. Our customer service experts can troubleshoot any issues and questions you might have around the installation, providing a worry-free experience. Browse our website and feel free to give us a call to start discussing how to implement the perfect fencing solution for your dog and family.
