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Outdoor space for dogs and cats

Pet Fence Kits for Dogs & Cats

Why Pet Playgrounds©? Pet Fence is our specialty. Shop our customizable, patented (not found anywhere else) physical dog fence kits and cat fence kits for your yard – engineered to securely contain your pets and keep other animals out. Skip the middleman and retail stores and save by purchasing wholesale manufacturer direct from us to you - free shipping over $99

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Start with your pet

Shop Pet Fences for Dogs and Cats

Different pets need different fence designs. Explore physical outdoor containment options tailored to your animal and property.

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For dogs

Dog Fence Kits

Give dogs room to play with customizable poly, metal, and hybrid fencing. Compare options for digging, chewing, climbing, and jumping.

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For cats

Cat Fence Kits

Create outdoor space with anti-climb fencing, compatible existing-fence extensions, or roofed enclosures. Choose for your cat's behavior and site.

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Start with a kit

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Compare dog and cat fencing by height, material, and protection level. Open a kit to choose its available length and options.

Open a kit to choose its length and available options and see the current price.

Built for real yards

Why Choose Pet Playgrounds Pet Fencing?

With over 15 years of experience and over 4,000 installations across 48 states and Canada, we help customers select physical fencing for their pets and properties.

Dogs behind an outdoor fence

Physical, Non-Electric Containment

Create a material boundary without a shock-collar system. Select the layout for your pet's behavior.

Cat in a fenced outdoor space

Low-Visibility Materials

Black mesh and dark supports can blend into a landscape while preserving more of the view.

Installed cat fence with anti-climb top

Dog and Cat Configurations

Choose height, mesh, ground protection, and anti-climb features for the animal and yard.

DIY fence installation along a tree line

DIY Installation and Guidance

Many kits suit homeowner installation. Our team can help with materials and project planning.

Know your options

Compare Pet Fence Types

Materials, installation, and pet behavior all affect the right choice.

Fence typePotential advantageImportant consideration
Flexible poly meshLow visibility and adaptable layoutStrength, openings, and chewing vary
Metal meshDurable physical materialSecure posts and appropriate installation
Hybrid poly + metalFlexible mesh with reinforcementMatch protection to pet behavior
Wood, vinyl, or chain-linkFamiliar physical fence optionsGround gaps, climbing, and maintenance
Wireless or underground electricNo visible boundaryDoes not physically exclude other animals
Fully enclosed systemAdds an overhead barrierMore components; confirm suitability

Selection guide

How to Choose the Right Pet Fence

Start with your pet's size and behavior, then measure the yard. Check gates, slopes, ground gaps, and nearby launching points.

Pet Fences for Dogs

Compare height, chew resistance, ground overlap, gates, and corner reinforcement.

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Pet Fences for Cats

Consider flexible anti-climb designs, compatible retrofits, and roofed enclosures for jumpers.

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Pet Fencing for Large Yards

Plan perimeter length, slopes, post spacing, installation access, and gate locations.

Pet Fences for Multiple Animals

Size openings for the smallest pet and account for the strongest jumper, climber, or chewer.

Plan your budget

How Much Does a Pet Fence Cost?

Price depends on perimeter length, height, mesh, reinforcement, gates, and installation. Compare the complete materials list and the length or area covered, not the headline price alone.

Open a kit above for its current base price and available options. A custom quote can account for slopes, multiple gates, and unusual layouts.

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What affects your total?

  1. Perimeter length and finished height
  2. Poly, metal, or hybrid mesh
  3. Ground and overhead protection
  4. Gates, corners, and installation

From plan to finished fence

How to Install DIY Pet Fencing

Measure and mark the perimeter, locate gates and corners, install posts and supports, add tensioning components, attach mesh, and secure the bottom edge where required. Exact steps vary by kit and terrain.

Before installation, check property lines, underground utilities, local rules, and any HOA requirements. Follow the instructions for your selected configuration.

How Pet Fencing WorksProfessional Installation

Installation overview. See the step-by-step guide for the materials and sequence.

Real outdoor spaces

Pet Fence Project Inspiration

Real dog and cat fencing projects show how a physical boundary can fit different yards, gates, and enclosed spaces.

Dog running beside a fence installed by Ives Fence in New England
Dog · New England

Room to Run with Ives Fence

A recommended installer, Ives Fence, built this dog fence for an outdoor play area in New England.

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Dog at a wide access gate in Jamie's Delaware yard
Dog · Delaware

Jamie's Dog Gate

Jamie paired a dog fence with an 8 ft wide gate to make the backyard easier to access.

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Catio Bob's custom enclosed catio in Georgia
Cat · Georgia

Catio Bob's Custom Build

This Georgia catio uses galvanized, uncoated wire mesh to create an enclosed outdoor space.

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Stacey's enclosed catio made with metal wire mesh in Washington
Cat · Washington

Stacey's Catio

Stacey used 8 ft tall, half-inch metal wire mesh for her catio and returned for another build.

“I love your product so much I recently purchased it again and had another catio built.”
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Customer voices

What Our Customers Say

Read customer feedback alongside the real installation examples above.

 

Buying guide

Pet Fence Buying Guide

What is a pet fence?

A physical or electronic boundary intended to help keep pets in a defined area. Physical fencing uses mesh, wire, or panels to create a material barrier.

What works for a backyard?

Match height, mesh openings, gates, and ground or overhead protection to the animal, yard, and escape behavior.

Are non-electric fences effective?

A properly selected and installed physical fence can provide a reliable boundary. Inspect it regularly for damage and gaps.

Can I install on a slope?

Many flexible mesh systems can follow uneven ground when posts, tension, and the bottom edge are planned carefully.

Can one fence work for dogs and cats?

Some designs may suit both, but account for a cat's climbing and jumping and a dog's strength or digging.

How It Works

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Fences

What is the best pet fence for a backyard?

Choose for your animal, escape behavior, yard layout, and budget. Physical mesh systems offer several configurations.

What is the difference between pet fence and pet fencing?

“Pet fence” usually describes a particular barrier or product; “pet fencing” often describes the materials or category of systems.

Can pet fences contain both dogs and cats?

Some can, but cats may need anti-climb or overhead features while dogs may need ground or chew protection.

Are pet fences electric?

Some containment systems are electronic. Pet Playgrounds focuses on physical, non-electric fencing.

How much does pet fencing cost?

Cost varies with length, height, materials, reinforcement, gates, and installation. Compare the current configured kit total.

Can I install a pet fence myself?

Many kits are intended for DIY installation. Difficulty depends on terrain, soil, gates, and selected components.

Does a pet fence keep predators out?

A physical fence may deter some animal entry, but an open-top system should not be assumed predator-proof. Assess local wildlife and consider a roofed design when appropriate.

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Ready to plan?

Find the Right Pet Fence for Your Yard

Compare physical fencing for dogs and cats, or ask our team to help with materials and layout.

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