For most dog owners, fences are a way to confine a dog and keep it from annoying neighbors, postal workers, and delivery drivers. Fences also give your dog space to run off a leash. One of the most popular underground fencing companies available today boasts having more than 3 million customers. If you’re thinking about getting an underground dog fence, …
How Much Fenced-In Space Does a Dog Need?
Congratulations! You’re adopting a new dog and are taking important steps to keep her safe. Maybe you already have a dog, but you want to give her more space to burn off her energy. Whatever your reasons, knowing how much fenced-in space she needs is important. To get started, you need to ask yourself a few questions. How much land …
Ten Tips for Avoiding Having a Dog That’s a Neighborhood Nuisance
Have you ever had a neighbor whose dog frustrates you? We’ve all had experiences with dogs that won’t stop barking, act aggressively, get loose and attack your pets, damage your yard, or use your yard as a bathroom. You don’t want to create friction between neighbors, but you also want to remedy the issues. What if it’s your dog that’s …
Can Dogs Jump a 6-Foot Fence?
How high a fence should you purchase to ensure your dog can’t escape? This is one of the most important questions to ask, and it’s not as easy to answer as every dog is different. Can dogs jump a 6-foot fence? While many dogs will never jump that high, the answer is that it is possible. The highest jump by …
5 Safety Tips for Your Dog Fence
The ASPCA reports that 15% of pet owners lost their pet in a five-year span. Of those pets, 85% of them were recovered. That’s just one reason that a dog fence is essential. The other reason is that the right fence keeps out wild animals like coyotes, mountain lions, and raccoons. All of those have killed pets who encountered them …
Dog Fence With Trees as Posts
How often does your dog run off? Even the most obedient dog may spot an animal like a squirrel or (even worse) a skunk and ignore commands. You’ve dealt with a skunky home before, and it’s not fun. All the tomato sauce in the home doesn’t get rid of that odor. Dogs can have a natural prey drive. They like …
Dog Fence for Wooded Property
Every year, the American Humane Association estimates that 10 million pets go missing. Some run off and are never recovered, and others are stolen from yards, cars, or streets. Only 17% of pets are reunited with their owners. How do you make sure your pet doesn’t become part of those statistics? There are two important steps to take to keep …
A new way to help measure how many linear feet you need for your Pet Playgrounds Dog Fence
For the past 10 years, homeowners and renters used our simple walking method to help measure their yard so they can find out how many linear feet they need to order. Now, that most of us have smartphones there is an easy and free app to help you measure your yard. You can easily measure without breaking out a ruler. …
Coyote Attacks are on the Rise
Coyote attacks on dogs, cats and humans have increased within the past 5 years nationwide. Researchers are seeing increasingly bold coyote behaviors, including: In suburban areas, coyotes can lose their fear of humans because of the abundant food resources provided. Unfortunately, their food supply may include family pets. Household garbage, dog food, and available water from ponds and landscape are also …
How Much Does a Wireless Invisible Fence Cost?
Most people know that dogs need to run free and play off-leash to keep them healthy and happy. This is true with small breed dogs as well as larger dogs. A popular solution today is a wireless dog fence also known as an invisible underground electric dog fence. On the surface an underground fence may seem like a great solution. …