The ASPCA reports that around 710,000 dogs in the U.S. enter shelters and are returned to their owners. That’s a small percentage of the 3.1 million dogs that end up in animal shelters. Some dogs run farther than expected during thunderstorms or fireworks. Others are picked up by people who take the dog home without thinking that someone is looking …
How To Keep Predators Away From Your Backyard Chickens With Fencing
With the increasing cost of eggs, some people are turning towards backyard chickens. Not only are chickens great for tick and grub control, but they also provide eggs that keep you from having to buy eggs at the store. Chickens are also great pets for all ages. Free-range chickens benefit from having a more varied diet with bugs and grasses. …
Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know, Even In a Fenced Yard
An estimated 69 million U.S. households own at least one dog. But, only 8% of those dog owners took their dogs to an obedience training program. What’s more popular is to put in an electronic tracking device. Around half of all dog owners in the U.S. use dog tracking devices to keep their pets safe. If their pet runs off, …
Ten Problems With Underground Dog Fencing
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, …
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. …
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. …
How to Stop your Dog from Digging Under your Fence
One of the most frustrating things to deal with as a new dog parent is an escape artist dog. Many dogs are rehomed or end up in shelters because their families can’t stop them from digging under or climbing over their fence. Depending on your breed your dog may be digging for a variety of reasons. Terriers, for example, are hard-wired …
Rocky yard, Sloped yard and Boulders Oh My!
Do you have a rocky yard? A sloped yard? Have you been given an incredibly expensive quote from a traditional wood or chain link fencing company? Leveling an entire yard would be expensive, impractical and time consuming. Our Dog Fence solves all these issues. Our featured testimonial is from Sandy, a foster pet parent from Connecticut Pet Rescue. She shows how our fence …
Small dog fencing solutions
Small dogs are awesome. Most of the time they are easier to care for and groomers charge less to cut their nails too. However, even small dogs need exercise. Your high energy small dog will inevitably get into trouble if their physical exercise needs are not met. They will become bored and will use their pent-up energy to chew holes in …