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Doggy Dangers: 3 Tips To Help Make Your Chain Link Fence More Pet Friendly

24 May 2016 by Emma Kilpela

You may be thinking about having a chain link fence installed around your yard to keep the dogs in and make caring for your beloved pet a lot easier. While a fence can be a great investment and may keep the neighbors safe or prevent midnight dog chases, it can also be a hazard. The danger is for the dog that will naturally try to find its way out. This is why it is a good idea to have a fence professionally installed, as well as to take some additional precautions to protect your family pet.  Here are some tips to help make your fencing dog-safe:

1. Seal All The Low And Small Holes In Fences For The Little Guys

The smaller breeds of dogs are going to have more hazards when it comes to fencing. This is why it is important to make sure that all the small holes in a fence are covered. If possible, you may want to consider installing a small wall to install the fence on or using wood at the bottom of the fence. This will prevent the dog's head from getting stuck in the fence, and it can be a good precaution for many different breeds of dogs. In short, you want to make sure that there are no low areas where any dog's head can fit through gaps.

2. Using Materials That Are Made To Be Dog-Safe And Prevent Hazards

There are also many different materials that can be installed to prevent hazards. You may want to use materials that are solid and do not have any openings in them. Vinyl coated materials are good because they often do not have gaps. Lattice inserts can also be good to prevent the dog from being injured. Another solution can be to use fence coverings on the inside of the fence, which will separate the fence from the dog.

3. Ensure That Chain Linking Is Installed Correctly And Tightly To Avoid Problems

Chain link fencing is most dangerous when it is not installed correctly. This is because the fencing can often be loose, which can allow a dog to get into gaps and become stuck or injured. To prevent this, check your fence often to ensure that everything is tight. When you have the fence installed, ask the contractor about installing tensioning bolts. These will allow you to tighten or loosen the fencing as needed. You will want to tighten the fence to keep it safe, and if you do have an emergency, releasing the tension may help save your dog's life.

Injuries that dogs receive from poor fencing and be life threatening, so it is important to consider these improvements when installing a fence. In addition, contacting fence contractors can be a great way to ensure your dog is safe and the fence is a benefit, rather than a danger.

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