When picking a fence, make sure to choose one with your unique pet in mind!
If you are one of the millions of other people who participated in “Clear the Shelter Day,” the next step for your home Washington, DC home is to get a fence for your new four-legged friend. Fences not only add value and curb appeal to your home, but it can keep your new family member safe when it comes to street traffic and other animals. But how should you go about choosing a fence for your pet?
Rules and Regulation
The first thing you should do before choosing a fence is to check the Washington, DC’s rules and regulation. Your community might require a chain-link fence for your do instead of a wooden picket fence. Check the rules before settling on a type of fence.
Breeding Plays a Part
Before deciding on your new fence, think about your new friend. The size of your dog will also play a part in the size of fence you need. Your dog may only need a small section of your yard to play in or it might need the entire yard. Also think about the age of your new dog. If you adopted a puppy, it won’t need a high fence, but what will its needs be when it grows up? A Saint Bernard will need a lot more room and a higher fence than a golden retriever. Choose a fence that will last the lifetime of your dog, not your dog’s current life.
Temperament
Some shelter dogs, while loving and friendly inside your home, may have aggression problems around other dogs walking by their territory. A metal chain-link fence is not the best option for a dog that has aggression with strangers or other triggers. To help keep your dog safe, think about a wooden privacy fence or something that will block your dog’s line of sight. Ask the shelter if they had a problem with your dog trying to escape its holding area or if they have noticed aggression. This is the best way to understand your dog’s tendencies.
Choosing a fence for your dog shouldn’t be a hard decision to make. Choose a fence that will make your dog the most comfortable as well as making sure they aren’t able to escape from your yard. Make sure your fence will continue to hold your dog as they grow and your fence will always be the right decision for your puppy! For more information on dog friendly fences, talk with your Hercules of Washington, DC representative!
Hercules Fence of Washington, D.C.
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of several fence styles throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Residential fencing provides a welcoming appearance to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable.
We also specialize in commercial fencing to keep your business safe and secure while also looking professional and welcoming. To get started with your residential fence for your home, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
