Get a Dog Fence in Cedar Rapids

In residential neighborhoods—especially those with houses packed close together—fencing is a common sight. When homeowners lack sufficient spacing from their neighbors, a professionally constructed barrier helps lend a sense of privacy. However, there is another positive to be gained by installing a fence around your yard: it allows greater flexibility for our furry friends.

Why should I consider building a dog fence in Cedar Rapids?

As a pet owner knowledgeable about current technology, you’re no doubt asking the question: Why should I pay to install a fence when I can simply buy my dog a special collar and set up an electronic perimeter? The short answer: shock collars are actually quite limited in their application, especially for residential venues. Dogs, after all, are curious creatures with easily nabbed attention. And in a residential neighborhood—where cars and foot traffic are aplenty—there’s lots to distract them and even prompt them to leave the yard.

This is where the first physical dog fence advantage comes into play. By installing a solid barrier—say, privacy fencing—you’re greatly restricting your pets’ view of the outside world. They’ll be less tempted to chase the squirrels across the street if they can’t see them! And even if they know something’s there, they’ll be less able to escape. The downside of electronic fencing is that all it takes is a sustained sprint—and a willingness to take a quick shock—and your dog’s outside the yard. But a well-constructed privacy fence will keep them inside no matter how much they want to get out.

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Dog fences allow pets to wander the yard unsupervised

Any seasoned pet owner knows that mornings are the key time to let dogs “do their business.” Especially on workdays when they’ll spend a good chunk of their time alone indoors. However, if your yard’s not fenced in, you have to go outside with them until they’ve finished. A sizable amount of time you’d rather spend getting ready for your morning commute. Pet owners with fenced-in yards, however, can simply let their dog outside, continue their early-day routine, and bring their pooch back in before hitting the road.

Comfortable leaving your dog outdoors during the workday? This, of course, depends on where you live and what the weather’s slated to be like each particular day. But, circumstances willing, you can potentially leave your dog in the yard until you return home—provided there’s a secure fence to keep them from leaving. Again, an electronic fence is not feasible in this situation. Once they leave the parameters of the invisible “barrier,” they have to hang out until you return. This greatly increases the risk of being hit by cars.

Why not use a leash instead of a dog fence?

Realistically, leashes are practical for handheld applications—e.g., walking your dog at the park. At home, however, with a leash tied to a stake in the ground or around a post, it’s very easy to get tangled up. Not to mention only being able to walk a certain circumference within a full yard is very frustrating to pets who just want to walk around. For this reason, we caution against leashes for long-term use. Fenced in, a dog can walk the full perimeter of their yard and get their much-desired exercise without escaping.

What kind of dog fence in Cedar Rapids should I install?

Of course, residential fences come in many forms (vinyl, wood, chain link, ornamental steel, etc., all of which are available here at American Fence Company of Cedar Rapids). Chain link is not so feasible, as most breeds can easily climb using the gaps in the mesh—which also provide largely unobstructed views of distractions on the other side. We strongly recommend privacy fencing, the kind with tautly paced solid slats that 1) obscure visibility 2) cannot easily be climbed or squeezed through.

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