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Fencing in my pup

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John

11-25-2003 10:21:54




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I just know there is a bunch of knowledge and experience out there on this topic. I hope to hear from some of you. We live on 5 acres, mostly wooded, and have a 1 year old Golden Retriever. We would like to fence off a 100 x 200 foot area for him to romp around in without concern for him running off. The front 200 foot section will need to be fairly attractive (say, 3 rail p/t wood) with a farm fence backing to keep him in. THe other 3 sides of the fence can be simply farm fence. Our soil is clay with some very annoying white quartz interspersed. I am hoping to hear some suggestions on how this fence should be constructed such as what type of posts, post spacing, how to stretch the farm fencing, etc. Have never done this before. Thanks for any insight or advice you can provide. John in NC.

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mj

11-28-2003 12:46:34




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Number 9 wire and a pulley with a drop-chain stretched from a tree to the barn about 15 feet off the ground kept my heeler-border collie mix on the place when I had to be gone. I used cable clips on the wire as pulley stops so he couldn't get wrapped around the tree. His doghouse was just far enough from the line to keep him from going around the backside but gave him access to the interior. A neighbor had a German Shepard and a 2-ft picket fence..... he got an old bowling ball a drilled one of the finger holes through.....ran the light cable leash through it and cable-clipped it back into a loop, left about 6 feet on one end of it and hooked up old Jake....he went straight ot the fence and hopped over....the ball sopped rolling and the cable got tight.....the look on that dogs' face was priceless! It took him a few minutes to figure out that the only way he could go was back OVER the fence. He got along with the "bowlers hobble" for years and it was a simple matter to put up more fence for him using 2 by 4s and survey stakes. :-)

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Fred OH

11-27-2003 05:45:08




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
I've got to add this bit of humor to the post...I once saw a program on tv where the Eskimo people of the north tied a piece of whale bone on a short chain to their dogs collar to keep them from running off. (no trees) I had a chow that did same...got a 8" chain, eye bolt, snap and piece of 2 x 4 and he laid there watching me assembling all this. After I finished, I snapped it onto his collar, he reached down and picked it up with his teeth and took off running. I looked around to see if anybody was watching. Fred OH

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JF

11-27-2003 06:30:36




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 Re: Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to Fred OH, 11-27-2003 05:45:08  
LMAO



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Mike

11-26-2003 08:26:15




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Have a year and a half old border collie on my 17 acres, so know what you are going through.

Thought about it for a long time, and looked at my options.

In the end, decided that it was cheaper to train the dog to stay in the yard than to build a fence.

Maybe I just got lucky, but don't have a fence and it is not a problem. She doesn't run off. I just spent a lot of time with her, and corrected any behavior problems (like running off). Also EVERY DAY we go for long walks outside of the yard together, so she can satisfy her curiousity about what is out there.

During the day when I am at work, she is in a 30X10 kennel run which also has access to the inside of my 30X60 shop. She stays in there just fine.

This works for me. Just a thought.

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John

11-26-2003 13:13:51




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 Re: Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to Mike, 11-26-2003 08:26:15  
I am sure you are right. Maybe I will give him some more time to mature and we'll see how he progresses. Thanks!



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JF

11-25-2003 22:37:09




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
I have had a Golden Ret pup for 5 mo. now.
I got a invisible fence for 5 acres and it is great,wont even go to the neighbors when their dogs are out on the chain.Will never have a dog without one,no chains no pens.



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John

11-26-2003 04:17:18




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 Re: Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to JF, 11-25-2003 22:37:09  
Would you mind if I ask what this cost you to have installed? Thanks!



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JF

11-27-2003 06:28:56




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 Re: Re: Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-26-2003 04:17:18  
NP,$800
could go $1200 depending where you are at.
Best pet investment I ever purchased.



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T_Bone

11-25-2003 18:57:30




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Hi john,

What I did with my 118lb Lab is use a 1/8" wire rope 250ft long with a 3/4" pipe 2ft long on either end. I then used a 1/4" x 2" slide ring on the wire rope, to the ring I attached a 6ft lead with a bull snap into his harness, not a collar.

If I need to clean the yard, it's easy to pull the stakes and roll up the wire rope.

He likes this as he can run full bore 250ft or so without getting tangled up. I like it as I dont have to worry about him leaving or climbing a fence.

Draw back, I have to take him out side and put him on the leash. At night I just wait at the door and tell him to go potty.

T_Bone

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Andy

11-25-2003 17:58:33




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Hi John,
Few thoughts from a 25 year veteran to the fence business(12 of those focused on invisible type fencing)
1. Physical barrier fencing is good but as already been mentioned dogs with too small areas or too much energy WILL find a way out. We have put invisible fences on regular fencing to keep the dogs in and you may want to keep this as a plan B if you go the regular fence route. A. Post & Board fencing is generally built on 8 ft. spacing of the posts (7 or 8 ft posts are recomended) B. Farm type wire fences are generally on 10-12 ft. spacing for the posts. C. Wire is generally stretched one side at a time with a come-along. Bracing is required for wire fencing and should be constructed of 8-10 ft material depending on soil conditions.(Keep in mind...BRACING IS 98% of the fence !! spend your time here and you will be happy in the long term.

2. Should you decide to go the invisible fence route get one of the Pet Safe fences and TRAIN! TRAIN! TRAIN!..... There are very few dogs that will not train to one of these fences (and deer, Squirrels , Rabbits etc. will not be a problem IF the dog is properly trained !! ( I have over 1500 dogs under my belt and only a handfull that could not be trained)FOLLOW TRAINING PROCEEDURES!!!!!
Hope this has helped a bit . e- mail if you have more specific questions
Andy
All Fenced In
Unionville, PA

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James in North Carolina

11-25-2003 15:54:19




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
I had a lab-chow-shepherd-mix that found he could climb the chain link fence. I tried the electric dog wire along the perimeter of the fence set a foot in front of it. I came home from work one day and Caesar had destroyed it and was waiting for me by the carport door. It's hard to get mad at a dog like that.

I finally built a pen 6 feet high. I put one foot wide fence flat about 4 " below the ground so he couldn't dig out and a one foot rim at the top coming back into the pen so he couldn't jump over.

He was the best dog I ever had. James

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Dan

11-25-2003 15:11:38




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
I have two Goldens. I can tell you that anything less than 6 foot chain link will be a waste. They are smart, curious dogs and if they want to get out, they will. Take pains to make the fence very secure the first try because once they realize they can get out by climbing or pushing the bottom where it is loose, they will take great pleasure in pointing that out. The bottom is probably the most insecure part. Only a few dogs will climb, but nearly all dogs will dig, especially to get out.

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RB/CT

11-25-2003 14:35:55




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Dont want to say it, but a loose dog could be a dead dog. I had a kennel for my German Shepherd, and she loved it. He dog house was inside, and she felt secure. I took her out for runs, many times, once she got struck by a car but not hurt, or needing a vet. What I liked about the kennel, is I could lock it, and take off and leave her outside and not worry about her. There are some deluxe kennels around, with vinyl wood floors, and roofs. Good luck she must be a great dog.

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Mac

11-25-2003 12:21:48




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Invisible fences: But let a rabbit or squirrel or cat take off and the dog will go thru it before he knows what happened, then may not get back in. I put up a chain link fence for my Golden, of course I used the house and garage for one wall. Leads into back door. 90 Pounds and she likes to come in and out when she pleases. I set poles on 10ft. You can set the fence in the ground about 8" or so in case she/he maybe develops a digging habit. Did you think maybe of a colored vinyl coated chain link. Then they make all kinds of decorative vinyl fences now, could use that in front. No maint. either. That Pup will give you more love than you can imagine.

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VADAVE

11-25-2003 11:40:54




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
Suggest you look at invisible fences. These are an antenna in the ground around the area you want "fenced" and the pooch wears a receiver. When he/she starts to get close there is a beep then a shock. The shock won't hurt him but it will make an impression. I have one, held the receiver in my hand and approached the line--OH yeah it makes an impression.
Good thing is it isn't really any more expensive then a good fence and you can't see it.

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Alvin n Ms.

11-25-2003 11:05:06




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 Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 10:21:54  
A Gold. retriever is a very nice dog, but I can tell you he will be very unhappy in a pen that is not connected to the house, no matter how large it may be. My exp. alvinnms



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John

11-25-2003 11:37:11




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 Re: Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to Alvin n Ms., 11-25-2003 11:05:06  
Thanks, Alvin. Yes, he is a super dog. The fenced area will not be a place we leave him alone for extended periods of time. It will be his ball chasing arena and a place to run with us where he cannot run off to see the neighbors or track down a smell. I wish we could use the house as part of the boundary, but this is not possible due to the layout of the property.



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Pitch

11-26-2003 03:01:51




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 Re: Re: Re: Fencing in my pup in reply to John, 11-25-2003 11:37:11  
I bult a Pen for our two mutts 100x120 using field fence (5'goat) I spaced metal Tposts 6' apart and used PT posts on the corners and the gate.I made a stretcher from two lengths of 4' 2x6 and pulled with a come along and 8n. Make sure you brace the corners. They do some digging but arent smart enough to dig directionally so it has held them ok. Of course there are two of them so their desire for escape may not be as strong as one would have.

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