Yes, we have a fence. It's 4" high and is a livestock type fencing. Chain link is pricy as well as privacy and since we have a decent size backyard we had to opt for this type of fencing. I love it though because it goes with the house and area we live in (rural). It works well for the pups except Maggie. She's an escape artist so I have had to reinforce different areas. Each time she finds a new place to get out I have to fix it somehow. Sadie has never gotten out, nor has Grant.