Is your property fenced?

[Suki Wingy]

the backyard is but not the front or side. The total area fenced is about 60 ft by 50 ft and it's 4 foot chain link.

[Tralee]

We have an invisible fence. We live near the end of a dirt road and have no need for a privacy fence.

[lizbud]

Yes, my yard is fenced. That fact was a plus in the decision to buy the
house. There is a peace of mind in knowing you can let the dogs out at
any time,day or night, for a quick potty break.Sure helps when it's dead of
winter & you don't have to bundle up to take them out.

[Uabassoon]

Alexa and I live in a townhouse so we don't have a fenced yard, all of his outings are on leash. We recently sent in a proposal so that we can fence in our back patio, it's maybe around 10X10 with a small portion of it being grass/dirt which would make a good size for a doggie bathroom. We are hoping that we get approved because it would be nice on days when he is being stubborn or on the occasional days it rains.

[lvpets2002]

Oh yes.. I would not have dogs if not..

[trezurdelites]

I have a fenced acre out of the 5 on my property..

still, I never leave my dogs unattended in the fenced yard..

I have seen many different breeds, LEAP over 5' fences and also DIG their way out under the fences...

I have seen wonderful responsible furbaby caretakers, who had no fenced yards, provided their babies with more exercise at dog parks, and walking and jogging with them......then some caretakers who have fenced yards and just let the dog out to occupy themselves in the yard....

I personally think it is wrong for so many rescue groups to not allow potential adopters because they dont have a fenced yard.....
many would give the animals who so desperately need a home, a wonderful forever home, but because they either dont have a fenced yard, or a yard at all, they are refused adoption..
and the animal just endures its unhappy life in a kennel/shelter environment longer...
unless they are lucky enough to be in foster or in a home environment while waiting to be adopted...

[MajesticCollies]

To me having a fence is one of the most important aspects to having your dog outside. Not only does it keep them from wandering but keeps the sick wandering dogs,varmits and any other thing away from my Collies. I couldn't bear the fact of something harming them when they are outside playing.

[k9krazee]

Completely fenced...and I wouldn't have it any other way.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

We have 5 acres and most of that is fenced. We've taken down a lot of the fence to replace it, but don't yet have the new up yet. We do have a small area fenced for the dogs. They have enough room to run around and play in that area, it's not super small.

[chocolatepuppy]

Our back yard is fenced. A wooden 6ft along the back and 4ft chain link for the rest. It's about 90ft by 60ft. I love having the fence, it was a dream come true to put it up. I do believe people can be great owners without a fence.

[bckrazy]

We have an almost 1 acre 6 ft privacy fenced yard. =D and Gonzo & Fozzie run around it several times a day, its awesome especially for their zoomies before bedtime. But, Gonzo especially, would not be happy only getting yard exercise every day. He gets 1-2 long walks every day, and they usually go to the dog park or the off-leash park to play frizbee or ball.

I think it does depend on the dog & the owner. You CAN live in an apartment or without a yard and maintain even a high energy dog, but it takes tons & tons of work. I know some one with a happy, high drive Border Collie who lives in an apartment and works. He goes on runs before work and to the fenced park after work, and a dog walker visits him for 30-60 mins in the middle of the day.

[dogzr#1]

Yup, I have a fence. Our backyard is really big though. Astra loves to do zoomies around it. But I guess she is tired of ours because she dug a hole to the next door neighbors yard. Luckily he didnt have a dog or anything.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Our yard is fenced and I wouldn't have it any other way. It just makes life a whole lot easier I think.

[Alysser]

Most of Sassy's exercise comes from walks, but on occasion I do take her out in the yard. It's fully fenced but it's mostly grounded with concrete, not to good for playing on, and she isn't allowed on the grass because of fleas and ticks. My yard now isn't really suitable for a dog, so we just walk her alot.

[anna_66]

I personally think it is wrong for so many rescue groups to not allow potential adopters because they dont have a fenced yard.....
many would give the animals who so desperately need a home, a wonderful forever home, but because they either dont have a fenced yard, or a yard at all, they are refused adoption..
and the animal just endures its unhappy life in a kennel/shelter environment longer...
unless they are lucky enough to be in foster or in a home environment while waiting to be adopted...

I have to say I totally agree with this. A friend of mine is in husky rescue and I can't tell you how many great people have been turned away for this very same reason. I think you can be a good dog owner without a fence.

And in answer to the poll...yes I have a fence. It's a 4 ft chain link fence with electric fencing at the top and bottom. And my gate, it's always locked so no one could open the gate and let them out.