Is your property fenced?

**GreyhoundGirl** · 10-26-2006, 06:21 PM

I'm SUCH a good drawer, Eh?

**Pembroke_Corgi** · 10-16-2006, 09:55 AM

Yes, our yard is fenced. We don't own our house, but I will only rent houses with fenced yards.

This is just me, but I would never let my dogs out off-leash even though Adele and Vallis are pretty reliable (Marta is not) just because of all the potential dangers. A few years ago we lived in a house without a fenced in yard and it was awful taking the dogs out in all kinds of weather.

It's so much easier to just open the door for them! With 3 dogs, I wouldn't have it any other way.

If we only had one dog it wouldn't matter quite as much because you'd only have to worry about taking one out...but with more than that it gets hard taking them all out and making sure they do their business.

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 10-16-2006, 02:14 PM

We live in an apartment and don't have our own yard. We have a huge fenced in dog run though.

**Uabassoon** · 10-16-2006, 04:49 PM

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** · 10-16-2006, 04:51 PM

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

**trezurdelites** · 10-16-2006, 04:55 PM

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...

**anna_66** · 10-16-2006, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by trezurdelites

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.

**lvpets2002** · 10-17-2006, 12:10 PM

I for sure agree.. I stated of my fence due to I live in town.. Now I was in Pets Mart one saturday when this couple was wanting to adopt this dog & the rescue service there that day would not let them have him.. The couple even tried to explain they lived in the country & to much land to fence & the rescue service still would not budge.. Now in this case I would have let them have the dog..

Originally Posted by anna_66

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.

**molucass** · 10-26-2006, 04:17 PM

Our back yard is fenced. It's a really big back yard, and the fence is probably about 6 ft. high. I would love it if both the back yard and the front yard was fenced in though.

The only thing about our back yard is, that ever since we moved in there (Last September) there has been a terrible problem with fleas. If you put the dog out for even 5 minutes, they are completely covered in fleas. So, mostly we just take them out in the front yard on a leash, all except for Baby. She doesn't need a leash. She comes with verbal commands and hardly ever leaves our side.

So basically its like our back yard isn't fenced at all since we can't use it.

**critter crazy** · 10-26-2006, 04:22 PM

Our Back yard is fenced, it is quite big. Duke has the whole thing all to himself and just loves it, he sometimes refuses to back in!

**MajesticCollies** · 10-16-2006, 05:39 PM

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** · 10-16-2006, 06:09 PM

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

**chocolatepuppy** · 10-16-2006, 07:30 PM

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.

**BitsyNaceyDog** · 10-16-2006, 07:30 PM

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.