How to Make a Pet Fence

No matter what type of pet you have, it is important to keep that pet safe at home. As a pet owner, you are legally responsible for any damage your pet may do if it escapes from your property, so it is important to install quality fencing to keep your pets from wandering around the neighborhood.

Things You'll Need

  • Shovel
  • Post-hole digger
  • Fence posts
  • Fence sections
  • Cement
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Spade shovel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Consider the size of the pets you have to contain. The type and size of fencing you will need for a small dog will be quite different from the fencing you would need for a larger dog with a history of jumping over barriers. It is best to err on the side of a fence that is too high, rather than having to rip out and replace a fence that is too low.

    • 2

      Purchase the type of fencing you will need for your property. If you are allowed to have an above-ground pet fence in your area, a chain-link fence can be an excellent option. Chain-link fences are a low-cost option, and they can be quite sturdy--even for large dogs.

    • 3

      Measure the area to be fenced and use that measurement to determine how many posts and fence panels you will need. Place the posts between 6 and 8 feet apart for best results. Also, extend the fence at least a few inches under the ground to thwart digging efforts on the part of your dog.

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      Dig a trench along the proposed fence line, making sure the trench is at least a couple of inches deep. You will use this trench to put the fence panels in place. Use a spade shovel to dig the trench around the perimeter of the fence line.

    • 5

      Use your post-hole digger to dig a hole for your first fence post. Pour your cement mixture into the wheelbarrow and mix it according to the instructions on the bag. Set your fence post in the hole and use your spade shovel to fill the hole with the cement mixture. Allow the cement to set while you measure the distance to the next fence post and dig your next post hole. The cement will need to set at least a few hours to set. Brace the fence post while the cement is hardening.

    • 6

      Continue placing your fence posts in place, then secure the fence sections to the posts. Continue to place the fence sections in place, then put the dirt from your trench back in place. Make sure you pack the dirt down securely, and make sure all of the posts are in the ground securely. Each fence post should be put into the hole by hand, and then cement should be placed into the hole using the spade shovel.