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Permanent Fence
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Permanent chain link fencing is the best option. It is solid and long-lasting, and stays attractive for years. It is often difficult to install, however, and requires special tools. Permanent fencing could be against the rules of your homeowners association. If you install permanent fencing yourself, place all support posts in cement. Stretch the chain link to keep it from sagging.
T-Posts and Loose Wire
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T-posts are metal shafts with pointed tips. You can use a T-post pounder to drive the posts into the ground in a few minutes. Attach loose wire--chain link wire mesh sold in rolls. Do not space the T-posts too far apart or the fence will sag. For small and average-sized dogs, space the posts about 10 feet apart. Larger dogs that put a bigger strain on the fence require tighter spacing, about 6 feet. This type of fencing is easy to move about so you can change the area used, or set up and take down to meet restrictions.
Chain Link Panels
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Pre-constructed chain link panels are even easier to set up. You can attach them to T-posts for a fence that is sturdier than one made with loose wire. You can also just attach the panels to each other with connection clasps to form a pen. For stability, make it no more than two panels long or wide. Chain link panels sold as dog runs usually come in 12-foot-by-12-foot or 6-foot-by-6-foot sizes. You can find them in home centers, hardware stores and online catalogs for homes and for pets.
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What Can We Use to Hold Up Chain Link Fencing for an Indoor Dog?
Even if your dog is an indoor dog, it is nice to have somewhere to let him run about outdoors. A chain link fence is sturdy and keeps him safe from hazards. It's not necessary to have heavy-duty support for a dog who uses the area only occasionally, or under direct supervision. That makes erecting a chain link fence for an indoor dog something anyone can do. You can use these techniques to erect a chain link-enclosed area for your dog even if you have homeowner association or subdivision use restrictions.