The Right Fence For Your Pet (NAPSA)—Oneof the top reasons homeowners choose to fence in their yard is to keep their pets from wandering off, according to woe 5 one expert. “Homeowners have several options for fencing in their pets. They can put up a kennel, fence in the whole yard, or even create a special area within a fenced yard,” explained Certified Fence Professional Tom Phillips. Phillips, who has built kennels for veterinarians, says they prefer long narrow runs, instead of square areas. “Vets usually like a kennel that is 4” x 14” instead of 8” x 8” because the dog can get more exercise that way.” Most kennels are constructed of 6” tall chain-link. Homeowners who wish to enclose the entire yard often choose privacy fence styles in either wood or vinyl. “If a yard is enclosed with a privacy fence, dogs can’t see movement outside of the yard, and they don’t bark as much,”he added. mend fence be at least an inch from the ground. Wood fence in particular should not touch the ground to prevent prematurerotting.” While installing the fence close to the ground keepspetsin, it can create a landscape challenge. “People either hand trim the grass under the fence or use weed killer to get rid of the grass beneath the fence. Other alternatives are to put decorative rock beneath the fence to keep grass or weeds from growing there.” Some homeowners opt for a maintenance strip, which is a 6” x 12” wide concrete strip beneath the fence that prevents dogs from Some homeowners choose to fence in their whole yard, then create a special area for their pets to keep them separate when children or guests are present. “A special fenced area within a fenced yard can keep the dog from jumping on people,” Phillips said. beneath the fence. “A maintenance strip can be expensive, but manyfeel it’s worth the expense to ensure dogs don’t get out,” Phillips explained. To find a professional fence unique challenges. “Most people want the fence installed close to the ground to prevent dogs from digging under it. We usually recom- Fence Association at (800) 8224342 or search the Website at www.AmericanFenceAssociation. com. Pet fencing contains some digging and grass from growing contractor, call the American
