Fence Styles

Pet & Dog Fences

Fencing built around how your dog actually behaves, not a generic spec.

Built around your dog

Most dogs get out one of three ways: through a gap, under the bottom, or over the top. A pet fence is a fence built or adapted to close off all three for your particular dog. A small terrier that can slip through a three-inch gap needs different spacing than a big, athletic dog that can clear four feet from a standstill.

Before we recommend a layout, we ask about your dog's size, breed, and any past escapes. Byron Dean, our General Manager, usually walks the yard and talks it through with you.

  • Typical height: 4 to 6 ft, depending on the dog's size and jumping ability
  • Gaps: tight board or picket spacing, or no-gap panels, for small dogs
  • Digging: buried bottom rail, concrete mow strip, or L-footer wire
  • Gates: self-closing, self-latching hardware so the yard stays secure if someone forgets

Materials that work for pets

Wood & cedar

Board-on-board privacy or tight-spaced pickets, with a buried bottom rail or mow strip for diggers.

Wood & Cedar →

Vinyl

Solid panels with no boards to work loose, a good fit for dogs that squeeze through narrow gaps.

Vinyl →

Chain link

A budget-friendly choice for larger dogs and dog runs, with a buried bottom tension wire to stop digging.

Chain Link →

No-climb wire

On acreage, woven no-climb wire on wood or pipe posts contains dogs across a large area without a solid fence.

Farm & Ranch →

Local things to plan for

Sandy topsoil over clay, common around Magnolia, is easy for dogs to dig and can settle after heavy rain, opening small gaps under a fence that's otherwise fine. A dig barrier along the base is cheap insurance.

Texas summers matter too. A dog that spends time outside needs shade and airflow along with a secure yard, so we'll talk through where shade falls and whether a little ventilation near the bottom of a solid fence makes sense. Some HOAs restrict chain link or require it to be screened from the street, so check your guidelines; see HOA fencing. We request Texas 811 locates before any digging.

Pet fence questions

Can you keep my dog from digging under the fence?

Yes. A buried bottom rail, a concrete mow strip, or L-footer wire along the base are the usual fixes, and we recommend one based on how determined a digger your dog is.

How tall should a fence be for a large, athletic dog?

Generally 6 feet for dogs that can clear 4 feet from a standstill, though it varies by breed. Check your HOA's height limit before deciding.

Do pet fences need a permit?

The same rules apply as for any backyard fence. In unincorporated Montgomery County a typical residential fence usually doesn't need one, but HOA approval may. We confirm what applies to your address.

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