Peek-a-Boo! How-to Fix a Hole in the Fence

Did one of your four-legged family members pull a Houdini? Many different breeds of dogs can dig their way out of a fenced yard, while other breeds have the ability to climb a perfectly good fence. For diggers, many homeowners place bricks or concrete blocks in the fence openings. Soon, their backyard looks like a minefield from a video game.

It doesn't matter what your fence is made of, a determined dog can get through most materials. Some days, you want to wrap the fences with barbed wire, but don't. The key to preventing Brownie from escaping is preparing the yard near the fence and then repairing the fence.

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Metal Fencing - If the fence is still intact, but there is a hole at the bottom, chicken wire fencing is the solution. Before beginning the fence repair, you will need to dig the hole a little wider and perhaps deeper.

Place the chicken wire into the hole and up to the wire fence. Use heavy metal or aluminum fence ties to secure the wire to the fencing. Cover the wire fencing with dirt. Now, when your dog begins to dig, her paws will hit the wire fencing and discourage her from repeating this bad habit.

Wood Fence  - To repair a wooden fence at the ground level, so your pup can't escape under it, will depend on what you want your yard to look like. One option is to add shrubbery and or flowers around the fence. After planting items along the fence, lay down a layer of chicken wire and cover with decorative rocks. Do Not use mulch, it makes dogs very ill when they eat mulch.

If you need help repairing your fence, or you are interested in enhancing your backyard with aluminum fencing, custom wood fencing, composite fences or a deck and gazebo, call Franklin Fence and Deck at 615-790-8428 for a free estimate. Franklin Fence services Nashville, TN, Franklin, TN, and Brentwood, TN. Alternatively, contact them by email at franklinfence@yahoo.com.