Temperatures are starting to cool off, and sweater season is rapidly approaching. If you’re looking forward to cooler weather for dog walking, you aren’t alone. If you think even a little further, you may start dreading those cold weather dog walks where you bundle up and brace for the chill. One way to keep yourself and your dog more comfortable year-round is to invest in backyard fencing at your home. 

The professionals at Palisade Fence Co. have seen the difference that a fence for dogs can make, and we wanted to pass along our insider knowledge. There are some great reasons to consider fencing for your next home improvement project.

What Makes Fence Installation a Great Home Improvement for Dog Owners?
There are four reasons we strongly recommend installing backyard fencing if you have a dog. The professionals at Palisade Fence Co. have spoken to many homeowners who considered fence installation to improve curb appeal and security for their homes before realizing there are so many benefits to building a fence for dogs as well. Everyone wins when the right fence is installed. 

Freedom to Roam
Dogs love their walks, but they still need opportunities to run wild and free without the constraints of a leash. Even when off leash at a dog park, there are behavior expectations and dogs outside of the immediate family to consider. When you put up a fence at home, you give your dog a safe place to run or even just relax in the sunshine without restraint. 

You will feel that sense of freedom as well because you won’t have to get the leash and stay right with your dog each time they go outdoors. Giving them freedom frees up some of your time as well. 

Enhanced Security & Safety
Whether installed in the back of your home, around the front yard, or around the entire house, your fence is a clear marker of private property. It’s a universal symbol for “keep out” even if you don’t hang a sign that says, “beware of dog.” It also serves as a safety barrier that keeps your dog from running into the road, escaping into the neighbor’s yard, or chasing someone who smells threatening down the street. 

With the right fence, you can deter criminals from considering your home for a break-in or other property crimes. Many burglars will move on to easier property when they see secure fences, especially fences backed by barking dogs. 

Weatherproof Exercise
If you don’t enjoy getting your dog out for a walk when it’s raining or snowing, you aren’t alone. Professional fence installation is the perfect home improvement project because it allows your dog to get the exercise he needs while you snuggle up indoors. 

Mess Containment
We all must admit that dogs can create quite a mess when going outdoors to do their business. At Palisade Fence Co., we enjoy the process of designing fences for dogs and their owners. If you want to contain the doggy mess in one area of your yard, we can do that. 

When designing your backyard fencing, we consider the needs of your pets as well as how you intend to use your property. Our goal is to create a safe enclosure where your dog can roam freely while you worry less about the swimming pool, bushes, garden, and other landscaping features. 

To discuss the right type of backyard fencing for your home and pets, contact Palisade Fence Co. today.