Good blog post about fences:
http://notesfromadogwalker.com/2013/08/08/dog-fence-fixes/
Oh sweet, sweet fences. How much do I love thee? Let me count ways:
Fences Keep Dogs Inside. My dogs are off leash, safe, and free to roll in dead stuff without getting tangled in long leads.
Fences Keep Others Out. Except for a family of Whistle Pigs and one mole with a grudge, no one is cutting through our yard.
Fences Provide Privacy. It is my right as an American to wear my pajamas all day and not have my neighbors see me slob out.
So clearly, fences are rad. They’re awesome management tools. Not only do they keep everyone safely contained, but they also allow you to do all kinds of fun stuff at home in your yard. Playing at home is super handy if you have a DINOS and need a break from walking your dog or you need to exercise them prior to a walk.
click on link above for the entire post
Great article on fencing. Loved the L-footer and coyote roller idea, although before spending close to $30 for a 10′ section, I’d use the pvc method.
For perimeter fencing, my favorite is non-climb horse wire, where all the blocks are 2×4″ and the wire is wrapped, not welded. Or h/d chain link with both top and bottom rails.
What is “h/d” chain llnk?
Heavy duty chain link fence fabric. Some of the stuff for sale is as thin as a paper clip. You want the heaviest gauge that you can afford. The smaller the gauge number, the stronger/heavier the wire. So 9 gauge fence fabric is stronger than 11 gauge fence fabric.
Some of the big box stores are selling fence fabric that is even thinner than the 11 gauge wire. Anything thinner than 11 gauge will never last with dogs!
Sometimes you can go to a place that rents chain link fence and they will sell used heavy duty fabric to you at a good price. You just need to know how to repair the fabric if necessary—easy to do!