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kalsmom asked in PetsDogs · 2 decades ago

What type of fence should I use for a dog run, for a large dog?

And how large should it be. I have a Golden Retriever.

Update:

To cmkba5 - Why not square?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    Chain link is best; it's sturdy & will look good for a long time. Six feet tall, a golden could jump a 4-ft. easily. How big depends on how much time he will be in there. If just for a few minutes here & there, 6'x10' should be fine. If he'll be in there many hours, 10'x20' would be good, if you could go bigger, do it. If he spends alot of time in there, he'll need shelter other than trees, and a dog house for a golden needs to be big. He needs room to make sure where he goes to the bathroom is far from the dog house & water bowl, and he needs the space to run around as a golden is an energetic dog. Whatever you do, don't get one of those 6'x6' premade runs they sell, it will be way too small to comfortably hold a big, boisterous dog like a golden, even just for bathroom breaks.

  • 2 decades ago

    I used a a fence that the openings were 2x4 roughly,it can be found and almost any farm store or home(MERNARDS & LOWES) type store.Also a hint,make oblong or rectangular shape not squaure.Chain link fence can also be used but the first one I told you about is alot cheaper.

  • 5 years ago

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    • Once he’s in the down position, say “Down,” give him the treat, and share affection.

    Repeat it every day. If your dog tries to sit up or lunges toward your hand, say “No” and take your hand away. Don’t push him into a down position, and encourage every step your dog takes toward the right position. After all, he’s working hard to figure it out!

  • 2 decades ago

    I have 2 big dogs... I used horse fencing, 6 ft tall. Works well.

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  • 2 decades ago

    Chain link

  • 2 decades ago

    Chain link or privacy fence.

  • 2 decades ago

    try a chain link fence,you can buy that at a menards or lowes and 6 foot tall should do it

  • KathyS
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    I would use chain link and make it as large as possible.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    chain link its sturdy and holds up for the long run

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    razor wire with electric shock

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