How to Choose the Best Fence Installation Company to Keep Your Dog Contained

You love your dog and your dog loves you.

The problem is, your dog also loves the open road. Specifically, your dog loves sprinting out of your yard into the open road at the slightest provocation.

And honestly, you’d love your dog a lot more if you didn’t have to spend every evening chasing them or monitoring them on a leash.

So, it’s time to invest in making your yard a haven for both of you. Time to invest in a fence. But to do that, you’ll need the right company for the job. Here’s how to find the best dog fence installation company to keep you, Spot, and your checkbook happy.

Know Your Dog

It might sound counterintuitive, but if you want to find the best fence installation company, the best place to start is by knowing your dog.

Specifically, you should know what kind of escape artist your dog is.

For example, let’s say that your dog is a jumper. In that case, you’ll need a fence that’s high enough to keep them in.

However, if your dog is a digger, a tall fence won’t do you any good. Instead, you need a fence that goes several feet underground.

The type of escapee your dog is will also affect what type of fencing material you can use. For example, if your dog tries to escape to chase things, you should invest in a fence they can’t see through, which rules out aluminum fences.

Alternately, if your dog gnaws the fence, you’ll want a fence that won’t give out under constant chewing. That rules out a wooden fence.

Look for an Expert

Once you know what kind of fence you need, it’s time to look for an expert.

An aesthetically pleasing fence for a garden is one thing. But if you’re looking for a fence that can stand up to your stubborn canine, you need someone who knows how to fence in dogs.

Start by looking for a fence contractor with several years of experience and positive testimonials from customers. Pay particular attention to testimonials from pet owners. Try to figure out what their installation experience was like and how effective their new fence was.

Ask the Right Questions

Once you’ve spotted an expert and narrowed down your list to a few good options, it’s time to get in touch with your candidates.

You can estimate how much a fence installation will cost and use your estimate as a yardstick for the quotes you receive. But beyond the quote, you need to ask the right questions.

For example, will the fencing company handle permits, or will they expect you to do it? Will they call the utility company? If your yard has any slope, how will the company handle the issue? What kind of warranty do they offer? What does their timeline look like? Once they start, will they do it all at once or piecemeal?

Any fencing company worth their salt should be able to confidently handle questions like this. If they can’t, move on.

The Best Fence Installation Company for your Dog

When it comes to your family, four-legged or otherwise, you don’t want to settle. You want the best fence for the job. And that means you need an expert installation company.

That’s where we can help. We’re a family-owned and operated business proud to bring the right fence at the right price to homeowners in the Chicago area.

Want to talk about your fencing project? Use our contact page to get in touch.