Build Your Own Electric Dog Fence

Use chalk lines as a guide.

Build your own electric dog fence.

Make sure the spaces between the posts are consistent. Underground low voltage wiring a transmitter and a receiver that attaches to your dog s collar. The wiring is buried in a trench underground around the perimeter of your yard. It can be adhered to concrete and stone surfaces such as paths and driveways so don t worry.

There are several steps involved in building a dog fence but this is a good weekend project for the average do it yourselfer. Comments always welcome faceb. Outline your proposed fence line with spray paint then measure the outline of your fence perimeter with a measuring wheel. If you need a portable fence purchase lightweight equipment such as polywire and tape plastic posts battery powered energizers and reels.

Depending on your square footage they can go up from there. A quick easy fence section build that you can use in a variety of ways. This one is actually installed by a company so it doesn t come with a tutorial. Build this fence 9.

If you enjoyed the video please like share subscribe. Make sure your flags are up. Position the fence posts every 6 to 8 feet along the line where you want the fence to stand. If you need a permanent fence purchase high quality insulators self insulating electro wood or wooden posts.

However you could use it as inspiration to create your own design. Let the dog wander near the edge of boundary on its own just far enough to hear the beep of its receiver collar. Figure out what type of electric fence you will need. On an hourly basis attach the receiver to your dog s collar put a leash on your dog and take it near the boundary.

Building a dog fence allows you to have a space for your four legged friend to go to in the morning when they need to take care of business without you having to leave the warmth or comfort of your own bed. Not counting the time it took me to get organized i an average housewife sort of person built a 750 foot horse and cattletight homemade electric fence in just 45 minutes. Diy deer dog fencing typically costs 2 4 per square foot and is so affordable because deer netting is cheap. Electric dog fences can vary dramatically in cost.

Usually they will start at around 1 000 for the wire materials and collar. You will need to acquire certain materials in order to build.