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Big dog breeds are often active, filled with energy and curious about the world outside. This makes them prime candidates for yard escapes. If you want to keep your dog safely and securely contained within your yard, dog fencing is your best option. Of course, bigger breeds have different fencing needs than small dogs. Here's what you should look for when choosing your dog fence.

Choose a Physical Fence

These days, 'invisible' fencing (also known as underground or electric fencing) is becoming more popular among dog owners. Invisible fencing is electrically charged wiring buried underground around the perimeter of your yard. After having it installed, owners then place the matching invisible fence collar around their dog's neck. Whenever the dog tries to cross the boundary, they receive an electric shock as a deterrent. Invisible fencing has become popular because it keeps your yard open, and the electric shocks are not strong enough to cause the dog harm or pain. However, some dogs—even big breeds—may feel fear, anxiety or aggression when faces with electric shocks. Invisible fencing also does not prevent other animals from entering your yard, nor does it keep your yard safe from intruders who could steal or hurt your dog. For that reason, physical fencing is the best choice.                                 

Choose a Tall Fence

Without a doubt, one of those most important considerations when choosing dog fencing for big breeds is the height of the fence. There's no point in having a fence installed if your dog can jump right over it, and big breeds can jump a lot higher than you might imagine. A husky, for example, can jump around 1.2m in the air. Dogs who play frisbee or otherwise practice jumping a lot may be able to jump even higher. As such, you should make sure your fence is at least 30 to 60cm taller than your dog's maximum jump height. This is especially important for large yards where your pooch can get a running start to leap over the fence.

Choose a Solid Fence

Jumping isn't the only way a dog can get over a fence. While dogs aren't particularly adept at climbing, most have no trouble doing so if they're determined to get over a fence. A combination of climbing and jumping can help a husky clear a fence almost two metres high or even taller, so it's important to make sure your fence is unclimbable. That makes chain link fences a no-go. The large, consistent gaps make easy footholds, allowing your big dog to climb over with ease. Instead, opt for a solid panel wood or vinyl fence. The flat surface will be impossible for your dog to get their paws into.

Another benefit of solid panel dog fencing is that your dog can't see through it. Many dogs try to escape their yards because they see something more interesting on the other side of the fence—a chase-worthy squirrel for example. When your dog doesn't have the lure of the great outdoors, he or she will be calmer, less likely to bark and uninterested in scaling the fence. Consider looking into dog fencing for your dog.