If you’ve got a pet, you know they can be lovable troublemakers. I once saw a Newfoundland dog crash through a wooden fence like it was made of paper just to catch a frisbee!
So, how can we keep our pets safe in our own backyards? Well, aluminum fencing is the solution!
Ideal for containing your furry friends.
Aluminum fences are highly durable. They can take a hit or crash from giant dogs. They can also withstand various weather conditions, from snow to strong winds. Unlike wood, aluminum won’t rot, warp, or break apart. I know that some strong and determined dogs will wrestle with a wooden picket until they can get a grip on it. Then, they have fun tearing your wooden fence apart. That’s not a problem for aluminum fences.
You might think that chain link fences can do all the same things aluminum fences can do but cheaper.
That’s just not true. Chain Link fences are susceptible to rust and corrosion, whereas aluminum fences are not.
A neighbor of mine tried to keep their troublesome husky in their yard with a chain link fence wrapping around his property. But every morning, we’d find the husky in my yard playing with my golden retriever. As it turned out, at night, the husky would climb over the fence using the holes in the chain link fence. It wasn’t easy, but huskies tend to be big, fluffy troublemakers.
My neighbor switched to an aluminum fence and the husky couldn’t climb it. The horizontal bars were too spread out for the husky to get a paw-hold. Don’t worry; our dogs still play with each other, just on our time.
Got a Houdini husky or a tiny Chihuahua with grand escape plans? No worries!
Aluminum fences are highly customizable, so you can outsmart even the craftiest of pets.
- You can adjust the size of aluminum fences to stop your Olympic jumper.
- For small escape artists, try the puppy pickets to prevent them from squeezing through.
- Light up your perimeter with solar-powered light caps.
- Self-locking hatches can safely keep your pets and kids inside the yard.
The Low-Maintenance Dream
Let’s be real – between walks, vet visits, and belly rubs, who has time for fence maintenance? Aluminum fencing is very low maintenance. No painting, no staining, no worries about rust. It’s perfect for busy pet parents.
It’s All About the View (and the Breeze)
Pets are curious creatures, and they love to know what’s going on. The open design of aluminum fencing lets them keep an eye on the neighborhood. That can actually help reduce anxiety and excessive barking.
My golden retriever became more anxious with age. So, having a fence, she could look through and smell through really calmed her down. Aluminum fencing also helps with airflow, which is perfect for dogs who love to feel the breeze in their fur or enjoy the many outdoor scents.
What about other animals?
- Cats: While no fence is 100% cat-proof (those crafty little ninjas), a tall aluminum fence can definitely help. Just remember, for cats, a fence should be part of a broader safety strategy. If you want your cat to enjoy the outside safely, we recommend some leash/harness training. We also recommend supervising them while they are outside.
- Farm animals: We understand that in some rural places, people like to keep goats, sheep, and even pigs as pets. Aluminum fences are sturdy, but they are only ideal if you’re keeping a handful of those animals. For larger herds, it is probably more cost-effective to go another route.
- Chickens: If you’re a backyard chicken keeper or a suburban duck owner, Aluminum fencing can be a stylish and secure option.
At the end of the day, as pet owners, we all want the same thing – a safe, happy home for our furry (or feathery) family members.
Aluminum fencing offers that perfect blend of security, durability, and style that keeps both pets and their humans content.
