Re: [pyrnet] Fencing

["Beth Munn" <pugalesco@earthlink.net>]

>
"About 2 years ago, I had about 6 acres out of our 13 acres fenced which
surrounds the house."
>

I hate to be so nosey, but would you mind giving a rough estimate on how
much it cost for you to fence such a large area?  We have a 5 acre property
that I would just love to fence, but haven't even considered it because I
just assumed that the cost would be outrageous. Thanks!

Beth, Worf (GP) Kali (GSD) & Kira (Pug) in Maine

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Viney, Bethany" <Bethany.Viney@tdstelecom.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:24 AM
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Fencing


> Fencing is so critical in owning a Pyr.  About 2 years ago, I had about 6
> acres out of our 13 acres fenced which surrounds the house.  After chasing
> Czar down into a swamp and seeing him get stuck in the mud and not able to
> get out, and having to struggle to pull him out without sinking, that was
> the last straw.  I found an excellent local source who constructed a 4'
high
> web-mesh farm fence which has 6" squares throughout.  There is a 4' metal
> stake every 12 feet with a cedar post every 36'.  Czar has never tried to
> jump the fence, but it is so comforting to know I can open the door, let
> Czar and Raisa, my Alaskan Malamute, out and they can run, play, dig, tear
> around anytime they wish when I am home.  They are safe, get plenty of
> exercise, and Czar has his territory defined for guarding. (The most
> expensive part of this venture was the construction of a customized gate
for
> the driveway entrance...ouch!) I cannot imagine life without the fence.  I
> also have a 40' x 12' chain link kennel which is 6' high on the property
for
> when we are not home, which Czar stays in.
>
> I strongly recommend anyone who owns a Pyr to have a fence, for their own
> safety, happiness and your own peace of mind!
>
> Beth, Czar and Raisa in Rural Wisconsin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Delmage [mailto:Mary@ericnagler.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:37 AM
> To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
> Subject: [pyrnet] Fencing
>
>
> I remember there was some talk a while back about fencing and what a great
> benefit it had been to people's dogs to have free range.  My two pyrs used
> to have free range over our 8 acres of woodland but a neighbour objected
to
> their occasional visits so now they are on a 50 foot running line.  We
> installed a radio fence around most of the property but they both learned
> that if they ran fast enough the pain was transient and well worth the
> subsequent freedom.  I hate to see them tied up and want them to be loose
> because they are supposed to be guarding our other stock.
>
> So I'm thinking of fencing and my question is what sort, and how
> high?  I've seen them both fly over a wooden rail fence more than a meter
> high.  How do you stop them digging under it?
>
> Thanks,
> Mary.
>
>
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