Dog fences that keep your dog safely in the yard.
Fences, dog runs and kennels sized to your dog, set tight to the ground so a digger can’t slip under.
Why choose A&L Fence
- 25+ years of experience
- The owner on every job
- Posts set about 42 inches deep
- We reply within 5 minutes
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Alexander Medina
Owner · on every job · 25+ years
- Best for
- Dogs that run, jump or dig
- Common choice
- Chain link, 4 ft to 6 ft
- Also
- Dog runs, kennels and underground dog fence
- Price
- Free written estimate
Dog fences
Ways to fence in a dog
The right dog fence depends on the dog. A jumper needs height. A digger needs the fence tight to the ground. A small dog needs gaps it cannot squeeze through.
We size the fence to your dog and your yard, and we tell you plainly which style will hold.
- Chain link, the most common choice
- Wood or vinyl privacy fences for dogs that react to what they see
- Wire mesh on a split rail fence
- Dog runs and kennels
- Underground dog fence
How we build
Why our fences don’t lean after the first winter
Connecticut ground freezes deep every winter and thaws every spring. That cycle pushes shallow posts up and out of line — so we dig below it.
42 in
Set by hand
Frost zone: soil freezes and heavesFrost zone
Concrete footing
Frost line · 42 in
Gravel base for drainage
Dug below the frost line
Post holes go about 42 inches deep, past the soil that freezes.
Concrete footings that shed water
Crowned at the top so rain runs off instead of pooling at the post.
Strung, leveled, measured
String lines and levels on every run, so lines stay straight and tops stay even.
Tested before we leave
Gates swing and latch, and we walk the line with you before we call it done.
Your price
Free
written estimate
Your exact price is free and in writing.
We measure your yard and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Cost
What moves the price of a dog fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- The length of the fence or the size of the run
- Fence height, sized to your dog
- Chain link, wood, vinyl or wire mesh on rail
- Gates, and running the fence tight to the ground
- Digging conditions, which we check at your free estimate
How it works
From first call to final latch
Four simple steps, a written price before any work starts, and no surprises.
Call or request online
Tell us about your yard. We reply within 5 minutes to set a visit.
Free on-site estimate
Alexander measures, walks through options and writes your price.
Permits & dig safety
We help with town permits and call Call Before You Dig first.
Built, tested, cleaned up
Built by hand, every gate tested, the line walked with you, yard left clean.
FAQ
Dog fence questions
Can chain link keep my dog in the yard?
Yes, that is one of the most common reasons people put it in. We size the height to your dog and can run the fence tight to the ground so a digger cannot slip under.
How tall should a dog fence be?
It depends on the dog. Four feet holds many dogs. Large dogs and jumpers usually need five or six feet. We look at your dog and your town’s height limits and recommend a height.
Will a split rail fence hold a dog?
Not by itself, because the rails are too far apart. With wire mesh fixed to the inside, it keeps most dogs in and still looks open.
Related services
Other services to compare
Chain link fences
The strong, affordable way to fence a yard, keep pets in, or secure a property.
Privacy fences
A privacy fence blocks the view and makes your yard feel like your own again.
Split rail fences
Open post-and-rail fencing that marks a boundary without closing in the yard.
Where we build dog fences
From New Britain across the towns below.
Free estimate
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Tell us about your yard. Alexander will set up a visit, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.
- Free written estimate
- 100% satisfaction guarantee