What installation of dog fence means with Fenced.ca
Installation means we bring the crew, the materials, and the equipment. Site survey, posts set below local frost depth, mesh or panels tensioned to spec, hardware torqued, debris hauled, warranty registered. For homeowners, property managers, school boards, and commercial GCs who want a single-source quote covering everything from permit support through final walk-through.
What's included in Dog Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every dog fence installation quote covers and what it doesn't.
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey & layout | ✓ | Pre-build walk-through |
| All materials & hardware | ✓ | Spec'd to your project |
| Post-hole augering | ✓ | To local frost depth |
| Concrete footings | ✓ | 8″–12″ diameter standard |
| Mesh / panel installation | ✓ | |
| Hardware torqued to spec | ✓ | |
| Job-site clean-up | ✓ | |
| Workmanship warranty (5 yr) | ✓ | Material warranty per mfr. |
| Permit application | — | Coordination support available |
| Locate-service (call-before-dig) | ✓ | We initiate |
Dog Fence — what we stock
Dog fence is a pet-safety category. Substrates overlap with chain-link and welded-wire, but configurations are tuned for canine behaviour — height matches breed jumping ability, pickets are spaced to prevent head-stuck incidents (max 4″ vertical spacing for medium dogs, 2″ for small dogs), and dig-guards address the under-fence escape route most dog owners forget about until it happens.
Configurations: full-perimeter yard fencing using residential chain-link or welded-wire (4″ × 2″ mesh); modular kennel panels (6′ × 8′ welded steel with 1-1/2″ × 1/4″ mesh, 6′ height, kennel-grade powder coat) for dedicated dog runs that drop in or pin together; picket-style yard fence for visual integration where the dog confinement is secondary; and in-ground invisible-fence kits (boundary wire + transmitter + receiver collar) for properties where visible fence isn't possible or desired.
Dig-guard: buried 12″ mesh skirt at the fence base, or 6″ × 6″ concrete curb cast into the post line. Recommended for diggers (terriers, huskies, retrievers); skipped for non-diggers (most adult medium-large breeds).
Cat-proof top: 45° in-curving top rail (toward the yard interior) prevents climb-out for cats and small dogs with climbing behaviour. Add to any picket or chain-link configuration.
Containment height: 1.2 m for small breeds, 1.5 m for medium-large, 1.8 m for jumpers (German shepherd, husky, boxer, athletic mixes). Bury the bottom 150 mm or anchor with L-footers to prevent digging.
Material choice: Vinyl-coated chain-link is the most cost-effective (1.5 m tall = $25–40 per LF installed). Black aluminum picket at 100 mm spacing for ornamental looks. Solid wood privacy for anti-bark visual barriers. Avoid horizontal-rail designs that give climbing footholds.
Invisible/underground fence: Buried wire + collar receiver works for trained dogs in low-distraction areas but is not recommended for high-prey-drive breeds or rural settings with wildlife. GPS collar systems (no wire) are an emerging alternative for large acreages.
Pricing & lead time: Dog fence installed pricing: 1.5 m vinyl-coated chain-link runs $25–40 LF, 1.8 m for jumpers at $32–48 LF, black aluminum 1.5 m at $50–85 LF, solid wood 1.8 m privacy at $60–110 LF. L-footer dig prevention adds $8–15 LF. Installation in 5–10 business days from quote.
Common applications
- dog run
- kennel
- yard containment
- puppy yard
→ See the full Dog Fence guide (specs, gauges, finishes, full description)
How installation works
- 01
Site visit & survey
Free measure-up. We confirm property lines, locate utilities, flag any obstacles (rock, slope, drainage).
- 02
Detailed quote
Material spec, installed price, schedule window, warranty terms. CCDC-2 format available for commercial.
- 03
Permits & locates
We coordinate the call-before-dig locate. You handle the municipal permit (or we assist for a flat fee).
- 04
Build week
Posts set day 1 (concrete cures overnight), mesh/panels installed day 2, hardware and gates day 3 on standard residential runs.
- 05
Walk-through & warranty
Site walk-through, deficiency list, sign-off. 5-year workmanship warranty registered on completion.
Dog Fence installation — pricing & lead time
Pricing band
Installed pricing typically runs $35–80 per linear foot residential, $50–120 LF commercial. Includes materials + labor + standard footings.
Final pricing is project-specific — terrain, gate count, hardware grade, and material colour all move the number. Get an itemized quote in 24 hours →
Lead time by region
| Region | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Toronto / GTA | 2–4 weeks (residential) |
| Montreal / Quebec | 2–4 weeks |
| Calgary / Edmonton | 3–5 weeks |
| Vancouver / Lower Mainland | 2–4 weeks |
| Atlantic Canada | 4–6 weeks |
| Prairies (rural) | 4–8 weeks |
| Commercial / multi-phase | Per project schedule |
Common questions — Dog Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for dog fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential dog fence installation take?
One quote. Every material. Every province.
Tell us material, project size, postal code, and contact — we come back within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and a local install or delivery slot.