A DIY Dog Fence so versatile, it can be installed nearly anywhere you need a safe and strong dog-proof barrier that doesn’t block your view.
Need a fence to stop your dog from roaming into your neighbor’s yard or running away? Create a dog-safe enclosure to any size you’d like. Don’t want your dog to have access to the entire yard? Build a partition that gives your dog their own space. Want to keep your dog out of the pool or your bountiful vegetable garden? Put up a Freestanding Dog Fence around the area to keep it dog-free!
No matter how you choose to use the Dog Proofer DIY Freestanding Dog Fence System, rest assured that it can easily be reconfigured or expanded as your needs change. A reliable permanent fence for the life of your dog. At the same time also can be a great temporary dog fence solution for renters - The fence can even be relocated when you move into a new home!
All of the metal components are made of galvanized steel for time-tested, long-lasting use outdoors. For added protection against every day wear and tear, posts are also powder-coated black. Our 6' and 7' tall versions utilize heavy-duty 1 5/8” diameter posts to stand up to even the strongest of dogs. Our 4.5’ tall version for small to medium dogs uses standard 1 3/8” diameter steel posts for ease of installation.
Designed specifically for use with pets, our welded wire mesh fencing material is rigid, durable, and strong against impacts. With a breaking strength of over 1000 lbs, the DIY Freestanding Dog Fence System provides a secure barrier for dogs of all sizes.
Square openings measure 1.7” x 1.7” which allows for the least obstructed view that your dog cannot scratch, chew, or fit through. Our heavy-duty welded wire mesh is made of galvanized steel wire with a black vinyl coating that allows it to virtually disappear in the distance.
For reference, the wire strands of the welded wire mesh have a diameter of about 2.2-2.4mm.
Worried that your dog might dig their way out underneath the fence? We’ve got you covered!
A welded wire bottom barrier is included with every DIY Freestanding Dog Fence. This creates a physical barrier on the ground leading up to your fence. The wire mesh dig-proof barrier is secured in place to the ground with easy-to-install galvanized ground stakes. The openings in the mesh allow grass to grow up through the barrier, making it nearly invisible after installation!
Dog Proofer fence extension solutions are extremely versatile so they can be installed on an existing fence or wall of nearly any type for dogs that jump or climb over traditional fencing. They can even be used alongside our Freestanding DIY Dog Fence to secure unfenced areas. Give your dog a safe and secure enclosure for the peace of mind you deserve. Read more about how you can combine Dog Proofer systems to create a safe outdoor space for your dog, HERE.
Expect a straightforward installation with our unique ground-driven galvanized steel sleeves. No back-breaking post holes need to be dug and concrete is not required for installation. The Dog Proofer DIY Freestanding Dog Fence is intended to be installed by the homeowner, so no specialized tools are needed.
It is not generally considered difficult to complete installation for anyone that considers themselves to be handy (site dependent). If it is something you prefer not to do yourself we would recommend using a local well-regarded handyman. Most fences can be installed in a weekend (or less) and be put to use immediately after completion!
Although our systems are designed to be simple to plan and easy to install, we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding your layout or installation. We can talk or email you, or your chosen handyman, through almost any unforeseen obstacles you may run into during installation: contact us for more information!
If access is required through the Freestanding Dog Fence, consider adding a gate to your layout. Gates are offered specifically to the version/height of the fencing selected. Be sure to select the correct gate that matches the height/version of your chosen dog fence system. For example, a 4.5 ft height gate is not compatible with a 6 ft height dog fence system.
The height of our heavy-duty gate is available to match the version of the freestanding dog fence purchased:
Each gate version is available in 36" Width or 60" Width.
⚠ If the pet you are seeking to safely contain has a history of aggressive chewing or destructive incidents with rugged materials please contact our planning experts prior to placing your order so we can discuss special considerations. Your satisfaction and your dog(s) safety is our number one priority.
Kit sizes are provided in linear feet of fencing. For example, a 100-foot kit will include the materials and components needed to create up to 100 linear feet of Freestanding Fence, so long as no special circumstances or obstacles exist that may require additional components.
A 100-foot kit made into a square would be approximately 24' x 24' (576 square feet) but most customers use the back of their house as a "side" which allows a kit to make a larger overall enclosure and provides easier access for dogs. One example that uses a 100-foot kit off the back of a house would be 27' x 45' (27' out from the house - over 45' and back 27') making an enclosure that is 1,215 square feet. A 200-ft kit off the back of a house could be 63' x 63' (63' out from the house - over 63' and back 63') making an enclosure that is 3,969 square feet.
Keep in mind a Zip Tie Puller/Cutter tool is included with your purchase of a Freestanding Dog Fence System.
If you are unsure about the appropriate kit size or number of components for your project, we suggest reaching out to our expert planning team for assistance!
| Freestanding DIY Dog Fence (4.5ft Tall) | 50 Foot Kit | 100 Foot Kit | 150 Foot Kit | 200 Foot Kit | 250 Foot Kit | 300 Foot Kit | 350 Foot Kit | 400 Foot Kit | 450 Foot Kit | 500 Foot Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68" Posts | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Post Caps | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| 24" Ground Sleeves | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Driving Cap | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Tapping Screws | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| Driver Bit for Self-Taps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zip Tie Puller/Cutter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S Hooks | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 42" Coated Wire | 50 Feet | 100 Feet | 150 Feet | 200 Feet | 250 Feet | 300 Feet | 350 Feet | 400 Feet | 450 Feet | 500 Feet |
| 24" Coated Wire | 50 Feet | 100 Feet | 150 Feet | 200 Feet | 250 Feet | 300 Feet | 350 Feet | 400 Feet | 450 Feet | 500 Feet |
| 12" Galvanized Ground Stakes | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 | 240 | 270 | 300 |
| UV Rated Light Ties (bags) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| UV Rated Heavy Ties (bags) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Post to Wall/Structure Hardware* | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets |
| Written Installation Instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| *Fasteners Not Included |
| Freestanding DIY Dog Fence (6' Tall) | 50 Foot Kit | 100 Foot Kit | 150 Foot Kit | 200 Foot Kit | 250 Foot Kit | 300 Foot Kit | 350 Foot Kit | 400 Foot Kit | 450 Foot Kit | 500 Foot Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86" Posts | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Post Caps | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| 30" Ground Sleeves | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Driving Cap | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Tapping Screws | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| Driver Bit for Self-Taps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zip Tie Puller/Cutter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S Hooks | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 42" Coated Wire | 100 Feet | 200 Feet | 300 Feet | 400 Feet | 500 Feet | 600 Feet | 700 Feet | 800 Feet | 900 Feet | 1000 Feet |
| 12" Galvanized Ground Stakes | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 | 240 | 270 | 300 |
| UV Rated Light Ties (bags) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| UV Rated Heavy Ties (bags) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Post to Wall/Structure Hardware* | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets |
| Written Installation Instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| *Fasteners Not Included | ||||||||||
| Freestanding DIY Dog Fence | 50 Foot Kit | 100 Foot Kit | 150 Foot Kit | 200 Foot Kit | 250 Foot Kit | 300 Foot Kit | 350 Foot Kit | 400 Foot Kit | 450 Foot Kit | 500 Foot Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7' Tall with Escape-Proof Top | ||||||||||
| 86" Posts | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Post Caps | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| 30" Ground Sleeves | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Houdini-Proof Extensions | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| Set Screws | 18 | 36 | 54 | 72 | 90 | 108 | 126 | 144 | 162 | 180 |
| Self Tapping Screws | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| Driving Cap | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver Bit for Self-Taps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hex Wrench | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zip Tie Puller/Cutter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S Hooks | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 42" Coated Wire | 100 Feet | 200 Feet | 300 Feet | 400 Feet | 500 Feet | 600 Feet | 700 Feet | 800 Feet | 900 Feet | 1000 Feet |
| 24" Coated Wire | 50 Feet | 100 Feet | 150 Feet | 200 Feet | 250 Feet | 300 Feet | 350 Feet | 400 Feet | 450 Feet | 500 Feet |
| 12" Galvanized Ground Stakes | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 | 240 | 270 | 300 |
| UV Rated Light Ties (bags) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 40 |
| UV Rated Heavy Ties (bags) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Post to Wall/Structure Hardware* | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 2 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets | 4 Sets |
| Written Installation Instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| *Fasteners Not Included |
Please reference "Kit Sizing" for the total number of posts included with each kit.
If your layout includes multiple turns or very specific side lengths, you may need additional posts above and beyond what is provided in the kits. To determine the total number of posts needed or your layout, use these guidelines:
If additional posts are needed, they are available for purchase and can be added to your kit.
For ease of installation and delivery, the wire mesh is split into 2 separate parts. There is an upper portion and lower portion with overlap along the middle. This overlap creates additional strength then the overlap is secured together permanently during installation to create one seamless barrier.
Welded wire mesh is secured to posts with our black UV stable 120lb test Heavy Duty Zip Ties.
Fasteners for holding hardware to buildings/structures are not included. Fasteners should be chosen based on the type of material covering the building/structure (wood screw, masonry screw, etc.).
Included: These tools are included with your kit
Required, Not Included: These tools are required to install this product
Optional: These tools will speed up & simplify the installation. We offer these items sold separately.
One of the best aspects of our system is its flexibility. You can essentially place your fence line as you see fit in terms of shape, dimensions, gate placements, etc.
Below are several common sample layouts that may be exactly what you had in mind or perhaps just inspire you to design your own layout that will perfectly suit your needs. If you need help with this, please contact us! Our team of experts are available to help with everything from simple questions to full layout and quoting assistance as needed.
Houdini-Proof Dog-Proofer Fence Extension Arm
I have nothing but praise for all the people at Dog-Proofer, especially Jen Kapla, the"Customer Experience Guru". Over the span of three months she patiently went over my three separate orders and unique installation issues with me as I constructed a barrier for my Houdini dog. Each order was processed, shipped right away and arrived on time with all items very well packaged. I have ordered many things from companies that leave much to be desired but Dog-Proofer stands out as one of the best and the good folks who work there make it so.
We had an escape artist. This fence keeps him in looks a little like jail but from road you can barely tell. More importantly our dog is safe! Thank you.
Our dog is a whiz at escaping (she's the only dog to ever escape from our local dog daycare). Ever since we put this fence up - no escapes! It was easy to install, too!
My Yorkie was able to get thru the bars on my new fencing. This solved the problem. Easy to install and practically invisible from a short distance.
The fence went up smoothly, all the parts were here, and it is working beautifully.
I bought this for my sons yard, he has an ecape artist little pug/boxer at getting out of the yard. This fence cured that problem. Plus the yard is not getting dug up anymore. This product is great. Well worth it.
Our volunteers just installed the dog proofer fencing and it has been a game changer for two of our high flight risk dogs. Bruno the red coon Hound could easily climb our 8ft metal fence, and Diamond our boxer could hop over the same fence with ease, both escaping to our horror( captured safely). Since the install neither of them have been able to escape, allowing them to run free and safe within the confines of our yard. Thank you so much!
We have German Wirehair Pointers and they can’t jump or climb this fence. Before putting this up a 6 foot fence was nothing for them to get over.
Works great to keep pups in!! At first we installed it a little too high, had corners opened and the pups were trying to climb through. We lowered it and feel more comfortable about keeping the pups in. Would definitely recommend!
We have a very agile dog who was jumping the fence regularly to play with the neighbor’s dog. We installed this and our problem is solved. Now our dog watches the other dog longingly from our side of the fence.
The gate is exactly what we hoped for- sturdy and easy to operate.
Well made, easy to install, even on a round post and rail fence like mine. All you need are a couple clamps, some screws and washers and a string to run between posts to keep the posts at whatever level you want them. Be sure to buy the zip tie puller and cutter or you will spend a lot of extra time and effort. This was actually a fun project that did exactly what the manufacturer claimed, and it was far less expensive than what a new fence would have cost me, assuming you can find anyone who will show up and actually build it. The extension fence is barely noticeable, but when you do see it, it looks pretty darn nice. The dogs can't get out, other animals won't come in.
