I want to build my dog a "dog run" in the backyard. ?

Question

There is nothing back there except a dirt/sand mix on the ground. Should i build a cinderblock wall or a wooden fence. Which would be safer since they would not connect to anything(shed on one side, house on other). Which would be easier? thanksabout 30 feet in total length,

Answer 1

i would go with the wooden fence.make sure you treat the wood for the weather conditions.wood looks nicer.

Answer 2

Chainlink fence would be the least expensive - make it 6' tall so the dog can't jump/climb out.  You may also need to put some pavers around the inside to keep it from digging out.

Answer 3

The wood fence would be easier to install. Use metal posts to avoid the wood rot on wood posts. I saw a show on HGTV where they revamped a woman's dog run and they used a crushed granite as base for the run, compacting it with a little concrete mixed in to give them a solid but porous surface for the dog (so he would end up in the mud all the time).

Answer 4

easiest chainlink.  next wooden, last blocks.

Answer 5

If you use cinderblock you will have to pour a concrete foundation to support the weight.Wood would be the least expensive of the two,and the easiest. You can also consider pulling a tight cable about six foot high across the area and clip a leash to the cable so he can run back and forth without getting tangled and you won't have to build any walls.This is what i use and it works great and the dog loves it