How to Discreetly Dog Proof Your Chain Link Fence

Dog getting under your chain link fence? This discreet and cheap fix should stop it from happening again.
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[@Dipsydoodled]

Thanks Jeremy Renner!

[@wanderingcalamity360]

My first thoughts exactly.

[@TerminalChillness]

Hahaha I thought that as soon as I saw his face

[@xBeastl.y_]

Omg same

[@evansmoak7182]

😂 my first thought too

[@androidpoodle3223]

💀💀💀💀

[@amelouise6572]

Wow...thank you. I'm a single mom of 4 trying to eliminate one problem at a time. I have been trying to build a fence/kennel for my dog that won't stop pooping in the house while I am a work. This is going to be so much help. Great idea. Thank you and your dad.

[@marquashawseymour8814]

Thank you father in law ! Have the same issue with my dogs, keeping them from the neighbors. Has only happened twice and thanks to your video never again! Thank you.

[@StrongManMattt]

If you have this problem do yourself a favor and watch a couple of youtube videos on fencing and just fix your fence properly. The root of the problem is this fence doesn't have a bottom tension wire or hog rings, which holds the fence in place to the tension wire not allowing the fence to be pushed through.... Do it right and you'll have no worries.

[@sabrinafuzz87]

So helpful, thank you!! I had already bought some hooks to secure the fence but I wouldn't have thought of hammering them in at an angle, that advice is gold.

[@bpgk2007]

This is a great idea. My punk dog got out yesterday and pushed up my fence. This may work perfectly. Thank you.

[@marcsmith2708]

You could also add a tension line at the base of your fence. If that's not enough then you could stake the tension line too.

[@Bobshomecell]

Marc Smith

[@maxxron]

If the fence is loose in some spots it is going to be loose in others. Installing a tension wire and attaching it to the chain link with with stainless wire would fix the entire length of the fence permanently.

[@feliciasam3349]

Marc Smith tension wire just didn't work for my dog. New fence has bottom rails.

[@maxxron]

@felicia if they are that escape-prone, it would probably be a good idea to attach the fence to the bottom rail with something more significant than the soft aluminum ties that are normally used to attach fencing to rails.

[@polarbarr21]

I put 9g tension wire at the bottom, extra tied at the top, and a few tension bars and my goats are still bowing my chain link fence more than I like. So I’m getting these stakes and hopefully this will keep the fence steady.

[@shawnwaldrop3702]

We anticipated this problem (dogs getting out, critters getting in) when building our fence. I opted for the top rail/bottom rail set up. We built the entire fence with 2 3/8" iron pipe along the top, bottom rails, and line posts. Then used 2 7/8" terminal posts at the ends. Primed and painted black, the bottom rail is right against the ground. No digging issues. Of course, our dog is a 7 pound Yorkie, so its not a huge digger. The gaps between the terminal posts and the gates, however, are a different problem entirely. She can squeeze right through.

[@Davy1Jones]

looks like the best/cheapest alternative I've seen so far good idea!

[@WindyMeadows]

I was putting in a retaining wall that ran along the fence line that my hubby built years ago.. He would be smiling right now from heaven to know that his idea that he did 10 years ago, is now on youtube! When I dug up the ground along the fence line , I saw all these tent pegs holding the fence down. I thought he was pretty smart to do that... We had 11 little dogs all terrier and terrier crosses and not one has dug out all these years.. Thanks for reminding me of this, as I never did replace them..

[@newine62]

Omg so sorry for your loss 😢

[@damgood9652]

So I have Caucasian Shepherds, 120 pounds is a smaller one. My 1female pushed my fence up before I had the chance to put tension wire on the bottom (actually used 1/8 aircraft cable from Harbor Freight with turn buckles) but these not only made the fence more secure but gave me peace of mind, thank you so much!

[@Razor_36]

Father in laws are smart men. They have to be, they raised daughters lol! I've got an escape artist catahoula and this is perfect! Thanks dude!

[@johnnycee6370]

DUUUUDE!!!! Thanks a bunch. We just bought a house in Omaha and same problem, with now the same solution. I appreciate your hack.

[@SandyBater]

I ended up getting this on Amazon. They work. 100% 17”x10” (10 Pack) No Dig Animal Barrier Fence with 1.5inch Spike Spacing, 4 Gauge Black Powder Coated Steel - Underground Decorative Dog Fence Ground Stakes for Outdoor Garden Yard Patio

[@618sam]

That's a pretty good idea. Like the others said, tension wire should help, but if that's out of your expertise, wire ties that you use on your top line are going to be a lot cheaper. Not as sturdy though. Good video!!

[@gregorycasey2271]

Mine dug under twice and climbed over once so I put two layers of barb wire along the bottom . He doesn't even try to get out now after poking his nose once . For big dogs that chew through chain link spray the fence with a sprayer containing dish soap and water and reapply after rain . They give up after a couple of taste . I live on a major high traffic road and a little poke in the nose has saved him from being run over . Rotties are very hard to contain when they want a rabbit or something on the other side .

[@ashamalee85]

I have been in need of this video i have one that goes under my fence daily

[@candacejones463]

And that is exactly what brought me here today!!

[@davidjackson7741]

Could always use tension wire across the bottom of the fence pain to install after fence is up but can be taught enough to keep that slack from giving enough to let the dogs threw

[@linettecosper9695]

My GS pulled these up like it was nothing, maybe if they were 2 foot longer to drive further in the ground. She also tore holes in the fence.

[@1955RKE]

Whoever installed the fence didn't do it properly. There should be a heavy gauge wire at the bottom of the fence to prevent dogs from getting out.

[@viniscool312]

Hawkeye!

[@crystalenbreeden203]

Watching this years later because my trouble-making dachshund found a weak spot in my newly purchased house. Bricks didn't help but this idea looks like a winner! We shall see tomorrow.

[@ronni4892]

Did it work? Did the tent stakes keep your dog from escaping under the fence?

[@onemanstrash8233]

Thank you so much for this info! One of my 3 got out to get a turtle and I knew there had to be a way to fix this. My fence was put in by a man who told me that if he would have known I wanted it put in to keep dogs in he would have done it different!!! Yep… REALLY!!

[@jlong8441]

Our issue is similar except it's dog kennels. My dogs (2 adults, 1 4 month old pup) are pits. They're quite strong & too smart for their own good. So we buy these 2 kennels at 10x10 & 6 ft high. I have 1 jumper & 1 climber. 6 ft is perfect for my jumper & chain link is perfect for my climber. Or so we thought. They're pushing at the bottom where the chain link meets the frame & popping those links apart. So I used about 60 zip ties on 1 kennel (haven't fixed the other yet) on every single link & zip tied it to frame. Well then she digs...hardcore. her rapid digging looks like what I'd assume a digging dog would look like on speed. In 5 minutes she's out, puppy bouncing along behind her. Well then I put bricks around the base. Problem solved right? Nope. She was picking up the whole corner of the kennel by the chain link - with her teeth! So, I need ideas. Those stakes might help secure the bottom of the chain link down, but how do I address the digging? Should I line around the base with concrete? I was thinking a foot so there's 6 inches on outside & 6 inches inside.

[@Pinkraider]

We live in Florida so our ground is sand. I wonder if the tent stakes will work? Our hound mix digs holes along the fence where it is week. Right now we have plywood (that we used to board up windows during the hurricanes) and big bricks that she can't move. We also rent so adding anything to the fence permanently is a no go. I really like the stakes idea.

[@wrekman1]

I'm also in Florida and wondering the same thing!

[@michaelpidanick7458]

The exact same thing just happened to me. I didn’t know what to do so I went to the KZbin. This will work great. Thanks!

[@ronni4892]

Did it work? Did the tent stakes keep your dog from escaping under the fence?

[@boringtobewild6288]

I know from experience, the ultimate answer is a cattle electric fence wire, 6 inches high, on insulators, of course powered by the correct fencer. Works great on really big yards. The only way to stop 90 lbs of muscle that has learned that enough effort will produce freedom. After a few days you don't even have to have it plugged in. He would move 100 lb rocks, dig tunnels, and bite through 14 ga welded wire. He had already learned to be an escape artist when I got him at 3 months old. Maybe he's trying to get back at me for naming him Luigi.

[@tonks78]

That's a great idea! Think it'll keep skunks out, too?

[@jamesm568]

Why is there no tension line at the bottom of the fence? Bottom poles attached at the bottom just like a commercial fence will keep them in also.

[@robertkees6048]

This exactly my situation, I have two sides of fence that are old old chain link, and the bottom has no rigidity at all. I'm looking for a real solution, cause now I'm paranoid, I can't leave her out by herself, and if she runs out of sight I'm afraid she'll just crawl under, and it happens fast. Thanks for posting the video.

[@SO-km6zd]

You can also ad a bottom rail out of 1 3/8" railing. Secure the fence to the bottom rail.

[@cmnr8487]

that would work, but it would be very expensive.

[@AJonH.]

The genius is in it's simplicity. Thanks.

[@jessijuniper7687]

Tried this. Worked for about a month. She got out again so I took off work to observe her. She went around the parameter pushing the fence with her body. Whatever pins pulled out, she pulled with her mouth, dug and out she went. I had to to tie galvanized mesh from the fence to the ground. Anybody want a dog?

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe6724]

Used pipe on bottom and top with fencing tied to both and along bottom placed 12x12 concrete patio pavers to keep from digging under. While not cheap it's about as secure as possible. A electric fencer wire a foot in from bottom on pieces of pvc pipe for insulation works to and is cheaper.

[@Marie-pb2zy]

Thank you! This is exactly what we will try first

[@78ginop]

What you really need is a tension wire. It runs along the bottom of the chain and keeps the fencing from being pushed outwards.

[@feliciasam3349]

Wish I had known. Great suggestion. I just don't understand why people do not have bottom rails on their fences. My godson Dug a slight ditch and laid the bottom rails of my new chain-link fence in the ditch. Trixie ain't going nowhere.

[@candicestone4131]

Brilliant! I have the exact same problem and I've been searching and searching for ideas. This is awesome and cost-effective. Thank you

[@John-ej2oj]

Tent stakes were the first thing I thought of; I guess I’m smarter than you.

[@sandraildefonso9694]

Did u securewithcementalongthebottom

[@BS-dq1kz]

You likely just saved my poor dogs from being taken to the shelter or shot by my neighbor or even my own husband. They've killed our chickens, turkeys, rabbit and neighbors chickens along with doing other destructive things. I am praying this works! Thanks so much!

[@equidreams]

My dog has started digging her way under my chain link fence. The holes aren't deep- just deep enough for her to squeeze under the chain link as it gives a bit. Think I can make an L-footer out of chicken wire, and use those tent stakes to hold the chicken wire to the bottom of the chain link?

[@Laurie2998]

Awesome! Thank you! Simple and not expensive.

[@CristinSierra]

Thank you for this video! Our dog is pushing against the fence and sliding under

[@billietribble3383]

that mini sledge is a very useful size hammer i used mine almost every day as a mechanic,,GREAT tool & never wears out

[@twin8243]

Well done! Thanks. How in the world anyone can dislike is crazy. Well made and effective idea. Haters will hate.

[@LEO91968]

I used short pieces of rebar on my last fence. The tent stakes look neater and easier to install!

[@takumisato7126]

Did the rebar work? I'm having issues with our neighbors dogs getting into our yard through our fence, was planning on using the rebar method and driving them down about 2 feet into the ground to prevent the dogs from getting at my toddlers, might use rebar and the tent stakes

[@LEO91968]

@@takumisato7126 It worked for my dogs. It depends how determined the dogs are to get in or out. I had a pitbull who had separation anxiety. He couldn't be contained no matter what I did. He was a fence chewing machine. Good luck!!!❤️

[@profighter1234]

Good tip for non-digging dogs. I got a digger. For a digger or non digger...simply intertwine electric fencing 12 inches from the the ground to the chain link fence. They won't even come close to the fence.

[@CB-ld8no]

That is a light weight chain link fence and should not be used for strong dogs. Prior poster mentioned bottom tension line, but also need a heavier 7 gauge tension wire which may be available at Lowes. It is very hard to work with 7 gauge. The light 9 gauge is what is normally available for doityourselfers.

[@thomasdriscoll8270]

Wow how smart! Great cost effective solution to my problem! Thanks, Going to do this! 👍🏼

[@claribellaureano3189]

this is truly a life saver thanks so much for this great video/idea.

[@gearprofessor394]

I appreciate you making this video 👍

[@campate6237]

You rock. I was fixin to pour Concrete footers to keep my 5 inside the fences

[@donwood7800]

If there was a tension wire installed at the bottom of the fence, your problem would be solved, unless there were spots that are above the ground to the bottom of the fence. Usually you use hog rings to secure the bottom of the fence to the tension wire.

[@sandraildefonso9694]

Even withtensionwiredogdigsunderneathitneedtoputcementborderonbottom

[@cooldbz12mach1padilla]

You can also stretch barb wire along the whole bottom of the fence and tie it to the chain link with tie wire.

[@kevinmein938]

I was trying to figure out what to do as this seems more budget friendly. I seen that can use cattle panels too. But they cost $22 for a 16 by 50 foot height which if cut in 25 by 16 would give 32 feet for the $22 and help reinforce the fence by wiring to chain link. I seen it done as the bottom of cattle panel horizontal wire was cut off so it could be staked in the ground and the dogs didn't get out. Cattle panel is 1/4 inch thick and around 8 inch gap in squares.

[@dustinsimpson9188]

Thanks for the video. My dog has discovered she can dig a little and squeeze under the week parts of the fence. I will buy the stakes as soon as possible and I hope it helps

[@ronni4892]

Did it work? Did the tent stakes keep your dog from escaping under the fence?

[@dustinsimpson9188]

@@ronni4892 It sure did. I was able to find metal tent stakes at my local hardware store and I placed them 8-12 inches apart

[@BOOGiNS]

Landscape staples would work as well. 10x chraper

[@dinocr6783]

Nice idea. You should consider alternating sides of the fence. So the hook is facing out, then in, then out, in, out, in, etc

[@gwrace]

Chain link should have a base tension wire run along the bottom. Even with that on our fence our 3lb Prague Ratter can squeeze through. Thanks for the tip

[@JaimieMadison]

Same we did tension wire and he still can weasel through. He is a 90lb American bulldog and when he wants to he will. Hope this will give extra strength

[@zameking]

You need a cable anchored atleast every 16 ft to a post, those tent stakes arent long enough.

[@mirandaherrera5237]

You look like jeremy renner from the movie The town ! Awesome hack by the way !

[@hershegurl05]

Can this work for an outdoor kennel!He’s gotten thru the chain link on the outdoor kennel and dug holes and rammed his head knocking panels off a wooden fence. If this doesn’t work I swear I’m evicting him.

[@SassyDogFashions]

How do I shore up the gate? It has a 4 inch space between the gate frame and chain link fence? This is the case on all 4 gates. Should I drive a 3 foot stake down in there?

[@pitster]

My 130lb GP has paws the size of my hand and is an excavator digging holes 12" deep in a matter of 30 seconds....I got issues.

[@rellenoshasa41]

😂. He got me with that one , " Little punk."

[@Eastbaypisces]

Mine was trying to open fence on concrete slab, very small gap, it was pushing on chain link too

[@chasecampan-thornburg1721]

Thanks for this!

[@Stephen-wh7vl]

Tried that! It didn't work in my particular situation. I'm going to run a tension wire on the bottom this weekend.

[@rustylee9630]

Tension wire should do the trick if installed tight and correctly.

[@ryankelly5956]

Thats one cute pup! Thank you so much, can't wait to try this

[@vmorr1]

Thank you!

[@gwencurry3405]

tent stakes you are a genius!

[@Quequechan]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jledford5644]

Great idea and protocol!!!!

[@Dotay_Downlow]

Now I'm visiting academy. Ty!

[@Dolphinhealingenergy]

Use Cement.... dig about 3 or 4 inches across and 4-6 inches under and fill with cement coming up on chainlink fence a few inches. Better to do this as fence is installed so you can lower the fence a few inches down into your little trench and then fill with cement and up on chain link a bit above ground too.

[@henrywit6147]

Awesome idea, thanks!!

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@NKTRR]

How affective is this option though?

[@sheilafade2016]

What a great idea!

[@kelleearrington6958]

Just what I needed!!! Thanks sooo much!!

[@bhanda03]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@cmnr8487]

I thought this is what the tension wire is for that runs along the bottom of chainlink?

[@kirkwilson5900]

Thank you for the great idea. This will help keep our escape artists out of the chicken coop. 🐔

[@courtlineaster]

Would this help with dogs that dig under it too?

[@itzjustkris7964]

I watched on minute or so long video about fences now it’s all I’m getting

[@granniefromky]

My dogs are same size as yours and they would be out of there in15 seconds because they’ve learned that chain link fence folds up like a lady’s fan if there’s not a tension wire to strengthen the bottom.

[@elmobolan4274]

6 inch garden stakes wk better and u can buy a crazy amount for very little..put then in at a angle too...

[@jrowe9301]

The rods can be cut in half with an abrasion wheel on a rotary tool or circular saw.

[@MaryChurchillRealtor]

What a great idea. Thanks!

[@teresaevans4840]

I have used rebar's too,

[@slappy180]

Thank you, I have been to find ways to keep my husky from getting out.

[@Rhonda858]

Did it actually work? Because I've got two big pitbull dogs that are constantly digging up underneath my chain link fence and getting into my elderly neighbor's yard... And she is deathly afraid of dogs especially pitbulls even though my dogs would not hurt a fly. She keeps on threatening to call the dog pound or the city of Houston because she's afraid of them and I bought cement blocks I've put sheets of corrugated metal up against the fence, I've bought chicken wire and secured it to the bottom of the fence with thick wire and I've actually thought about pouring cement all the way around at the bottom but that would look ugly and the house is not mine it's a rental so I guess that's out of the question Lmao!

[@margaretlee-reed814]

Awesome ... good to know

[@vdt9478]

your tension wire is missing, that's why....

[@BYGTraining]

Really awesome, thanks!

[@whitv3]

I used tent stakes and concrete along the fence line

[@4r5tgrftgrtrftgrhbet]

What are those called?

[@anastasiasanchez7852]

What do I do if my dog likes to dig

[@jaytodd5809]

All you gotta do is get some treated 2x4 s lay at the inside of bottom fence and zip tie or "U" nail em to board and your done..now.,can anyone tell me what to do when a great pyrenee just reaches into the chain link and rips it from its weave..wtf.,strongest dogs in the world??

[@otap21]

How long are those tent stakes?

[@KellyK387]

My weimaraners did this and taught the terrier to do it too. My partner and I are fighting because he’s so sick of it. Trying to see what I need at Home Depot to stop these clowns