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If you're getting a new puppy, you may be considering your choice in backyard fencing so your puppy can run off the leash. You want a fence that's attractive to your property, doesn't need a lot of maintenance, and that's suitable for corralling a dog. Vinyl fencing could be what you need. Here's why vinyl fencing is a good choice as a dog fence.

Vinyl Has Some Flexibility

While vinyl doesn't bend a whole lot, it does have some give to it. This helps the fence stay stable even when your dog jumps against it when they get bigger. Vinyl fencing is used on farms and ranches to stand strong when horses and other animals rub or bump up against the fences, so that's a good indication your dog won't break the fence and knock it down.

The Panels Have Few Gaps

You can buy vinyl fencing in different styles, but you may prefer a fence made of privacy panels when you want a dog fence. You've probably noticed that wood privacy fences have gaps in them that let you see motion on the other side. This can trigger a dog to bark or get excited when they see your neighbors moving through the gaps. This problem is eliminated with a vinyl privacy fence because of the way the panels are attached. There are fewer gaps in the fence so you can't see as much movement through the fence. This also increases the privacy in your backyard which you'll appreciate if you have nosy neighbors.

Vinyl Is Attractive And Easy To Clean

White has long been a classic fence color, but if you have a white wood fence and you want it to stay attractive, you need to spend a lot of time scraping off peeling paint and repainting the fence. If you don't want a fence that needs fussing over, then vinyl is an excellent choice since all you have to do is clean it off with a hose. If your dog smears mud on the fence, just rinse it off or use a soft brush with soapy water and it will look nice and clean again.

If you choose a vinyl fence made of white or any other color, it hides scratch damage well so you won't have to worry too much about making repairs. If your dog decides to scratch at the fence, the scratches are nearly invisible since the color of a vinyl fence goes all the way through rather than being on the surface. As a bonus, you won't have to worry about your dog getting wood splinters if they claw or chew on the fence.