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Got a dog that digs?

Dog fences for Treasure Valley yards, built out of Melba, Idaho

A dog fence has one job: the dog stays in the yard. That comes down to height, the bottom edge, gaps, and a gate that latches every time. Beau Keefauver and his son build fences across the Treasure Valley out of Melba, and the estimate is free.

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Idaho Reg. RCE-65327. Free estimates. Open Saturdays.

Brown wood-framed welded-wire fence with a double gate encloses a lawn beside a large stucco and stone-tower house, backed by a tall brown privacy fence with hills on the horizon. — Wood-framed welded-wire fence with a double gate around a lawn, backed by a taller brown privacy fence, with hills on the horizon. September 2026.

What keeps a dog in

Most escapes happen in the same few places. Walk your yard with these in mind before you get quotes.

Height. Many small and mid-size dogs stay behind a 4-foot fence. Big dogs, jumpers and climbers often need 6 feet.
Climbing. Rails and cross braces on the dog's side work like a ladder. If yours climbs, ask about putting the smooth side in. Some HOAs want the smooth side facing out, so check your rules first.
Digging. Diggers go under, not over. A dig guard is wire buried along the bottom, or laid flat on the ground along the inside.
Gaps. Check where the ground dips, under gates, and between the gate and its post. A small dog fits through a smaller gap than you would think.
Gates. The gate is often the weak spot. A spring hinge and a latch that catches on its own help when someone forgets to shut it.

New cedar privacy fence on black steel posts, with a black steel-framed walk gate at the left. — Cedar privacy fence on black steel posts, with a black steel-framed walk gate at the left. September 2026.

New dog-ear cedar privacy fence on galvanized steel posts with wood rails, along a green lawn with yellow autumn trees and neighbouring houses behind. — Dog-ear cedar privacy fence on galvanized steel posts, rail side, with the boards running down to the lawn. October 2024.

White three-rail vinyl ranch fence with wire mesh attached, running along a dirt path beside dry rolling hills under a cloudy sky. — White three-rail vinyl fence with wire mesh fastened along the rails, beside a dirt path on open ground. November 2024.

Your options

A dog fence is a regular fence built with the dog in mind. These are the common ones.

Wood privacy. Solid boards, so the dog can't see everything going by. Beau's caption on a September 2026 job reads "Black postmaster system with 3rd rail frame": cedar on black steel posts.
Vinyl privacy. The same solid face, with no paint or stain.
Wire panels on a wood frame. Keeps the view open. Openings that suit cattle can be big enough for a small dog, so match the mesh to your dog.
Wire on a rail fence. On acreage, mesh fastened along a rail fence closes the gaps between the rails.
Ornamental steel. Check the space between pickets against your smallest dog.
A run or kennel. A smaller pen instead of the whole yard. Ask Beau on your estimate whether he can build one for your dog and your space.

In Beau’s wordsBlack postmaster system with 3rd rail frame4x6 gate posts with anti sag cable with 2x4 bracing

“They are doing us a huge solid so our dog can go outside again without a leash. They even had to deal with irrational neighbors. Professional and friendly.”

Joe ★★★★★ Google review, Aug 2026 Dog fence

What changes the price

Every quote is built from the same pieces. If three quotes are far apart, one of these is often why.

Ask Beau on your estimate what is in his number and what is not.

How long the fence line is, and how tall.
Material: wood, vinyl, wire or steel.
How many gates, and the hinges and latches on them.
A dig guard along the bottom.
The ground: rock, slope, and how easy it is to reach.
Tearing out and hauling off an old fence.

Send Beau your rough length and a photo, and he’ll come out and give you a straight price.

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How long it lasts, and the upkeep

On a wood fence, the posts usually fail first, right at the ground line. Steel posts don't rot. Cedar left bare turns silver-grey within a year or two, and stain slows that down. Vinyl needs a wash, not paint.

Gates sag with time, and a sagging gate stops latching. Beau's caption on an August 2026 job reads "4x6 gate posts with anti sag cable with 2x4 bracing."

With a dog, check two things each spring: the bottom edge for new holes, and the gate latch. Fill holes early. A dog that finds a soft spot tends to go back to it. If a gate drags or a section leans, Got Fence does repairs too.

New unstained flat-top wood privacy fence around a backyard lawn, with a wide double gate with diagonal braces and a red-leaf tree behind. — Flat-top wood privacy fence around a backyard lawn, rail side, with a wide double gate braced on the diagonal. August 2026.

Rail-side view of a dog-ear wood privacy fence on galvanized steel posts with bolted brackets, stretching into the distance. — Rail side of a dog-ear wood fence on galvanized steel posts with bolted brackets, the boards sitting close to the dirt. March 2026.

Cedar privacy fence with a walk gate hung on a black steel post with black hinges and latch, running along the side of a grey home. — Cedar walk gate hung on a black steel post, with black hinges and a black latch. October 2026.

Questions to ask on any quote

For the free estimate, have three things ready: where the dog gets out now, whether it jumps, climbs or digs, and where your property line is. If you have an HOA, bring its fence rules.

What height, and why for my dog?
What goes along the bottom, and how close do the boards or wire sit to the ground?
What hinges and latch go on the gate? Does it close and latch by itself?
Steel posts or wood?
Is tear-out and haul-off in the price?
Who calls 811, and who checks the HOA rules?

Questions people ask

How tall should a dog fence be?

Many small and mid-size dogs stay behind 4 feet. For big dogs, jumpers and climbers, 6 feet is the usual pick. Check your city and HOA first. Many limit fence height, and front yards often have a lower limit.

Can a fence I already have be made dog-proof?

Often. Common fixes are wire along a rail fence, a dig guard along the bottom, closing gaps under gates, and a better latch. Got Fence does repairs as well as new fences. Ask Beau on your estimate what yours needs and what he can add.

Do I have to call before anyone digs post holes?

Yes. Idaho law says to call 811 at least two business days before digging, so buried lines get marked. The call is free. The duty sits with whoever does the digging. Ask Beau on your estimate how he handles it on your job.

What if the fence goes on the line with my neighbor?

Know where the property line is before posts go in, and talk to your neighbor early. It saves trouble later. Ask Beau on your estimate how he handles a fence on a shared line.

Got a fence to build or fix?

Tell Beau where and what. He'll come out, measure, and give you a straight price. The estimate is free.

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