{"id":2190,"date":"2023-04-28T17:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2023-05-03T04:07:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T04:07:38","slug":"fence-installation-how-to-keep-dogs-from-digging-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/fence-installation-how-to-keep-dogs-from-digging-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure Your Yard: How to Keep Dogs from Digging Under Your Fence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2190\" class=\"elementor elementor-2190\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5644a76 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5644a76\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3eba231\" data-id=\"3eba231\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2790470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2790470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-border-collie-dog-havin-fun-outsde_23-2149304004-min-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2192\" alt=\"Fence Installation keeps the beautiful collie dog on the border outside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-border-collie-dog-havin-fun-outsde_23-2149304004-min-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-border-collie-dog-havin-fun-outsde_23-2149304004-min-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-border-collie-dog-havin-fun-outsde_23-2149304004-min-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-border-collie-dog-havin-fun-outsde_23-2149304004-min-1.jpg 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d5a019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d5a019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure Your Yard: How to Keep Dogs from Digging Under Your Fence<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05fd43a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05fd43a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fenced yard is a great way to provide a safe and secure space for your family and pets. In addition to improving your home&#8217;s curb appeal, a fence can add value to your property. However, one of the biggest challenges of having a fence is keeping dogs from digging under it. In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore some tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/fence-installation\/\">fence installation in Newtown, CT<\/a>, and share strategies for preventing dogs from digging under the fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91534d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91534d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Fence for Your Yard\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d92a9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d92a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to fence installation in Newtown, CT, selecting the right fence for your yard is the first step in securing your property and keeping your dog from digging under the fence. Here are some of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/top-3-best-fences-for-your-home\/\">types of fences<\/a> and the factors to consider when choosing one to ensure you make the best choice for your specific needs:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fbd845d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fbd845d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-16862d7\" data-id=\"16862d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c604df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c604df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Fences <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d838c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d838c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wooden Fences\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9083e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9083e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wooden fences are a classic and versatile option that can be customized to match the style of your home. They come in various styles and can be painted or stained to your liking.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7176ba6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7176ba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vinyl Fences\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5510470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5510470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinyl fences are a low-maintenance option resistant to rot, fading, and cracking. They come in various colors and styles, including designs that mimic the look of wood or wrought iron.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85c3d5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85c3d5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chain-link Fences\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f41f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f41f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chain-link_fencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chain-link fences<\/a> are a cost-effective option that provides security and visibility. As a result, they&#8217;re commonly used for commercial or industrial properties and residential purposes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec26fff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec26fff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aluminum Fences\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e52e7ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e52e7ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/aluminum-fences\/\">Aluminum fences<\/a> are durable, low-maintenance, and resistant to rust and corrosion. They come in various styles and colors and can be customized to match your home&#8217;s exterior.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-489937c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"489937c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-752f141\" data-id=\"752f141\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a98fc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a98fc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Factors to Consider When Choosing a Fence for Fence Installation in Newtown, CT\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a45fe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a45fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting the right fence for your yard is crucial for the security and privacy of your property, and it&#8217;s important to consider several factors when installing a fence in Newtown, CT. Here are some of the most important factors to keep in mind when choosing a fence:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-618f9a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"618f9a8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-18672a6\" data-id=\"18672a6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b611c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6b611c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a8d1f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a8d1f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider a fence with closely spaced pickets or panels if privacy is a concern. A wooden or vinyl fence with slats can also provide privacy while allowing some visibility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5a0ce3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5a0ce3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Security<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c2053 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67c2053\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a fence with a locking gate and sturdy posts for maximum security. A chain-link fence can also provide security if it&#8217;s tall enough and has a secure gate.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf9155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3cf9155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aesthetics<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43685c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43685c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the style of your home and choose a fence that complements it. For example, a wooden fence can provide a rustic or traditional look, while a vinyl or aluminum fence can provide a more modern look.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04b726f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04b726f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7740c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7740c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a fence that&#8217;s durable and can withstand the elements. For example, wooden fences can be susceptible to rot and insect damage, while vinyl and aluminum fences are more resistant.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d552e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01d552e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a01e2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a01e2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your budget and choose a fence that fits within it. For example, a chain-link fence is generally the most cost-effective option, while a wooden fence can be more expensive.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1881f06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1881f06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environment<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a3b8b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a3b8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider environmental factors, such as high winds or heavy snowfall that can impact the fence&#8217;s stability. Then, choose a fence style that is designed to withstand these conditions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26f83bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26f83bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-adb45fc\" data-id=\"adb45fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5211ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5211ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing for Fence Installation in Newtown, CT\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea85bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea85bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve selected the right fence for your yard for fence installation in Newtown, CT, it&#8217;s time to prepare for installation. Proper preparation is critical for a successful fence installation and to ensure the longevity and functionality of your fence. Here are some essential steps to take when preparing for fence installation in Newtown, CT:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0184ac1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0184ac1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7418913\" data-id=\"7418913\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7564100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7564100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Choosing a Fence Contractor                                                     \n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f4cc0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f4cc0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right fence contractor in Newtown, CT, is crucial to ensure a successful installation. Here are some tips on how to select a reputable fence contractor:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a licensed and insured contractor to ensure they are qualified to do the job and will provide liability coverage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check reviews and ratings from previous customers to get an idea of their track record and the quality of their work.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for references and follow up with those references to get first-hand feedback on the contractor&#8217;s work and professionalism.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get multiple quotes from different contractors to compare pricing and services offered.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about the contractor&#8217;s experience with the type of fence you have chosen and any guarantees or warranties they offer on their work.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c864f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52c864f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Permitting Process for Fence Installation in Newtown, CT<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c628b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50c628b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting fence installation in Newtown, CT, it&#8217;s important to determine whether you need a permit to install a fence on your property. This can vary depending on your location, so you must check with your local government to ensure you comply with any regulations or requirements. Here are some important factors to consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your local government website or call your local building department to determine if a permit is required.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine what documentation is required for the permit application, such as a site plan or property survey.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include any necessary details about your fence, such as height, materials, and style.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay any fees associated with the permit process.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa4cad7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa4cad7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2193 lazyload\" alt=\"Beautiful shot of road through surrounded by trees with a DIY fence\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1.jpg 1380w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/534;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2193\" alt=\"Beautiful shot of road through surrounded by trees with a DIY fence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beautiful-shot-road-through-field-surrounded-by-trees_181624-25335-min-1.jpg 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f2753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98f2753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Surveying the Property<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f57698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f57698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting fence installation in Newtown, CT, it&#8217;s important to have your property surveyed to ensure that you are installing the fence on your property and not encroaching on your neighbors. Property surveying is an essential step to take before installing a fence, and here&#8217;s why:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A property survey will identify the exact boundary lines of your property and help you avoid encroaching on your neighbor&#8217;s property.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property surveying will also identify any easements, rights-of-way, or restrictions on your property that could impact the installation of your fence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property surveying can help you plan the fence installation process, including where fence posts and other components are installed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A property survey can also help you ensure that your fence is installed in compliance with local zoning laws and regulations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da66c89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da66c89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Marking the Fence Line<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008773a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"008773a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When preparing for fence installation in Newtown, CT, marking the fence line is crucial to ensure the fence is installed straight and true. Here are some reasons why marking the fence line is important:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking the fence line will help you ensure the fence is installed straight, preventing any unsightly gaps or crooked lines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using stakes and string to mark the fence line will help you maintain the correct height and placement.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking the fence line before starting the installation process will give you a clear vision of where the fence will be installed, helping you avoid conflicts with neighboring properties or structures.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking the fence line will help ensure the fence is installed in compliance with local zoning laws and regulations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-349a8fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"349a8fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Clearing the Area<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc7d8b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc7d8b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before beginning the fence installation in Newtown, CT, it is important to properly prepare the area. Clearing the designated space and removing debris and obstacles is crucial for proper and secure fence installation, ensuring a stable foundation that withstands weather conditions over time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c24ec5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c24ec5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7da7ad1\" data-id=\"7da7ad1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1076826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1076826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Installing Fence Posts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042f06d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"042f06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what to keep in mind when installing fence posts for fence installation in Newtown, CT:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions for installing the fence posts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the posts are buried to the correct depth, typically one-third of the post&#8217;s length.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, use a measuring tape and stakes to ensure the posts are spaced evenly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow the posts to set before attaching the fence panels or rails, which can take a few days to a week, depending on the weather conditions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3515242 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3515242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fence Maintenance\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c37914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c37914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your fence installation in Newtown, CT, it is crucial to take the necessary steps to maintain your fence to ensure its longevity and functionality for years to come. In addition, proper fence maintenance enhances your property&#8217;s aesthetic appeal and helps avoid costly repairs or replacements. Here are some useful tips for maintaining your fence:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d257458 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d257458\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-65f7816\" data-id=\"65f7816\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660345a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"660345a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Regular cleaning<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5cd57c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5cd57c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dirt, debris, and weather elements can accumulate on your fence, making it look dull and unattractive. It&#8217;s recommended to clean your fence regularly using mild detergent and water to remove any buildup of dirt or grime.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f229d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f229d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inspect for damage<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2adb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c2adb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular fence inspection is important to identify any signs of damage, such as loose or missing boards, bent or broken posts, or rusted hardware. Early damage detection can help prevent further deterioration and keep repair costs low.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e3e65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58e3e65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trim vegetation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5058ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5058ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overgrown plants or bushes can put pressure on your fence, causing it to weaken or warp over time. Therefore, it&#8217;s important to regularly trim any vegetation that comes into contact with your fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9374c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d9374c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Apply protective coatings<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b68e68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b68e68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a protective coating to your fence can help to protect it from the sun, rain, and other harsh weather conditions. This can also help to extend the life of your fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-024b3e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"024b3e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2194 lazyload\" alt=\"Adorable curious dog behind shelter&#039;s fence\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1.jpg 996w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1-768x614.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/639;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2194\" alt=\"Adorable curious dog behind shelter&#039;s fence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1.jpg 996w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adorable-dog-being-curious-fence-shelter_23-2148682946-min-1-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6c3058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6c3058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following these simple tips, you can keep your fence looking great and functioning properly for many years after your fence installation in Newtown, CT.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c0b7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59c0b7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Replacing Damaged Sections of the Fence<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae49fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ae49fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a section of your fence is severely damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you&#8217;re handy, you can replace the section yourself. Otherwise, consider calling a professional fence contractor to repair or install another fence in Newtown, CT.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5629e1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5629e1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c10403c\" data-id=\"c10403c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32511f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32511f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Keep Dogs From Digging Under The Fence?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979aa4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"979aa4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest challenges of having a fenced yard is keeping dogs from digging under the fence. Here are some tips, including how to keep dogs from digging under the fence:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9af6453 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9af6453\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2494bc2\" data-id=\"2494bc2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-018cb57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"018cb57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Why Dogs Dig<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c57d93c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c57d93c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs may dig for various reasons, including boredom, anxiety, or a desire to escape. Understanding why your dog is digging can help you address the problem.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa65907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa65907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Training Your Dog to Respect the Fence<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b51314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b51314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train your dog to respect the fence by rewarding and discouraging good behavior. Use positive reinforcement techniques like treats and praise to encourage your dog to stay inside the fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d36c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73d36c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adding Barriers to the Bottom of the Fence\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0bbd87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0bbd87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding barriers to the bottom of the fence can prevent dogs from digging under it. Here are some options:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5feb72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5feb72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f988b3\" data-id=\"4f988b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2dd15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae2dd15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Burying Chicken Wire\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c1be6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11c1be6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bury a layer of chicken wire along the bottom of the fence, extending several inches into the ground. This will make it difficult for your dog to dig under the fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e190084 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e190084\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Placing Rocks or Bricks\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501e6d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"501e6d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place rocks or bricks along the bottom of the fence to make it more difficult for your dog to dig. This can also help stabilize the fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ae5c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7ae5c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using Landscaping Fabric\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eba944a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eba944a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lay landscaping fabric along the bottom of the fence and cover it with mulch or gravel. This will create a difficult barrier for your dog to dig through.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04de634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04de634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using Deterrents\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5e261 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d5e261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use several deterrents to discourage your dog from digging under the fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d51c7c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d51c7c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spreading Dog Repellent<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5377e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5377e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spray a dog repellent along the bottom of the fence to discourage your dog from digging. This can be purchased at pet stores or online.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7caa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da7caa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using Motion-Activated Sprinklers\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4ebaec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4ebaec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install motion-activated sprinklers near the fence line. When your dog approaches the fence, the sprinklers will turn on, scaring your dog away.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e45adda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e45adda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Providing an Alternative Digging Area for Your Dog<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afbbd67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afbbd67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, consider providing an alternative digging area for your dog. This can be a designated area in your yard where your dog can dig. Bury toys or treats in the area encourage your dog to dig there instead of under the fence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67475bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67475bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-405a0d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"405a0d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fence can provide many benefits for homeowners, including added privacy, security, and curb appeal. To achieve the best results, working with a reliable fence contractor like <a href=\"https:\/\/fencecontractor-newtownct.com\/\">Newtown Fence Contractor<\/a> for fence installation in Newtown, CT, is important. Choose, prepare, and maintain your fence for durability. Stop dogs from digging out. Enjoy a secure and beautiful yard with peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fenced yard is a great way to provide a safe and secure space for your family and pets. In addition to improving your home&#8217;s curb appeal, a fence can add value to your property. However, one of the biggest challenges of having a fence is keeping dogs from digging under it. 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