Stop Digging Under Fence

Project Overview

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Humans, it’s up to you. Keep your dog in the yard.

Roaming dogs may be stolen, injured or killed, and can be a nuisance to the community.

This do-it-yourself fencing option is a practical, cost effective solution for your dog.

Before you start any work that involves a dividing fence, please know your rights and obligations, including obtaining neighbour consent. If any work increases the height of a fence, building, amenity and aesthetics approval may be required. A property in a Character Area Zone may have additional requirements. For more information visit Ipswich Building Page and Qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours

Download the Guide(PDF, 3MB)

Tools & Materials

Materials

  • 1 x wire mesh mini panel
    600 x 900mm
    (50x50mm squares)
  • P-clips
    43mm
  • Timber screws

Tools

  • Pick
  • Shovel
  • Drill
  • Bolt cutters

Step by Step

Step 1:

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Trench for mesh

  • Dig a narrow trench along fence line 150mm deep.

Step 2:

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Cut the mesh panel

  • Cut mesh panel in half along 900mm side, giving you 2 panels.

Step 3:

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Attach panels to fence

  • Put mesh panels in the trench, ensuring they sit flush against bottom of fence.
  • Use p-clips and screws to attach panel to bottom of fence, spacing evenly along length of panels to ensure cannot be pulled away from fence.

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  • Backfill trench with dirt previously dug from trench, ensuring you pack/press down dirt to make panels secure.

Step 4:

Repeat process to cover the full length of the fence you are making secure for your dog.

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This fencing solution is an example only. Please consider your dog’s personality, breed and abilities; as well as your property boundary to ensure you provide the correct fencing solution to meet your needs.

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