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Dig-proofing your Fenceline

Got a problem fenceline? Siberian Huskies are great escape artists, and digging under a fence is one of the easiest ways that your dog can escape the confines of his yard. Here is just one way to stop a tunnelling escape-artist.

THE STARTING POINT

This fence may look to be in reasonable shape,
but a few minutes of good digging is all it will take to tunnel out

STEP 1

First dig a trench 20-30cm deep and 30cm wide along the length of the fence

STEP 2

Now lay fence wire into the trench, starting about half way up the
fence plinth and dropping the full depth of the trench. Allow enough wire
to make an L-bend at the base and then extend out to the full trench width.

STEP 3

Secure the top of the wire to the fence plinth with fencing staples at regular intervals.

STEP 4

Back-fill the trench.

THE FINISHED RESULT

Minimal visual impact but much it's harder to tunnel under now!

Some alternative ideas:

For a really determined digger, bury sheet metal (corrugated roof iron) rather than fencing wire
Fill the trench with concrete or lay pavers around the entire fenceline
Electric fence wire located 15cm above ground level. Quick & simple, but make sure you keep any grass mowed away from the wire otherwise it'll short out and won't be effective.

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