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f1sh98 t1_j51kz0f wrote

Back when we got our picket fence, some 20 years ago, the CA told us only split rail fences were allowed and we should put chicken wire on it if we wanted to keep kids and pets in the yard.

We basically told them to fuck off and got the picket fence. Dog still dug out sometimes and kids learn to escape eventually but for the most part it achieved its goal.

Edit: obligatory fuck HOAs

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kris10185 OP t1_j51l9ot wrote

There's no way those split rail fences would do it for our dogs, with or without chicken wire. I know a lot of Columbia HOAs seem to only want those. My dogs could jump over those EASILY.

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inline4addict t1_j54z6x7 wrote

Yeah it’s super hard to get anything but split rail fences. Columbia Association wants to make sure that Columbia has big open spaces for people and animals to roam around. That’s why it’s super difficult to get approved for anything else.

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ugottahvbluhair t1_j51pn6l wrote

That's the kind we were required to get. Luckily my dog doesn't have a desire to get out. She could clear it if she wanted to.

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veryfirst t1_j51r5fb wrote

We have chicken wire stapled onto our split rail fence which works. But any village will work with you if you want a fence.

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f1sh98 t1_j54twg9 wrote

Our dogs were never quite bright enough to jump over, despite us having a pile of firewood right on the fence line. The one dog did make a habit of digging out under frequently though. Every time he did we had to cover the spot with a paver and it just ended up being a miniature Berlin Wall

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