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The dogyard is about 1/3 of an acre maybe a bit more now. The dogs have a doghouse each
or they can enjoy cuddling up to a friend or friends in the tipis. There is a puppy pen beside the tipis where the
pups are raised. This makes sure the pups are kept away from the older dogs but they can still socialize with them
There is an area behind the house where the dogs sit on the steps, wait for treats or they can go into the loading
area. The loading area is where the truck is backed into and from there I can safely load the dogs and sled into the back
of the truck. This keeps the dogs safe and they can find their spot to ride. Some of these pictures are taken from the roof of the house where I was shovelling snow off, it seemed like a
good place to take pictures from. So for those who are interested in how the dogyard is put together, here is what I
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I use 7 1/2 foot wire the type used in concrete construction, this has 6 inch squares
and is welded together. It is ugly wire but it can withstand the charge of an angry moose (and has done so). At the bottom
of the wire, I lay a stretch of this wire (which is 1 1/2 feet wide or three squares wide) along the inside bottom of the fence.
This works really well to keep dogs from digging out, they can dig in the six inch spaces but cannot squeeze
through. No need to bury the wire using this method and you can mow over it. This wire can practically stand by
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To cut this wire you will need to use a good set of bolt cutters
wire cutters will work but they make your hand sore after a few cuts. You can buy wire ties on a roll from a concrete
supply , this makes joining the wire allot easier. I have this wire running through forest, down hills and through
water, it is easy to use and will keep your dogs safe.
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