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  Kirsty Blair November 11, 2009 at 9:15pm

  Hi - depends on the type of dog - I've put in a dog run for collies - they can jump over most things and had to be careful not to put in footholds (or pawholds) for them, we used galvanised metal panels with uprights about 3" apart. They can be painted to blend in if necessary and let the light in!
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk November 11, 2009 at 9:54pm

  id be tempted to advise her to stick with 'close-board'.
  
  it last longer than most.
  hole/gaps can get damaged/blow litter in/ growth from next door etc - good 'negative ' points.
  
  1.solid is more secure.
  2. solid lasts longer.
  3.you can do it well/done it before
  
  
  saying this its just come to mind you could do 5 ft with 1ft trellis on -top to break it up /light in
  light comes from above so 'slats' dont let much in anyway !
  
  -my opinion (climbers could be grown on trellis then too )
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  simon powell November 12, 2009 at 8:07am

  yes the dog in question is a labradoodle he is about 5foot high when stood on back legs!!!!!!
  
  Kirsty Blair said:

  Hi - depends on the type of dog - I've put in a dog run for collies - they can jump over most things and had to be careful not to put in footholds (or pawholds) for them, we used galvanised metal panels with uprights about 3" apart. They can be painted to blend in if necessary and let the light in!
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  Kerrie John-The garden design Co November 12, 2009 at 10:34am

  I have two dogs and didn't want to close off the view of the fields at the bottom of our garden. Installed 1.8mt picket fence, our side is smooth so no foot holds for paws and the light floods into the garden.
  
  

  

  
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  Kieran Ray November 12, 2009 at 11:02am

  Doesnt this surely affect security? someone jumping over the fence into your garden?
  
  Kerrie said:

  I have two dogs and didn't want to close off the view of the fields at the bottom of our garden. Installed 1.8mt picket fence, our side is smooth so no foot holds for paws and the light floods into the garden.
  
  

  

  
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  Kerrie John-The garden design Co November 12, 2009 at 11:52am

  Haven't had a problem, but do have two dogs! I think if someone wanted to get into any garden a fence isn't going to deter them unless it is sharp at the top.