Keep your boxer in your yard with a secure fence.
A fence that is too low or unstable could allow your dog to wind up on the other side and possibly run away or be stolen or injured by an oncoming vehicle. Boxers are midsize dogs that range from 21.5 inches to 25 inches tall, according to the American Kennel Club, and have powerful hind legs that allow them to jump higher than other types of breeds. If you own a boxer, fence it in properly so that it cannot jump over the fence and escape.
Instructions
1. Determine what type of fence you want to have for your boxer. Certain types of fences allow the dog to see out onto the sidewalk or street, and allow passers-by to see into the yard. A chain link fence, for instance, is strong enough for a boxer, but it also has gaps that do not prevent people from poking at the dog from the outside. Picket fences, on the other hand, have smaller gaps.
2. Check the zoning laws in your area. Some zoning laws prohibit certain types of fences. Make sure the fence you decide on is allowed in your community or you may have to reconsider your options.
3. Measure the dimensions of the area you wish to fence in. You might be fencing in your entire yard or creating a dog run or cage for your boxer in one section of the yard. Determine how much room you want your boxer to have for running around and lying down, and make sure the dimensions are adequate. Keep in mind that this breed is very playful and enjoys physical activities.
4. Gauge how high your boxer can jump off the ground. Boxers are expert jumpers, so to be on the safe side make your fence no less than 6 feet tall. The fence should always be a couple of feet taller than the total length of the boxer. If you have a lot of space for running, then you need to consider whether the dog can scale the fence. According to Atlanta Boxer Rescue, some boxers are able to scale 8-foot walls.
5. Set at least corner four posts into the ground. Posts are necessary for holding the fence up, and act like a supportive beam. According to Unchain Your Dog, you should space posts approximately 7 to 10 feet apart from each other, so if your fence is longer than 7 to 10 feet on any side, you may need additional posts to space between the corner posts. Posts that are spread too far out will allow the fence to sag. The closer the posts are together, the stronger the fence is. Dig holes for your posts with a post-hole digger, and use a sledgehammer to really get the posts into the ground securely. Cover the holes back up at the base.
6. Install the fence material, such as wooden slats for a picket fence or chain link for a chain link fence. You should have enough material so that the wood or chain wraps around each of the posts, and goes down to the ground. Do not leave open gaps between the material and the posts or the ground, or else your boxer might be able to wiggle its way out of the fence. Use wire cutters to cut the chain link material.
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