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Exclusive 50mm x 50mm x 2mm WireOur proprietary mesh offers robust security while staying cost-effective.
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Custom Heights & LayoutsAdaptable to field size and local regulations for maximum safety.
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Access Control OptionsAirlock gates and secure latches keep dogs safe at all times.
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Professional InstallationExperienced teams ensure smooth, timely fencing projects.
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Durable ConstructionBuilt to withstand energetic dogs and changing weather conditions.
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Legislative ComplianceWe'll help you meet local council requirements for dog daycare facilities.
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Dog daycare fencing creates secure outdoor areas where dogs can exercise, play and socialise safely.
Unlike an ordinary field or garden boundary, commercial dog fencing must account for dogs of different sizes, strengths and behaviours. Dogs may jump, climb, dig, squeeze through openings or push against gates and weaker sections.
Farm & Country Fencing designs and installs fencing and access systems for dog daycares, secure walking fields, exercise paddocks and outdoor runs. Our experience includes perimeter fencing, internal divisions, airlock entrances, pedestrian and vehicle gates, access control, parking areas and access tracks.
Each installation is planned around the dogs, layout, ground conditions, operational needs and applicable local-authority requirements.
A secure perimeter gives operators and dog owners confidence that dogs can enjoy supervised off-lead exercise within a controlled environment.
Dog daycare fencing may be used for:
- Commercial dog daycare facilities
- Secure dog-walking fields
- Private exercise paddocks
- Dog-training areas
- Boarding kennels
- Rescue and rehoming centres
- Veterinary or animal-care facilities
- Individual dog runs
- Internal separation within larger facilities
- Private properties requiring enhanced dog security
The appropriate design will depend on the dogs using the space, the size and shape of the site, neighbouring land, access arrangements and licensing requirements.
Farm & Country Fencing offers proprietary 50mm x 50mm mesh using 2mm-diameter wire.
This specification provides a strong, cost-effective boundary with apertures small enough to help prevent smaller dogs from squeezing through. It matches the maximum square-mesh aperture and minimum wire diameter specified in the current statutory guidance for licensed dog daycare facilities in England.
The mesh must be properly supported, tensioned and secured across the complete perimeter. Particular attention should be given to corners, joins, gateways and changes in ground level, where an otherwise substantial fence could become vulnerable.
The final specification should reflect the intended use of the site and any requirements set by the relevant local authority.
Farm & Country Fencing offers dog daycare fencing in heights from approximately 1.2m to 1.8m.
The correct height depends on factors including:
- The size and breed of the dogs
- Their jumping and climbing ability
- The number of dogs using the enclosure
- The level of supervision
- Ground levels inside and outside the fence
- Nearby banks, structures or objects
- The purpose of the enclosure
- Local-authority requirements
A lower fence may be appropriate for some controlled internal areas, while a higher external perimeter may be needed for larger, more energetic or determined dogs.
Entrances are among the most important parts of any dog daycare or walking-field boundary.
An airlock arrangement uses two secure gates to create an enclosed space between the facility and the outside. One gate can be closed before the other is opened, reducing the risk of a dog escaping during arrivals, collections or staff access.
Current statutory guidance in England requires at least two secure physical barriers between dogs and any entrance or exit to the property's outer curtilage.
Farm & Country Fencing can incorporate:
- Airlock entrances
- Separate pedestrian and vehicle gates
- Self-closing or controlled gates where appropriate
- Secure latches and locking systems
- Coded keypad access
- Custom-made gates for wide entrances
- Internal gates between exercise areas
- Gate coverings selected to suit the surrounding fence
The arrangement should support the day-to-day operation of the facility while maintaining a secure perimeter.
Dogs may attempt to escape beneath a fence as well as over or through it. Depending on the dogs, soil and ground levels, the installation may incorporate trenched mesh or another suitable form of below-ground protection.
Gates, corners, uneven ground, banks, drainage features and points where different fencing systems meet must also be considered. Farm & Country Fencing assesses these details during the site visit and recommends an installation suited to the property.
Dog daycare facilities may need more than one enclosure.
Internal fencing can create separate spaces for dogs according to their size, age, temperament, behaviour or compatibility. It may also provide dedicated areas for new arrivals, quieter dogs, training or individual exercise.
Farm & Country Fencing can design internal divisions as part of the wider layout, incorporating gates and access routes that allow staff to move safely and efficiently between areas.
Solid or screened sections can reduce visibility between neighbouring groups. This can help create a calmer environment where visual contact would otherwise cause excitement, frustration or stress.
The operator remains responsible for assessing individual dogs and managing appropriate social groups, but a carefully planned layout can support safe day-to-day management.
Open mesh maintains visibility across a facility, but some locations benefit from solid or screened sections.
These may provide:
- Greater privacy from neighbouring properties or public areas
- Reduced visibility between groups of dogs
- Shelter from prevailing wind
- A calmer environment for reactive or easily stimulated animals
- Separation from neighbouring kennels or enclosures
The amount and position of screening should be considered alongside supervision, ventilation, drainage and the overall layout.
Farm & Country Fencing has completed a large dog run with full mesh cladding and two enclosed sides. These solid sections created a windbreak and prevented direct views of neighbouring housed animals.
Farm & Country Fencing has completed numerous dog-daycare, walking-field, paddock and enclosure projects.
Secure Dog-Walking Field
For a newly designated dog-walking field, we installed a 1.6m-high perimeter using small-aperture mesh. The entrance incorporated a custom vehicle gate and a separate pedestrian gate with coded keypad access. The installation was completed despite wet and challenging ground conditions, creating a private exercise area accessible to authorised users.
Custom Fencing for Very Large Dogs
At a complex property redevelopment in Kings Langley, the client required secure fencing for rare, very large dogs. The project involved more than 400 metres of approximately 1.5m-high post-and-four-rail internal fencing with heavy-gauge weldmesh, an approximately 1.8m-high external security fence and custom 1.5m-high fully meshed gates. The fencing was set in trenches approximately one foot deep to provide below-ground protection. These measurements relate specifically to that installation. The appropriate height, mesh and anti-dig design must be determined for each site.
Large Mesh-Clad Dog Run
A large dog run was fully clad with mesh, while two enclosed sides created a windbreak and reduced views of neighbouring housed animals. The base was re-laid and turfed, and timber posts were mounted in galvanised feet to avoid direct ground contact and help protect them from rot.
Secure Dog Paddock
For a returning client, Farm & Country Fencing created an exercise paddock using high-tensile stock wire and UC4-treated timber posts with a 15-year guarantee. A 12-foot vehicle gate and four-foot pedestrian gates provided practical access while maintaining the enclosed boundary. These projects demonstrate the range of systems available. The most suitable option will depend on whether the site is a licensed daycare, commercially operated walking field, private paddock or individual run.
Secure Containment
Correctly specified mesh, suitable fence heights, secure gates and anti-dig protection work together to reduce the risk of escape.
Suitable for Different Dogs
Height, mesh, gates and layout can be selected according to the dogs expected to use the facility rather than relying on one standard system.
Controlled Entry
Airlock gates, secure latches and keypad access allow arrivals, collections and authorised entry to be managed more effectively.
Durable Construction
High-quality wire, correctly treated timber and professional installation create a robust boundary suited to active dogs, regular use and changing weather.
Cost-Effective Over Time
Durable materials and appropriate installation can reduce the need for premature repairs or replacement, making professional fencing a cost-effective long-term investment.
A Complete Service
Farm & Country Fencing can manage fencing, gates, access tracks, parking areas and associated groundwork as part of the wider facility.
The proposed fencing should be considered alongside the operation of the complete site.
Depending on the location, our site assessment may consider:
- The sizes, breeds and expected number of dogs
- External and internal fence heights
- Mesh aperture and wire specification
- Potential digging or climbing risks
- Vehicle and pedestrian access
- Airlock requirements
- Gate security and access control
- Parking and access tracks
- Internal separation
- Ground levels and drainage
- Visibility between dogs or neighbouring properties
- Wind exposure and shelter
- Existing boundaries and structures
- Underground and overhead services
- Planning or licensing requirements
Identifying these factors before installation helps create a facility that is secure, practical and appropriate for its intended use.
Commercial dog daycare activities in England must be licensed when they fall within the scope of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018.
Current statutory guidance states that fencing must be:
- Strong and rigid
- Of sufficient height
- Maintained in good repair
- Dig-proof
Gaps and apertures must be small enough to prevent a dog's head from passing through and to avoid limbs or other body parts becoming trapped. Square mesh must not exceed 50mm x 50mm, and the wire must be at least 2mm thick.
Doors and gates leading outside must be escape-proof, lockable and strong enough to resist impact and scratching. The guidance also requires at least two secure physical barriers between dogs and any entrance or exit to the property's outer curtilage.
Farm & Country Fencing can help develop a fencing specification suited to the site and current published guidance. Final licensing approval and interpretation of the requirements remain the responsibility of the operator and relevant local authority.
Commercial dog fencing is designed for regular use, but periodic inspection helps maintain a secure boundary.
Checks should focus on:
- Gates, hinges, latches and access-control systems
- Airlock entrances
- Mesh, fixings, corners and joins
- Ground beneath the fence and gates
- Evidence of digging or impact damage
- Sharp or exposed edges
- Drainage and standing water
- Timber ondition where used
Any damage or developing weakness should be addressed promptly. Gates and access-control systems should also be checked regularly to ensure that they close and secure correctly.
A dog daycare fence is only as secure as its weakest section. Professional design and installation help ensure that the height, mesh, gates, anti-dig protection and access arrangements operate as one complete system.
Farm & Country Fencing considers the dogs, ground conditions, drainage, internal layout and relevant fencing requirements before managing the project from specification and preparation through to installation.
Farm & Country Fencing supplies and installs dog daycare fencing throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and the surrounding areas.
Our experience includes daycare facilities, secure dog-walking fields, exercise paddocks, custom fencing for very large dogs and individual mesh-clad runs.
We work with commercial operators, landowners, animal-care organisations and private clients requiring secure, durable and carefully planned dog fencing.
Customers choose us for:
- Specialist dog daycare and walking-field fencing
- Proprietary 50mm x 50mm x 2mm wire
- Fence heights from approximately 1.2m to 1.8m
- Secure pedestrian and vehicle gates
- Airlock entrances and access-control options
- Custom internal divisions and exercise areas
- Anti-dig installation options
- Privacy screening and windbreak solutions
- Parking areas and access tracks
- Associated groundwork and landscaping
- Experience with wet, uneven and challenging sites
- Fencing designed with current statutory guidance in mind
- Professional installation throughout Hertfordshire and Essex
- References from previous clients
- A FREE Measure and Quotation Service
- FREE No Obligation Site Visits
Every project is assessed individually so that the proposed system reflects the dogs, site, intended operation and relevant fencing requirements.
What height should dog daycare fencing be?
Farm & Country Fencing offers options from approximately 1.2m to 1.8m. The appropriate height depends on the dogs, layout, ground levels, supervision and local-authority requirements.
What are the mesh requirements for a licensed dog daycare?
Current statutory guidance in England states that square mesh must not exceed 50mm x 50mm and wire must be at least 2mm thick. Farm & Country Fencing offers proprietary mesh matching these dimensions.
Do dog daycares need airlock gates?
Current guidance requires at least two secure physical barriers between a dog and any entrance or exit from the premises to the outer curtilage. An appropriately positioned airlock entrance can provide the two secure stages of access required.
Can vehicle gates be included?
Yes. Custom vehicle gates can be incorporated alongside separate pedestrian access. The size, mesh or other covering, locking system and position will depend on the site.
Can you install keypad access?
Yes. Coded keypad entry can be added to suitable gates, allowing authorised users to access a secure dog-walking field or commercial facility.
Can the fence prevent dogs from digging underneath?
Suitable below-ground protection can be incorporated where required. The method will depend on the dogs, soil, ground levels and site conditions.
Can you create separate areas for different dogs?
Yes. Internal fencing and gates can divide the facility into separate exercise or training areas. The layout can support the operator in managing dogs according to size, age, behaviour or compatibility.
Can dog fencing provide privacy?
Yes. Solid or screened sections can reduce views from public areas, neighbouring properties or adjacent dog enclosures. They may also provide shelter from wind.
Can you install parking areas and access tracks?
Yes. Farm & Country Fencing has experience delivering fencing, gates, parking areas and access tracks as part of dog-daycare and walking-field projects.
Is dog daycare fencing low maintenance?
High-quality fencing is designed to be durable, but it should be inspected periodically. Gates, latches, mesh, fixings and the ground beneath the boundary deserve particular attention.
How much does dog daycare fencing cost?
The cost depends on the perimeter length, fence height, mesh, gates, access control, internal divisions, ground conditions and associated groundwork. A site visit is required to provide an accurate quotation.
