Rental garden secure for dog

tiggypoo

Have been offered a  rental property with permission to keep dog. Garden is not secure on one side ( low fence posts and crossbar that a small dog could jump through to next doors garden. Agent says it’s up to me to source and fix fencing not her. As I’ve not signed the contract yet, And  it’s not my property , is that reasonable?

deannagone

Yes.  I have dogs and would sort fencing to my particular needs without question.  Get permission from LL first.  You could just put wire 'netting' up but make sure the dog can't dig under it.  I found they barked more if they could see approaching members of the public to have fun with so put solid panels up instead. If a small dog, you know how high he/she can jump, its unlikely you'll need 6ft tall panels however.  I have a GSD with Tigger genes, he can jump a tad higher!

Willow or cane screening can be an alternative but can easily be damaged by dog claws if they are a bit excitable//. over time.

One of the joys of having dogs, I'm afraid.  I've had to completely replace fencing (wasn't that expensive, bought panels and attached them to posts already in place), got hold of used paving slabs to stop them trying to dig under the fence when they started that charming trick lol.  Its lucky you have a LL that allows pets, but don't expect them to dog proof the property for you..  

Edi81

Your dog your issue. 

If you want to rent and have a dog then you should be prepared to pay for this type of thing and extra deposit for damage. 

Don’t like it? Find another property. 

comeandgo

Train your dog properly to stay in your garden.  I lived in open plan gardens, no fencing or hedges allowed and dogs stayed in their own area as owners spent time and effort in training their dogs.

boxer234

My rental garden isn’t as secure as I’d like.  I never leave them out alone as a result we go out play together then come in.  It’s not the LL responsibility. 

squizz11

finding somewhere that takes dogs is hard enough,   we have a dog and with landlords permission I would sort myself for my own piece of mind.  I wouldn't consider it landlords responsibility

lookstraightahead

tiggypoo said:

Have been offered a  rental property with permission to keep dog. Garden is not secure on one side ( low fence posts and crossbar that a small dog could jump through to next doors garden. Agent says it’s up to me to source and fix fencing not her. As I’ve not signed the contract yet, And  it’s not my property , is that reasonable?

I would say it's fab that she's given you permission to have a dig there and to source your own fencing.

Jumblebumble

tiggypoo said:

Have been offered a  rental property with permission to keep dog. Garden is not secure on one side ( low fence posts and crossbar that a small dog could jump through to next doors garden. Agent says it’s up to me to source and fix fencing not her. As I’ve not signed the contract yet, And  it’s not my property , is that reasonable?

No of course the landlord should pay for something that is of no value to them LOL

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If I was the landlord and got wind of this question being even asked, I would remarket. Whatever next?

TBagpuss

Yes, as others have said, the landlord has no obligation to make improvements for your benefit - it's unlikely that there is any obligation to have a fence at all.

As the dog's owner, it's your responsibility for ensuring that they don't get out, whether that means that you install a better fence, or whether it means that you train the dog not to stray, or whether it means you don't let the dog out into the garden unsupervised, is up to you.  I would suggest that you aim to train the dog not to stay whatever else you also do, that way, if there are ever any issues with the fence you are less likely to lose them.

pleasedelete

Put up netting using cable ties- quick, cheap and you can remove when you leave. Cost less than £30 to do our large garden border and 2 cockapoos and a lab have not  found away out . 

We fastened ours onto the existing open fence with cable ties and an odd spike downing the ground  (used tent pegs into the soil where there was a bigger gap under the fence. 

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