Question on fencing

We've always used 4 foot chain link. It keeps the dogs in and unwanted visitors out.

But all our dogs keep very close off leash, and we don't really have to worry that they'll stray.

That said, every Sheltie is different, and apparently some are, indeed, flight risks. So, responsible rescue organizations, understandably, do require a fence.
 
Be glad your rescue is actually giving you a reason and a chance to remedy their concerns about letting you adopt a dog from them. My local rescue denied my application and refused to talk to me at all or even email me a reason as to anything concerning me. I had a large wooden fence built specifically for getting a dog prior to applying and didn't have a preference on age or color, I just knew I wanted a sheltie. I ended up applying with an out of state rescue and was accepted for adoption almost immediately and they had no idea why I would get denied.

Some rescues can be just odd, doesn't sound like yours is too bad since they are actually communicating with you.
 
We couldn't decide whether to get a four foot fence or a six foot fence, so we got a five foot fence. :smile2: If I was to do it again, I would get a six foot fence, just because I am always "overly cautious".

We have a chain link fence, and my boy never tried to climb it. We got an optional bottom rail, to ensure that he didn't try to push under it. We got the optional green vinyl fence coating, because it looks nicer. I think it also comes in brown and black.

When ordering a fence, make sure to get a gate design that doesn't have gaps, and a padlock on the gate is also recommended.

In my boy's life, the biggest benefit of a physical fence was keeping stray dogs, and stray kids, out.
 
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