Dog Fence Installation in Norman, OK
Ironclad Fence Norman builds dog fences across Norman, OK and Cleveland County, matched to how your dog actually tries to get out: taller fences for jumpers, buried dig guards and kickboards for diggers, smooth-faced designs for climbers, puppy pickets and tight gaps for small dogs, and solid privacy for dogs that bark at everything that passes. As a Norman, OK fence company, we build in wood, vinyl, chain link and aluminum with self-closing gates, and we build dog runs too. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written, itemized quote.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Dog Fences in Norman, OK
Every escape artist has a method. We build the fence to beat it, so your dog stays home and you stop checking the yard.
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Built Around Your Dog
We ask how your dog gets out (over, under, through or by climbing) and design for that, instead of selling the same fence to every yard.
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A Closed Bottom
Kickboards, buried wire dig guards and tight ground clearance stop diggers and pushers along the whole fence line.
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Gates That Don’t Get Left Open
Self-closing hinges and latches mean the gate shuts behind kids, guests and the meter reader.
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Sturdy Enough for Big Dogs
Steel posts in concrete and three-rail framing hold up to large dogs jumping on the fence and running the line.
Services
Dog Fence Services in Norman, OK
From a new backyard fence to a quick fix for one escape route, here’s how we keep Norman dogs home. For an open, rustic look, ask about split rail with wire backing.
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Privacy Fences for Barkers
Solid board-on-board or vinyl that blocks the view of people and other dogs. Compare styles on our privacy fence page.
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Tall Fences for Jumpers
5- and 6-foot fences, and inward-angled extensions for dogs that have cleared a fence before.
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Dig Guards & Kickboards
Buried galvanized wire, kickboards set into the ground and concrete or rock strips along the base.
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Chain Link for Big Yards
Economical chain link with a bottom rail or tension wire for large lots and acreage.
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Puppy Pickets for Small Dogs
Aluminum and steel fences with extra pickets at the bottom so small dogs can’t squeeze through.
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Climb-Resistant Designs
Smooth-faced fences with rails on the outside, vinyl panels or vertical pickets with no footholds.
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Dog Runs & Kennels
Chain link or wood runs with a gate, an optional top and a gravel or concrete floor that drains.
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Fixing an Existing Fence
Closing gaps, adding a kickboard or dig guard, and adding height to a sound wood fence.
Match the fence
The Right Fence for Your Dog
Start with how your dog gets out. This is what we usually recommend for each type of escape artist.
| If your dog | Build in | Good materials |
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| Jumps | 5–6 ft height, nothing to step on near the fence, angled top extension | Wood, vinyl, chain link |
| Digs | Kickboard set into the ground, buried wire dig guard, rock or concrete strip | Any, with a closed bottom |
| Climbs | Smooth inside face, rails on the outside, no lattice or mesh | Vinyl, wood privacy, vertical-picket aluminum |
| Squeezes through | Puppy pickets or tight spacing, low bottom clearance | Aluminum, steel, wood, vinyl |
| Barks at passers-by | Solid, no-gap panels that block the view | Board-on-board wood, vinyl |
| Chews | Rails on the outside, metal or concrete strip at the bottom | Steel, aluminum, chain link |
Many dogs do more than one of these. We’ll ask about yours at the estimate and combine features where needed.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of a Dog Fence?
A dog fence costs about the same as any fence of its size, plus the features your dog needs. Your written quote lists each of these as its own line.
Get a free dog fence estimate- Length and height
- Total footage, and taller fences for jumpers.
- Material and style
- Wood, vinyl, chain link or aluminum, and solid vs. open designs.
- Dig protection
- Buried wire, kickboards set into the ground, or rock and concrete strips.
- Gates
- Self-closing hinges, latches and the number of gates.
- Extras
- Puppy pickets, angled top extensions and dog runs.
- Existing fence work
- Repairing, raising or closing gaps in a fence you already have.
Timeline
How Long Does a Dog Fence Take?
Most dog fences go up in a few days. Fixing a single escape route can be much quicker.
- From your call to the on-site estimate, typically
- 1–3 days
- For in-stock wood and chain link to arrive
- 0–5 days
- For vinyl, aluminum and special-order panels
- 1–4 weeks
- To install a typical backyard dog fence
- 1–3 days
While the old fence is down during a replacement, plan to keep your dog inside or on a leash. We’ll tell you each day which parts of the yard are open.
Process
Our 4-Step Dog Fence Installation Process
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1. Estimate & Escape Routes
We walk the yard, look at how your dog has been getting out, and recommend height, material and features in a written, itemized quote.
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2. Locates & Approvals
We call OKIE811 before digging dig guards and posts, and check City of Norman and HOA rules.
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3. Build the Fence
Posts in concrete, then the fence, kickboard and dig guard, built tight to the ground.
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4. Gates & Walkthrough
We hang self-closing gates, check every gap, then walk the fence with you before your dog tests it.
Questions
Dog Fence FAQ — Norman, OK
How tall should a fence be for my dog?
For small and calm dogs, 4 feet is usually enough. Most medium and large dogs do well with 5 feet, and athletic jumpers and big breeds are best behind 6 feet. If your dog has cleared a fence before, go taller, and don't leave anything near the fence, like a grill or a woodpile, that it can use as a step.
How do I stop my dog from digging under the fence?
Close the bottom. We add a treated kickboard set slightly into the ground, a buried dig guard of galvanized wire mesh that runs down and out from the fence line, or a concrete or rock strip along the base. Most diggers give up when they hit wire just under the surface.
What's the best fence for a dog that barks at everything?
A solid privacy fence. Many dogs bark and run the fence line because they can see people, cars and other dogs. Board-on-board wood or vinyl panels block the view, which often calms things down, and it ends nose-to-nose fence fights with the neighbor's dog.
Can a dog chew through a wood or vinyl fence?
A determined chewer can damage wood, especially soft pine at the bottom, and can scratch or crack vinyl. Steel and aluminum hold up best. For chewers, we keep rails on the outside of the fence where possible and can add a metal or concrete strip along the bottom.
Do you install invisible or electric dog fences?
No, we build physical fences. A real fence keeps your dog in without a collar and also keeps other dogs, wildlife and people out, which an invisible fence can't do. Many HOAs and pool rules also require a physical barrier.
My dog climbs fences. What should I build?
Avoid fences with footholds on your dog's side: chain link mesh, horizontal rails and lattice all give paws something to grip. A smooth-faced privacy fence with the rails on the outside, vinyl panels, or vertical-picket aluminum is much harder to climb, and an inward-angled extension at the top stops most climbers.
Can you build a dog run or kennel area?
Yes. We build dog runs in chain link, wood or a mix, with a gate, a solid or wire top if needed, and a gravel or concrete floor that drains and is easy to hose off. A run gives your dog safe outdoor time without having the whole yard.
Free estimate
Get a Free Dog Fence Estimate
Tell us about your dog (size, and whether it jumps, digs or climbs) and roughly how much fence you need. We’ll call to set a time to look, then send a written, itemized quote.