They usually consist of wooden brace posts joined by two or more wooden cross rails. This fence looks nice and is often incorporated into professional landscape designs. Split rail fences provide a very strong base, but fabric must be added inside the fence to confine the dog. Otherwise, he will scoot under or through the rails. The fabric becomes almost invisible, particularly if shrubbery is planted along the fenceline.
Cost is midway between expensive solid fences and cheaper fabric fences.
It combines well with other fencing and can be used to dress up the more visible portions of a fenced yard. Chain link is one of the most common fences. The holes in the fabric are too small for most dogs to penetrate. Most professional kennels use chain link in their fencing and dog runs. It is available in a variety of heights and installing barbed wire arms is easy.