Agree about the fencing. That is why our fence is 6.5 ft tall, and the locked gateway is 7feet.
I don't want policemen running through my yard after a miscreant, and shooting my dog should he happen to be out!
Unfortunately it doesn't stop the raccoons from entering our yard
I guess as a city person, I've never understood why as a "pet" you would keep a dog outside all the time. I do understand about true working dogs, that are engaged in herding or protecting the flock. But hey if I had a country place my dogs would definitely not live outside! And I would fence in a 1/2 acre or so for them too.