Custom Dog Fencing and Pet Containment on the North Shore, MA
Olympic Fence Co custom-designs and installs dog fencing matched to your dog, your terrain, and your property. Whether you have a digger, a jumper, or a small breed that can slip through a standard gap, we build the fence around the behavior. Family owned since 1985, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty, and serving within 30 miles of West Newbury.
Engineered Pet Containment Solutions Built for Longevity
Olympic Fence Co builds dog fencing sized to your dog and your yard, not standard fencing adapted after the fact. We install cedar and wood, our proprietary wood-on-steel system, low-maintenance vinyl, and black vinyl-coated chain link and aluminum, with dig barriers, no gaps at the bottom, jump-appropriate heights, and self-closing, self-latching gates. For large or jumping dogs we go tall and solid; for small breeds we use narrow spacing; for diggers we anchor the bottom. We serve dog owners within a 30-mile radius of West Newbury across the North Shore. Every install is licensed, insured, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty, and starts with a free on-site estimate.
What are the best fence materials for dog fencing?
The right material depends on your dog and what you want the fence to do. We install all four and help you choose during your free on-site estimate.
Cedar & Wood
Built board-by-board on site with no gaps at the bottom for small dogs to slip through. Solid privacy also blocks the sights that set dogs barking. See our cedar fencing.
Wood-on-Steel
Our proprietary system sets wood fencing on steel posts, so large, powerful, or digging dogs cannot push it loose or dig it out. The natural look of wood with the strength of steel.
Vinyl
Smooth, solid panels that dogs cannot scratch or splinter, and that never need paint or stain. A low-maintenance pick for active pets. See our vinyl fencing.
Chain Link & Aluminum
The most affordable containment, in black vinyl-coated chain link that blends into the yard, or aluminum with narrow picket spacing so small dogs cannot squeeze through.
Which dog fence is right for your dog?
A fence that holds a Beagle will not hold a Husky. We match the height, spacing, and bottom detail to how your dog actually behaves.
Large & Jumping Dogs
We recommend 5 to 6-foot solid privacy fencing in wood or vinyl. The height stops the jump, and the solid panel removes the visual triggers that make dogs want to get out in the first place.
Small & Toy Breeds
The risk is squeezing through, not jumping over. We use aluminum with narrow picket spacing of about three inches or less, or solid vinyl panels, so there is no gap to escape through.
Diggers
For dogs that go under instead of over, our wood-on-steel system and concrete-anchored bottom rails keep the boundary sealed at ground level, even on a slope.
What makes an Olympic dog fence more secure?
A fence that looks fine to you can still have the weak spots a determined dog will find. Here is what we build in that a standard fence often leaves out.
| Pet-safety detail | Olympic Dog Fence | Standard Fence |
|---|---|---|
| Dig prevention | Yes - anchored bottom rail or buried barrier | Often not addressed |
| Jump-appropriate height | Yes - sized to your dog and breed | One standard height |
| Gaps at the bottom and on slopes | Sealed - stepped or racked to the grade | Gaps left on uneven ground |
| Gate hardware | Self-closing, self-latching | Basic latch |
| Workmanship warranty | Lifetime | A few years, if any |
Want a fence built around your dog?
Request a Free Dog Fencing EstimateHow does our dog fence installation work?
From the first call to the final gate latch, no surprises.
Free On-Site Assessment
We come out, meet your dog, look at the terrain, and talk through the habits that matter: digging, jumping, or slipping through gaps. No pressure and no cost.
Custom Design & Materials
We recommend the height, material, spacing, and bottom detail for your dog and your budget, and we handle permit questions and property lines up front.
Professional Installation
Our crew builds the fence, tests every gate and latch, and cleans up when the job is done. Then it is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
Real dog fencing projects
A look at secure outdoor spaces we have built for North Shore dog owners.
Where does Olympic Fence install dog fencing in Massachusetts?
We install dog fencing within a 30-mile radius of our West Newbury headquarters, across the North Shore and Essex County. We know the local permit rules, soil, and terrain in each town we serve.
Dog Fencing in NewburyportAlso serving West Newbury, Amesbury, Salisbury, Merrimac, Haverhill, Groveland, North Andover, Georgetown, Rowley, Ipswich, and the surrounding North Shore. Not sure if you are in range? Give us a call.
Why do North Shore dog owners choose Olympic Fence?
Olympic Fence Co is a second-generation, family-owned business based in West Newbury, MA, run by the LaPierre family since 1985. We treat pet containment as its own job, not an afterthought, because a fence that keeps your dog safe has to get the height, the spacing, and the ground detail right.
Our lifetime workmanship warranty goes well beyond the two or three years most competitors offer. We handle every project with our own crews, never subcontractors, and we are fully licensed, insured, and a member of the American Fence Association. Already have a fence with a gap or a sagging gate? We also handle fence repairs.
What do customers say about Olympic Fence?
Dog fencing FAQs
It depends on your dog's size and how athletic they are. Small and medium dogs are usually fine with a 4 to 5-foot fence. Large or athletic breeds like Shepherds, Labs, and Huskies do better with 6 feet, and serious jumpers may need more. We assess your dog during the free estimate and recommend a height. Most Massachusetts towns allow 6-foot backyard fences without a permit, though rules vary.
A few proven methods, matched to how determined your dog is: setting posts deeper than standard, adding a concrete or gravel base along the fence line, burying a barrier below grade, and closing every gap at the bottom, even where the ground slopes. For committed diggers, our wood-on-steel system and anchored bottom rail seal the boundary at ground level.
It comes down to your dog and your priorities. Cedar and solid privacy fencing block the sights that trigger barking. Vinyl is smooth, low-maintenance, and easy on active dogs. Chain link is the most affordable and lets air and sightlines through, and aluminum has narrow spacing for small breeds. We will help you weigh them at your estimate.
Yes, and North Shore yards give us plenty of practice. We step the fence down steep slopes and rack the panels to follow gradual grades, so there is no gap at the bottom for a dog to slip under. Rocky soil and ledge are common here, and we have the equipment and experience to set posts where they need to go.
The total depends on the material, fence height, how much fence you need, the terrain, and extras like dig barriers and gates. Chain link is the most budget-friendly, cedar and vinyl privacy cost more. Because every dog and yard is different, we give you a firm price in writing after we walk the property. Request your free estimate or call 978-997-2302.
In most North Shore towns, backyard fences 6 feet and under do not need a permit, but the rules vary. Some towns require a permit for any fence, corner lots can have sight-line limits, and properties near wetlands or conservation land have extra requirements. We handle the permit questions and know the rules town by town, so your fence is set up correctly before we start.
For most North Shore homeowners, yes. An invisible fence stops your dog from leaving but does nothing to keep other animals, people, or loose dogs out of your yard. Dogs with high prey drive can run through the shock zone and then refuse to cross back. The collar batteries need replacing, the wire can break under snow or landscaping, and some towns count an invisible fence as "no fence" under local ordinances. A physical fence works both ways, all the time, with no batteries and no training required. We install physical fencing and recommend it for reliable pet containment.
Get a free dog fencing estimate near you
Tell us about your dog and your yard, and we will design a fence that keeps them safe and looks good doing it. Free, no-pressure estimates across the North Shore.
81 Garden Street, West Newbury, MA 01985
Phone: 978-997-2302