Introduction

Dogs behind a fence get anxious when they can't see who's walking by. Mine race frantically down the fence line, sniffing the one-inch gap between the fence and the patio and craning their necks trying to see under. It's kind of sad. Also? They bark. Loudly.

Even if your dogs are more chill than mine (and they probably are), they may get bored or anxious when unable to see. Building a small window in your fence can give them a peek out to the world, satisfying their curiosity and (maybe) keeping them from barking at passersby.

It's an easy project that takes about an hour. Depending on what you have stored in your garage, it could be free, too. (Mine was!). I had chicken wire left over from an outdoor catio, and cedar wood trim in my pile of random scraps. Or, you could definitely splurge on a decorative grate or specially-made plastic bubble window.

Tools Required

Materials Required

• Chicken wire
• Deck screws - length determined by fence and trim thickness
• Staples
• Wood trim