How to add non-permanent barriers for puppy on a deck?

[warrenk]

Hi all,

I just moved into a new rental with a puppy and the outdoor deck is a bit high and I don’t want the pup falling off so I wanted to see if any one had any ideas for a temporary barrier or suggestions on non-permanent footing options for some railing. I’m happy to do some minor construction work as well.

The top and sides of the deck have decking panels with a slight gap (as shown in the photos).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Top:

Side:

[Jason]

Welcome to Bunnings Workshop @warrenk. We're pleased to have you join us. 

You might like to share some wider shots to give members a better idea of what you are working with.

Would you consider a dog playpen?

Jason

[warrenk]

Thanks Jason. Here’s a couple more wider shots.

I had considered a dog play pen but I’m hoping to put a little ramp in where the stairs are so they can go down to the toilet eventually so the pen my be a little restriction (although maybe I can set it up to cut off part of the deck leading to the stairs).

[EricL]

Hello @warrenk 

Thanks for sharing those photos of your deck. I propose installing 1200 x 396mm 7mm Plywood Pine Premium BC Grade all around the edge of the deck. This will serve as a deterrent or limiter for the pup. They will see that this is as far as they can go without running into a barrier. The thing about pups is that they grow so fast, eventually the pup will be taller than the barrier and they will simply jump over it.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Nailbag]

Hi @warrenk 

At the risk of pointing you to a retailer outside of Bunnings, if you Google "Baby Fences" there is quite a range of very affordable temporary and flexible solutions online. This is just one that would work. It doesn't need to be exact in length because you can concertina each panels as required.

Nailbag