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Small/Medium Animal Dig Barrier (25-Pack)

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  • Pack of 25 is easy to install and works with existing fencing
  • Made of solid 4-gauge galvanized steel for durability
  • Provides protection to keep the pets in and predators out
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About This Product

Protect your pets with this Dig Defence Animal Barrier. This patented drive-in ground fence panel features strong, welded 4-gauge steel rods, extending the protection of a chain link, wood, decorative fence and more. Every unit in the 25-pack is 32 in. W., 8 in. D with 2 in. of spike spacing for small to medium sized animals. You only need a hammer and a pair of gloves to keep pets in and pests out with Dig Defence.

Highlights

  • Extend the protection of your fence underground to stop animals from digging under the fence, includes pets, pests and predators
  • Easy installation, Maintenance not required and works with existing fencing - chain link, wood privacy, vinyl and decorative fence
  • Made from solid 4-gauge galvanized steel, this pet barrier not only extends the fence underground but can assist in adding stability
  • 32 in. width, 8 in. depth, 2 in. spike spacing
  • Preventative model for areas not disturbed as of yet
  • Dig Defence is a dog barrier that truly keeps pets in and predators out
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Product Information

Internet # 315471515

Model # DD2083225

Specifications

Dimensions: H 0.225 in, W 32 in, D 8 in

Dimensions

Height x Width X Depth

0.225 in x 32 in x 8 in

Product Depth (in.)

8 in

Product Height (in.)

0.225 in

Product Width (in.)

32 in

Details

Material

Steel

Pet Size

Small to Medium

Pet Supplies Product Type

Fencing Systems

Product Weight (lb.)

2 lb

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year on welds

Questions & Answers

Will it rust out in the weather?
BySep 10, 2024
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Galvanized wire is highly resistant to rust because of the protective zinc coating that keeps moisture away from the steel beneath. However, it can over a very long period of time be affected by rust. With the thickness of the wire, it could last up to 20 years or longer.

By|Sep 10, 2024


    I have vinyl fencing with rocks as a ground boarder. Groundhogs are moving my rocks & digging holes as a passerby to a connecting yard. If I move the rocks back & install your 8” deep 2” wide fencing would it prevent further digging?
    ByJul 12, 2024
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    Thank you for your question! We work with numerous pest control companies and they prefer the XL model for those situations. It has the deepest protection and the smallest spike spacing for the most aggressive diggers!

    By|May 9, 2025

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      The wire is 7 gauge and galvanized?
      ByJun 21, 2024
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      The wire is 4 gauge and galvanized, not 7 gauge, it's thicker!

      By|Jun 21, 2024


        Will these keep skunks out of the yard?
        ByMay 22, 2024
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        We work with numerous pest control companies and they prefer the XL model for those situations. It has the deepest protection and the smallest spike spacing for the most aggressive diggers!

        By|May 23, 2024


          How many inches are between the vertical rods. I have two mini poodles of 12 lbs. each.
          ByFeb 12, 2024
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          This unit comes with 2 inch spike spacing between the verticial tines!

          By|Sep 21, 2024


            I have 110? vinyl fencing with bottom gap all around. Will this product keep chihuahua inside fence?
            ByJul 14, 2023
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            Yes, when installing leave the top lateral line flush with the bottom of the vinyl fencing as to not leave any gaps in protection!

            By|Jul 14, 2023


              I have a chain link fence. I don't need the depth to keep rabbits out. I need minimal spacing between spikes so they can't squeeze through and under the fence gaps. Which unit would be best for this? Thanks!
              ByMar 15, 2023
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              Hello, thank you for your inquiry. We work with numerous pest control companies and they prefer the XL model for these situations, it has the smallest spike spacing (less than 1.5"), however if you are having trouble with adult rabbits the Small/Med barrier has 2 inch spike spacing and should be sufficient. If you find that they are still squeezing through the 2 inch spacing, you can double up on units, staggering the 2nd unit to cut the spacing in half.

              By|Jun 13, 2023


                I have 3/4 of an acre approximately how many would it take
                ByFeb 4, 2023
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                this product is best for coverage of conatained areas...like under a deck or arounf a shed.it for a larger area it would be more cost efficient to dig a trench and install fencing.

                By|Feb 5, 2023

                  Hey Roxy, 3/4 of an acre in linear feet is approximately 600 feet. Each 25 pack will protect 75 feet of fence. At 600 feet that would be 8 packs. Please be sure to watch all the videos before making any purchases!

                  By|Feb 17, 2023

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                    These were not difficult to install. Even when there...
                    These were not difficult to install. Even when there were rocks in the way the steel was flexible enough to bend a little and accommodate. I did not want to snap off anything with a bolt cutter. I feel much more secure now that my puppies cannot go under the fence no matter how hard they search for moles.
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                      Winter is coming, and I wanted to protect my chickens, and this was the easiest way to achieve that. Probably not the best if your land is super rocky, but mine is in the mountains of Virginia, and installing these was not that hard. I used 8lb sledge.
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                        This worked as expected and was pretty easy to instal.
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                        We use these to keep our dogs in the yard. Works well to patch up areas of our fence along the ground where the ground is uneven & our dogs attempt to dig out. Once we put the Dig Defence piece in, they have learned it’s not even worth trying to dig in that area anymore. We’ve been using these for over a year for several fenced acres. Highly recommend it.
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