Redditor Wants To Fence Her Yard Because She Has A Dog, But Worries That Neighbors' Kids Will Lose Their Favorite Place To Play

"I feel a bit like an ass potentially taking their kids’ favorite play spot away."

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• November 8, 2022

Buying your own home is pretty exciting. Usually, people save money for years to make it happen.

It's a big step that requires a lot of consideration before you choose the perfect home for you and make a final decision. Some people rather choose an apartment, while others like houses.

They believe that a house can give you more privacy. And if you own a dog, you'll probably look for a home with a yard so you can take him out at any time.

If you didn't get to walk your dog that day, then the yard can be a solid replacement for walking. Or you can use it to play together, sunbathe, or just sit together and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful day.

But, if you want to let your dog alone in the yard, to walk freely while you watch him from the house, you definitely have to fence the yard. You certainly don't want to think about whether the dog will accidentally go out into the street and get hit by a car.

Sometimes, even fencing the yard can be a difficult choice. A Reddit user shared her story and explained that fencing a yard in her place can offend some people and kids too.

She bought a house with a yard and would like to fence it because she has a dog, but the kids from her neighborhood play in her yard because they don't have their own. Now she's in a dilemma.

If she fences it, kids won't have a place to play, but if she doesn't, her dog won't have a safe place for ordinary walking. So, what should she do?

Take a look at her story:

She bought a home with a yard and wanted to fence it, but...

her neighbors' children had always played in that yard.

"So without my yard, they’ve basically got very little yard of their own."

Here's what the Reddit community said to her:

"NTA for putting up the fence."

Informing the neighbors of her plans would be friendly.

"NTA, it is your property"

"Keep it impersonal and be sure to deflect any implications anyone other than you has any right to the space."

"I would stop at "I need the fence for my dog”."

This also:

That's right:

She should not feel obligated to her neighbors, it's her yard:

"You deserve your privacy"

"Most dog owners get a yard with a fence so their dog can enjoy freedom off leash."

It would be a polite thing to do:

"Just get the fence."

It makes sense:

"Fences make good neighbors."

"If you want a fence, put one up."

If they need it, this might also be an option:

"You're free to do whatever you want."

The Reddit community was pretty unanimous regarding OP's dilemma. They advised her that she could let her neighbors know that she planned to put up a fence, but she shouldn't feel guilty about it.

On her property, she can do whatever she wants. Besides, she wanted a house with a yard, that's why she had chosen that property in the first place.

Filip