Puppy proof balcony

fungie

We are getting a pup in a few weeks (mini dachshund) and we need to puppy proof our balcony. It needs to be secure so as the pup can't go through the bars but not also look too overbearing as neighbours might not appreciate it. We are stuck for ideas.

I have attached a pic of the balcony, any help would be much appreciated.

Outkast_IRE

Some DIY stores sell sheets of clear plexiglass type plastic. Buy a sheet and cut it to size, drill a few holes in it to secure it to the balcony and should work fine

Knine

A dog could use those table & chairs to go over the balcony. So be very careful with leaving stuff out there. Also he will rearrange your flowers for you.

Good luck with your new puppy.

kathleen37

I think you would need very thick plexi. No gaps. Dachshunds are very strong diggers/biters and any gaps there they will pull the plexi off.

Lumen

kathleen37 wrote: »

I think you would need very thick plexi.

Polycarbonate sheeting is the stuff. It's incredibly tough, used for riot shields. Doesn't need to be very thick.

This would probably do it:

http://www.diy.com/departments/clear-flat-polycarbonate-glazing-sheet-1220mm-x-915mm-pack-of-2/1233934_BQ.prd

4mm is thicker than these riot shields (0.125" is 3.175mm):

http://www.paulsonmfg.com/tactical/Body-Shields

Spanish Eyes

Management company and/or nosey neighbours might not like the look of your puppy proof balcony and could report you.

Are you allowed to have dogs in the development?

Plasid

Most apartment blocks don't allow pets, would be surprised if you don't get hassle over what you do to screen the railings. Side note mini-ds are really quite good climbers... Google it as can't post link ;-)

fungie

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Management company and/or nosey neighbours might not like the look of your puppy proof balcony and could report you.

Are you allowed to have dogs in the development?

Plasid wrote: »

Most apartment blocks don't allow pets, would be surprised if you don't get hassle over what you do to screen the railings. Side note mini-ds are really quite good climbers... Google it as can't post link ;-)

Went with the plastic sheet in the end as it will be clear and barely noticeable.

Our landlord allows dogs (they had one when they lived there), there are also other dogs and cats in the complex so it's not a problem.

Outkast_IRE

fungie wrote: »

Went with the plastic sheet in the end as it will be clear and barely noticeable.

Our landlord allows dogs (they had one when they lived there), there are also other dogs and cats in the complex so it's not a problem.

Post a photo when its done. It may be useful for others in the future.