when we bought the house were in now i insisted that it be fenced, the lil lady liked several other houses that were not fenced and i said no.We have 5 acres in a rural area that came with a 6 ft chain link fence with 3 large access gates and 2 smaller entry gates.i also have a 100 plus pound red nose pit that keeps an eye on things and a yappy pug
fences and dogs detour thieves.