One of the big challenges of owning a pet is keeping it on your property. This is true for many animals, but is extremely important for dogs. Not only is a roaming dog in danger, but there is always the potential that you could incur serious legal liabilities if it causes harm or property damage. Even while your pet is on your property, you may still want to keep it from entering certain areas; your dog may have a tendency to dig in your flowerbed, for example. One important area that you may want to keep your pet from entering is your pool area as even good swimmers may panic if they fall into the water. A DIY pet fence is a good solution to this problem. There are a few factors you may want to keep in mind when choosing one.