10 Best Christmas Tree Fences for Dogs – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

There’s nothing like the turning of the season and the first flecks of snow signaling the coming of winter. The festive season will be here sooner than you think, and now is as good a time as any to look into what kind of Christmas tree fence will work best for your furry family members.

We’ve rounded up the highest-rated products for you and added our reviews. We looked at all the factors that make a Christmas tree fence stand out and how each fence can cater to your needs.

 

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

The 10 Best Christmas Tree Fences for Dogs

1. Frisco Steel 8 Panel Configurable Dog Gate – Best Overall

This large, ultra-configurable dog gate makes the perfect Christmas tree fence, combining functionality with ease of use and style. The easy configuration makes it our top recommendation for the best overall Christmas tree fence, as it can be arranged into various shapes! Octagonal, rectangular, or square fences can shield the Christmas tree, and all shapes have enough room for presents. The dual nature of this gate (freestanding or wall-mounted) expands its overall flexibility.

The gate is portable, so if you decide to move your tree to another area in your home, you can pick it up and reposition it. However, the anchors need to be screwed into the wall using a screwdriver, and it may not be the most suitable fence if you have a rental property.

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2. Regalo 4-in-1 Play Yard– Best Value

This excellent, large gate is more than just a Christmas tree fence, and because of its versatility and composition, we think it’s the best Christmas tree dog fence for the money, by far.

The Regalo has several hinged points, allowing multiple gating configurations to keep your dog in one room away from your Christmas tree or keep the Christmas tree and all the presents and decorations safely encased within.

A walk-through design is integrated into this fence, making it very easy to use and valuable during the busy holiday. It has eight panels and fits even the widest Christmas trees around the bottom.

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3. Unipaws Freestanding Wooden Wire Gate – Premium Choice

This dog fence has a polished wooden frame and steel wiring to ensure stability. The construction of the fence also holds up well against sharp claws and teeth, which will protect your tree and the presents under it (as well as potentially fragile decorations).

The Unipaws fence is another fully customizable design with several functional configurations. The gate has a built-in door and lock latch for security, and it includes rubber pads to protect your flooring. Coming fully assembled out of the box, it can also be flattened and stored neatly away.

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4. Frisco Steel Extra Wide Auto Close Gate – Best for Puppies

This fence is one of the simplest yet most effective structures to keep your dog away from the Christmas tree. This lightweight, versatile gate does its job perfectly. It’s very easy to install and can be extended on either side using the extenders.

The smaller bar width makes it particularly useful for willful puppies. At the same time, the pressure-mounting system gives added security and stability to the gate, reducing the likelihood of accidents or injuries while protecting your tree.

The door can also be pushed back further than 90 degrees, which will hold it open for you, keeping your hands free for present carrying! The door will swing closed automatically once returned to a less than 90-degree angle.

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5. Internet’s Best Traditional Pet Gate

This versatile dog fence looks fantastic surrounding a Christmas tree due to the natural, almost picket-fence aesthetic and finish. As this fence is freestanding in all configurations, no drilling or fitting is required; it’s fully assembled out of the box.

The fence can be configured to sit prettily around the Christmas tree and presents or converted into a wall and gate for a doorway to keep the entire room dog-free. It’s made from solid wood, is surprisingly light, and can be folded down to only 3 inches. It is also available in two colors and styles: 3-panel and 4-panel.

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6. Pawland Freestanding Foldable Wooden Dog Gate

The Pawland Freestanding Foldable Wooden Dog Gate is available in White or Black. This steel-wire slatted fence is an excellent choice for those who have a color theme with their Christmas decorations and don’t want to substitute style for substance.

The Pawland can be configured to fit in most doorways and hallways and sit around the Christmas tree to block unwanted visitors. The square configuration, in particular, looks great around a tree and is more than spacious enough to fit a large tree and presents. No wall attachments are needed for this fence, and it also has smaller bar spacing, making it another good choice for puppies.

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7. Etna 3 Piece Adjustable Wooden Gate

The Etna 3 Piece Adjustable Wooden Gate is a high-quality product, and the wood is rich and shining. It has a beautiful look that complements any tree and perfectly matches the Christmas theme while protecting it from nosey doggies.

Three sturdy gate panels make up this solid fence, which is fully adjustable to your liking, and no assembly is needed. It is also easy to store as it folds down nicely into a compact space while being easy to maneuver due to its lightweight.

However, those with larger breeds may need a taller fence. The Etna fence may not protect your entire Christmas tree, but it is perfect for walling off a corner of a room at the end of a hallway.

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8. Richell Freestanding Gate For Dogs and Cats

The Richell Freestanding Gate For Dogs and Cats is ideal for bigger homes or Christmas trees that may be larger than average. The impressive Richell fence is freestanding and completely stable by design. It has a solid, eco-friendly wood frame and rubber feet to prevent scratches on flooring.

This fencing is very wide and can be used to partition off a room to give your guests or kids time to sit around the tree without a wet nose interrupting them. It has a stepover gate, and while it may be convenient for smaller dogs, it may fail to keep larger dogs from stepping over it to get to the tree.

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9. Primetime Petz 360 Configurable Gate

The Primetime Petz Configurable fence with gate has an 80-inch opening, and it’s the ultimate flexible Christmas tree fence for your pup. The width of the fence allows for part of an entire room to be partitioned off, and your dog can still be a part of the festivities while being kept safely away from the tree, the presents, and all the decorations.

It also includes a walkthrough door for easy access to the other parts of your home and is easy to fold down and store. The 360-degree movement of the joints in the fence allows it to be converted into a full enclosure for your Christmas tree. It’s tall and stable enough to give even the largest Christmas trees full coverage. Rubber feet provide extra stability and ensure a scratch-free setup.

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10. North States 3 in 1 Arched Metal Superyard Dog Gate

This versatile fence can convert to a surrounding wall for your Christmas tree, a door gate to keep your dog out of the tree’s room, or even a playpen so he can still be present during the festivities.

The North States fence can be freestanding (which makes setting it up around the Christmas tree easy) or wall-mounted for extra security if used as a door gate. It’s a good fence for small to medium dogs, as not only does it have enough height to discourage them from trying to vault over it, but as a pen, there are 10 feet of space for presents under the tree or for your dog to play in!

 

Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Christmas Tree Fence for Your Dog

Taking all these factors into consideration, look for a sturdy fence that is well-made and flexible, with the option to convert it from one style to another. Making sure you measure the space available around your tree (or doorways if you plan to block off a room for your tree) is very important when shopping for a Christmas tree fence.

Although most Christmas tree fences are customizable, some models are static and can only reach a certain point. The material to look for in a Christmas tree fence needs to be sturdy and easily cleaned; metal, polished, or sealed wood is ideal.

Flexibility and strength are also essential factors; products with different configurations must withstand repeated movement and move freely, which is where jointed panels come in at the top.

 

Final Thoughts

For the top Christmas tree fence in our selection, the Frisco Steel 8-panel fence can’t be beaten in terms of versatility, stability, and price. It provides a space-saving, convertible solution to pet parents worried about their dog getting hurt by a falling Christmas tree and those who know the damage their dog could do to shiny presents wrapped under it!

The Regalo 4-in-1 also brings versatility to the board, with a door for added convenience when guests walk through the house. If the look and feel of an expertly made, sturdy fence are what you’re looking for, the Unipaws 41” panel fencing is both rolled into one. It’s the best choice for those wanting to protect their tree and their pet with substance and style.

• See also: How to Dog-Proof a Christmas Tree – 13 Effective Tips & Tricks

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