Dog-Ear style of fencing is perhaps the most common style of fence found in the greater Sacramento area. We use 1x8, 1x6 or 1x4 redwood boards, with or without kickboards, depending on whether dirt or rock needs to be retained.. The boards are set side-by-side and are clipped on each corner, thus giving a Dog-Ear appearance. The Dog-Ear fence also lends itself very well as a “good neighbor” fence.