Licensed & insuredAZ ROC #364641·MD MHIC #167535-02·PA HIC #PA214722
Built for Fox Country and Four Real Seasons
Maryland's threat profile is quieter than the desert's but every bit as persistent: red foxes work suburban yards from Baltimore rowhouse alleys to Frederick farm edges, red-tailed hawks and owls hunt small dogs from above, coyotes are established across much of the state, and raccoons test every latch in between.
The Monument spec answers all of it: 14-gauge galvanized steel mesh on framed lumber, a dig guard at the base — fox digging is the classic Maryland failure mode — full roof coverage, and self-latching hardware raccoons can't work open.
Then the weather layer: pitched polycarbonate or shingled roofing that sheds rain and snow, sealed and stained lumber for humid summers, and mud-free base options — pavers, turf or gravel over drainage — so the run works in a February thaw, not just a June evening. It's the same four-season engineering behind our Maryland catios.
Book Your Free Maryland Dog Run Design
Every Maryland project starts with a free consultation and a custom 3D design of your yard: the layout, gates, shade and mesh spec, with a fixed written quote to build it.
- Custom 3D design of your yard
- Fixed, itemized written quote
- Permits and HOA handled for you
- Published predator-proof spec
Every Maryland Dog Run Comes With the Full Spec
- 14-gauge galvanized steel mesh — screwed to framed lumber, never stapled chicken wire
- Dig guard — buried mesh or an anchored ground skirt at the full perimeter
- 100% roof coverage — mesh, polycarbonate or solid roofing matched to your home
- Self-latching two-point hardware — on every door, human and dog
- Climate engineering — designed for your county's weather, not a catalog's
One company, one spec: the same published system protects dogs from Phoenix, Arizona to Baltimore, Maryland and everywhere we build — from the dog run builder that started on the hardest enclosure problem there is. The full specification — including the coyote-proofing deep-dive and the pricing band — lives on our main custom dog runs page.
Picture this in your own backyard.
Get my free dog run designLicensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractor
Monument Catios holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license MHIC #167535-02. That's not a formality — MHIC licensing brings real consumer protections, including Maryland's cap on home improvement deposits at one-third of the contract price, and it means your dog run is built by the contractor of record under one written contract. We hold the same standard under our Arizona ROC (#364641) and Pennsylvania HIC (#PA214722) licenses. County and HOA rules on accessory structures vary across Maryland; we check yours during design and handle the paperwork.
Where We Build Dog Runs in Maryland
Our Maryland crews build across the state: Baltimore, Frederick, Annapolis, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Gaithersburg, Westminster, Hagerstown and Salisbury. Elsewhere in Maryland? Ask — the crew travels.
Wherever you are in Maryland, the offer is the same: a licensed dog run builder — not a kennel installer bolting prefab panels together — designing a custom run around your yard, your dog, and your rules. Call it a dog run or an outdoor dog kennel; the spec doesn't change.
Built for the Way Maryland Yards Actually Are
Maryland lots run the gamut — Baltimore and Annapolis yards where every square foot counts, big Frederick and Westminster parcels backing to woods, and everything between. We design to the lot: compact covered runs that live neatly beside a deck or back porch, deck-integrated runs that use existing structure, and larger fence-line runs for wooded properties where the fox pressure is real.
Four-season ground treatment is the Maryland detail: pavers or turf over drainage so the run stays mud-free through snow melt and spring rain.
The deck companion
A covered run beside (or beneath) the deck, using existing structure for roofline and access — popular on tighter lots.
The fence-line run
A longer run along an existing fence for properties backing to woods, with the dig guard doing overtime against foxes.
The mudroom run
A back-door connected run with roofed, paver-floored space — dry paws through a Maryland winter.
Free consultation, custom design, fixed written quote — zero pressure.
Get my free dog run quoteWhat Monument Clients Say
Real five-star reviews from our Google Business Profile — including the covered dog pen we designed and built to keep little Yorkies safe in coyote country. Same crews, same predator-proof engineering.
"We've actually had a coyote jump over our block wall into the backyard, and we've even had an owl sitting on our patio cover — so we knew we needed something more secure than a typical dog run. They designed a safe, secure, covered dog pen… built on-site by skilled carpenters using high-quality materials. It gives us peace of mind knowing our little Yorkies are protected."
Ruth M. — Google review
"If you want a catio built, hire this company. They did a fantastic job. The entire crew was professional, organized, and kept the workspace super clean. Their communication was next-level… The final result is amazing and my cat is already obsessed with it. Five stars!"
Jeff M. — Google review
"Monument Catios will get you right the first time, my fur babies have never been happier and it's SO nice only connecting with a single contact for a project."
Olivia C. — Google review
"I have a smaller space in Scottsdale and honestly wasn't sure a cat wall would even be possible. Monument Catios proved me completely wrong… My cats are obsessed! If you're on the fence because of limited square footage, don't be — these guys will figure it out."
Elizabeth L. — Google review
"We asked them to design a custom cat shelf system that would allow our cats to make their way around the living room without ever having to touch the floor, and they really took the time to get it right… Our cats absolutely love it. I would absolutely recommend Monument Catios."
Brian M. — Google review
"We hired Monument Catios to give our two kitties a forever playground from kitchen through dining and living room walls. We've had tons of compliments already… Thomas and Luz were wonderful, accessible, and very open to changes. Our kitties couldn't be happier!"
Elizabeth D. — Google review
"I had seen a bunch of cat walls on TikTok and wanted to add one for my cat Stormi, but just had no idea how and couldn't find anyone to help. I then found the team at Monument Catios and it's been such an amazing experience planning and designing a set up for my chonk!"
Jenny A. — Google review
"I got in touch with Monument Catios to design an enclosure for my parents' two cats at their house, and it's been a great experience. The team have been super responsive, transparent, and are clearly cat lovers."
Marc G. — Google review
"The team is extremely kind, caring and responsive. I've had a great experience speaking with them, I would highly recommend to my other friends."
Abigail M. — Google review
Verbatim excerpts from public reviews on our Google Business Profile.
Maryland Dog Run Questions
Questions about pricing, diggers or Maryland winters? Start here, then tell us about your dog and your yard.
How much does a dog run cost in Maryland?
The same published band as everywhere we build: most custom dog runs land between $3,500 and $10,000+, with Maryland projects often adding solid weather roofing that lands mid-band. Every project gets a fixed written price from a licensed contractor (MHIC #167535-02) — and Maryland law caps your deposit at one-third of the contract price.
What digs under dog runs in Maryland?
Foxes, mostly — they're arguably the state's most persistent yard predator — plus groundhogs opening tunnels that other animals use. Every Monument run gets a dig guard: mesh buried at the base or run outward as an anchored ground skirt, so digging leads to steel instead of a way in (or out, if your dog is the excavator).
Can a dog run work through a Maryland winter?
That's exactly what the roof and base design are for: pitched roofing that sheds snow, a mud-free base over drainage, and wind-smart solid panels mean the run stays usable and clean through freeze-thaw season. A run your dog avoids from November to March is a fence, not a dog run.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a dog run in Maryland?
Sometimes — county rules on accessory structures differ (Montgomery, Howard, Frederick and Baltimore counties each have their own), and many neighborhoods add HOA review. As the licensed contractor of record we sort out what applies to your address and handle the paperwork as part of the project.
Let's Design Your Maryland Dog Run
Tell us about your dog and your yard. You'll get a custom design and a fixed written price — no pressure, no obligation.
- Custom design for your yard and your dog
- Fixed written price and timeline
- Permit & HOA guidance included
- Full predator-proof spec as standard
MD MHIC #167535-02 · Licensed & insured Maryland home improvement contractor