Quote Originally Posted by newracer View Post
It is likely that the ground level was at the bottom of the fence when it was installed, soil built up over the years higher than the bottom.

I'd regrade the area to create a gentle slope, install the fence, put some seed down, and possibly erosion mat (just to protect the seed from dog traffic).
Could you explain the "regrade"? I know a huge tractor grades roads, etc... but how would I do that in a small yard. No vehicle could fit back there and there's no road to get to it.