I was taught years ago to string the wire on the side the cattle are on, as they tend to push against a non electric fence. If there are cattle on both sides, then the ranchers/farmers should check their fences a bit more often.
Years ago when I needed to erect a new perimeter fence (line fence) with a new neighbor who wasn't aware of and didn't understand our common fence law, I offered to build his "half" and just charge him for the materials.
He agreed to this, he met his responsibility and I got a good fence that I didn't need to worry about.
