Fido can stay safe in your backyard if you create an area where he can have a blast. In fact, if the area is super enticing he may leave your backyard plants alone completely! Other ways to keep your pooch safe is to plant densely planted areas and build raised flower beds. For more tips from Three Million Dogs keep reading below!
Here are a few tips that you can follow to keep you and your dog happy as you create your perfect backyard escape.
1. Become familiar with poisonous plants and fungi
2. Plant salt tolerant plants and grasses
3. Build raised flower beds
4. Create densely planted areas
5. Create a dog friendly area for them to dig and play
If you dog loves to dig, create an sandpit area where they can dig and bury their toys.6. Created a designated elimination area
Just like you house trained your dog, you can create an area in your garden that is for your dog to do its business.7. Have special outdoor-only toys
Keep a stash of special toys that the dogs are only allowed to play with outside.
