{"id":1844,"date":"2022-06-14T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:11:35","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-creating-a-dog-friendly-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-creating-a-dog-friendly-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Creating a Dog-Friendly Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dogs may spend most of their time inside, the backyard is their domain. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to create a dog-friendly backyard where they can safely play, bask in the sun, and explore. Keep these factors in mind when creating a backyard both humans and pets will enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep it fenced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fences are the best way to keep your dog in and other animals out. Regularly inspect your fence for areas where your dog could potentially escape through \u2013 or other animals can come in. Check along the bottom for areas large enough for your dog to tunnel under, make sure it\u2019s high enough that they can\u2019t jump over, and there aren\u2019t any gaps they can squeeze through. If your dog is a determined digger, consider burying chicken wire under the fence or placing large rocks along the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide some shade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure there\u2019s a cool, shady area where your dog can take\na break. This will keep them from overheating while playing outside, which is\nespecially important in warmer climes. A shady tree is an obvious option, but\nif you don\u2019t have one large enough, a small tent or doghouse with lots of\nventilation are great options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase the comfort with a water dish for hydration and an\nelevated dog bed. This will allow the underside of your dog a chance to cool.\nHaving a dedicated outdoor bed means your dog\u2019s regular bed can remain inside\nand clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create some entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your dog busy by providing lots of options for fun and\nentertainment. In addition to putting out some of their favorite toys, create\nsome special playtime options depending on what your pup likes to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog loves to dig, a digging corner will satisfy that\ndesire while keeping the rest of your yard and garden intact. You can set up a\nsandy area in the corner or invest in a sandbox with cover. For dogs that love\nwater and\/or swimming, a child\u2019s pool or sprinkler attachment will provide\nhours of fun. High-energy dogs will appreciate a path or dog run they can use\nto patrol the area or run out their energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designate a potty spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduce unsightly urine spots on the lawn by designating a\npotty area. Crushed gravel or bark are ideal materials since they absorb urine.\nArtificial turf is a popular option since it instantly drains and can be\nquickly cleaned with a hose. When setting up the potty area, choose a spot away\nfrom the house and train them to use that area to relieve themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dogscape your yard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using dog-friendly landscaping materials is one of the best ways to keep your pets safe at home. It\u2019s important for pet owners to do their research and use non-toxic materials and plants in their landscaping. This will reduce the instances of dogs getting sick from ingesting something potentially harmful. When choosing plants and flowers to add, refer to this list of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/dogs-plant-list\">plants to avoid<\/a> provided by the ASPCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re ready to turn your backyard into a happy place\nfor you and your pet. Do you need a new home with space for your pets to romp\naround in? Discover the best in life in one of our Northern California\ncommunities. Visit us online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/\"><strong>DiscoveryHomes.com<\/strong><\/a>\nto learn more about our new home communities and schedule a visit today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs may spend most of their time inside, the backyard&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[322,133,295,283],"class_list":["post-1844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-at-home","tag-dog-friendly","tag-landscaping","tag-life-at-home","tag-pets"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ultimate Guide to Creating a Dog-Friendly Backyard - Discovery Homes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dogs may spend most of their time inside, the backyard is their domain. 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