Artificial grass

Having your dog or dogs run and play in your own back garden is a dream for many dog owners, however providing a fun and safe place for you canine friend isn’t as simple as just giving them a ball. Providing you dog with the right amenities to suit what you dog wants and needs is a great bonding experience and also gets you out and in the sun with your favourite pup. For some inspiration, here’s 5 great ideas to make your garden perfect for your dog.

In the hot summer months dogs can struggle under the heat and constant awareness of this is key to your dogs health. A great was to provide you dog with adequate cooling and hydration is a home of their own, a kennel. Whether you do it yourself or buy a custom kennel for your pup it will swiftly ensure you dog is getting enough shelter and hydration, with a small water bowl inside.

Your garden is not just your dogs however and a garden filled with flowers and plants is an ambition for many homeowners. However, when it comes to preventative measures against pests and insects your precious dog can suffer. Snail pellets and weed killers are harmful to dogs and can even be fatal for them. Ensuring that the right measure are taken to avoid harmful toxins in the garden means your dog can be free to explore and investigate every inch of the garden without getting hurt.

A great way of avoiding the need of weed killer is artificial grass. Eliminating the need for preventatives mean your garden can look as luscious and green as ever without the chemicals and constant up keep. Meaning you and your dog can spend more time playing without the worry of maintenance. It is also perfect for your dog all year round, in rainy weather there are no muddy paw prints to clean up and in summer the soft fibres make the lawn perfect for a afternoon snooze.

The classic game of ball will never go out of fashion when it comes to dogs but there are new fun ways to play with you dog outside. What about a fun track? Kit your garden out with tunnels, cones and hula hoops, give your dog a sports day to remember. This simple equipment will turn your garden in a playground for your dog and is sure to make some amazing memories.

While mental fencing and decking may look chic and stylish the material is quick to heat up in the summer months and prove to be uncomfortable for your dogs exposed paws. Flagstones, concrete and brick are better solutions and are more friendly to your dogs paws. Materials used for things like fencing and plant pots should be considered as well. A hedge may be easy on the eye but does not prove to be substantial for keeping you dog safe and secure. While sharp edged plant pots can become hazards in your garden and hinder your dogs playtime.

By taking a few of these options into consideration and exploring the best ways your garden can be for your dog you will come to see a significant change for the better. These 5 easy ways to making your garden perfect for your canine friend will make you dog want to jump through hoops without making you. If you’d like some more advice on how to make your garden perfect for your dog we’d be happy to help. Call us on 01925 550011 and a member of the team will be happy to help.