Dogs and cats love to play in the yard but sometimes they can get into trouble out there and also be quite destructive.
This means that it is important to create the perfect outdoors space where they can play without any problems at all. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to get started on making your yard perfect for your pets.
Avoid Toxic or Dangerous Plants
There is a fairly long list of plants that are dangerous for pets to chew on or to otherwise come into contact with. It is a good idea to check out this list before you add any new plants to the property, as even innocent looking plants can be a lot more dangerous than they first appear to be.
If you currently have some plants that could be dangerous but you can’t bear to get rid of them then consider fencing them off in some way so that your cat or dog can’t get to them. Don’t forget that cats and dogs are tenacious enough to find a way to getting close to something there are keen on, so you need to do a good job of keeping them away from these plants.
Enclose the Yard
It is never a good idea to let your furry friend spent time in a yard where he can wander off into the street. Passing animals or other distractions could lead him to go and investigate somewhere he shouldn’t be.
Other cats and dogs might also decide to stroll into your yard if it isn’t enclosed in some way. Put up a fence or some other sort of barrier that will allow him to play there without any worries. If you have a small yard check into possibly a dog playpen.
This is also a terrific security measure if your kids sometimes play out there or if you occasionally leave valuable items lying around in the yard unattended.
Consider the Grassy Areas
Pets can cause a lot of problems in grassy areas by digging it, making it muddy up or soiling it continuously. A good solution to this problem is to use artificial grass that he won’t be able to damage in any way and this is easy to clean.
Once you start to look for artificial synthetic grass for sale you will see that there are different types you can choose from. This means that you can choose the perfect type of grass so that he can play happily out there and it will still look great.
Leave Some Toys Out
If your pet is fairly destructive then he might end up digging up plants or otherwise causing some damage to your yard. This can be a real problem, especially if he tends to stay outside alone at times with no-one to keep an eye on him.
This can be an issue even if you work from home and are there to watch him most of the day. It just takes a second or two for a playful dog or cat to cause some damage when no-one is watching.
In this case, possibly the best solution is to leave out some toys that he can play with. Hopefully this will give him something to keep him occupied and stop him from getting bored while he is outside.
By taking some time to consider your pet’s needs you can create the perfect yard in which he can play happily and safely without causing any serious damage.
About Jammie Morey
I tend to always favor having a dog playpen that’s large enough in my yard to avoid unsupervised incidents. Only one time is enough and people can regret it for a lifetime. So yep, used boxed kennels, kennel runs, or simply puppy playpens will save you a lot of hassle – plus, nowadays, these are adjustable in terms of size so you can easily increase the confined area or shrink it!