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4 Reasons (and Tips) Why You Should Pet Proof Your Yard

4 Reasons (and Tips) Why You Should Pet Proof Your Yard

If you have a pet, you know how important they are to your family. For many, their dog or cat is like their child. A pet becomes part of the family, so you want to do what you can to keep them safe.

Like small children, pets can get into anything and everything that they find, including out in the yard. No matter how much training you do, sometimes the curiosity gets the better of our pets, and they end up in something that they shouldn’t be in. If it’s out in the yard and we’re not careful, a pet can get into something deadly.

Part of being a responsible pet owner is to pet-proof your yard, especially if your dog spends much of their time out there. We have four reasons why you should pet-proof your yard, followed with tips on what to do.

Some Plants Are Hazardous

Did you know that there are plants that are hazardous to your cat or dog? If you have an animal that loves to snack on plant leaves or grass, then it’s especially important that you pay close attention to what you’re planting.

If you have plants in your yard that are known hazards, build a barrier as a physical reminder for your pet to avoid the area. Work with them so that they know that the fenced part of the yard is something they need to avoid.

According to WikiLawn, some plants that your best friend should definitely avoid are Tulips, Daffodils, Azaleas, and Amaryllis.

Lawn Care Can Be Poisonous

Many lawn care treatments and fertilizers for your garden are poisonous to your cats and dogs. If you spray down your lawn and let your dog out right after, you pup could ingest those chemicals and make itself sick.

To prevent this, use natural lawn care alternatives. If you have to use chemical based treatments, keep your pets out of the yard for 24 hours.

Keep Your Yard Healthy

Another reason to pet-proof your yard is to keep it healthy. Dogs especially can easily kill the grass or destroy your yard. If you’ve ever looked at a yard that has a dog running around, you will likely see brown or dead spots on the grass. That is because the urine from a dog kills the grass. Work with your dog to have a designated bathroom spot. You can also add a small fence around it so that it’s out of the way.

If your pup likes to dig in the yard, pay attention. It will take some time, but you can train your dog to stop digging, especially in your garden.

Paying attention to what your dog is doing, training it, and giving your lawn a good watering will help to keep the yard healthy with a pet around.

Water Can Be Dangerous

If you have a pool or pond in your yard, just like they can be dangerous to small children, large bodies of water can also be dangerous for pets. Even though most dogs instinctively know how to swim, that doesn’t mean they know how to get out of the pool or pond. Many pools have slippery sides that make it hard to climb out of.

Install a fence around any body of water to prevent your dog from falling in. It’s a good idea to also train the dog on how to get out of the pool or pond in case it does fall in.

Pet proofing your yard is important to the health of it, and the safety of your pet.

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