A garden offers dogs space to run and play. In order for them to be able to move there safely, however, a few important measures must be taken.
If you decide to have a dog as a family member, you should of course be able to offer it a bit of exercise. Because there is nothing better for dogs than being able to romp around in the garden all day long. So that they can also play outdoors unsupervised, the garden must of course be made dog-proof. The most important thing is that the four-legged friend cannot escape and that you do not have poisonous plants in the garden.
If you follow all the tips and advice, nothing stands in the way of great garden happiness for dogs and humans.
Fencing the garden dog-proof
Exercise is great, but an escape-proof fence is needed for small and large runaways. They also protect passers-by and strange children. Because even the best-behaved dog sometimes tends towards aggression - especially when it is irritated. Choose the fence to match the house and landscaping. Wood or wire mesh offer many options for an individual fence.
It should be so high that the dog cannot jump over it - not even with a running start! With a fence height of 150 to 200 centimetres, you are on the safe side. The distance between the individual fence slats or the gaps in the wire mesh fence must not leave any room to slip through. Also remember that some dogs are world champions in digging, so the fence should reach some way into the ground.
If a wire fence seems too mundane to you, you can embellish it with shrubs or climbing plants. The wire mesh fence is always the right choice if you already have or plan to have a hedge border. The hedge without a fence looks good but encourages dogs to squeeze through the hedge. With a dark green fence you have a barely visible but effective addition to the hedge.
Safe Pond, Safe Pool
If you have a pond or pool, check if your dog can get out of the water alone. At best, he can swim and finds a way to get out quickly.
Non-toxic, harmless plants
Poisonous plants have no place in a garden where dogs live. To be on the safe side, replace the plants or put up an additional fence. Dogs don't typically eat leaves and berries, but it's reassuring to know you eliminate such hazards.
What's lying around in the garden…
Pesticides, fertilizer, slug pellets, garden tools, cans of paint and varnish, tools, power cables and the like belong in a safe place. A lockable garden shed or a box made of plastic/wood with a well-closing lid is well suited. In it you can keep all things that are potentially harmful. The garbage can also needs to be secured.
Garden time is barbecue time - but not for dogs!
Please do not feed dogs spicy grilled meat or sausages from the grill! Stand your ground, even if the begging look is heartbreaking. Dogs don't tolerate anything from the grill. When it comes to bone-in meat, the danger is also great. Better get your four-legged friend’s favorite treats, then it will be easier for them to do without!