Dogs and Gardens
Almost exceptionally everyone of us had a childhood dream about a detached house along with a dog.Yet as some state wherever there is a dog, the owner of the garden will soon engage in a battle to protect their prized plants and lawn from their four-legged friend.We commonly believe that both dogs and gardens can co-exist as it’s the matter of the owner’s coordination.Both gardens and dogs demand care and they do so on a regular base. Nevertheless, living our life on the fast lane what we are lacking most is time, even for our beloved ones. Yet a lawn shared with our four-legged friend does demand more TLC than any. Be sure if enough time and energy can be devoted to both at the same time.How to keep your dog?
Dogs are known to love being surrounded by their owner, additionally they will appreciate controlling their own territory. Thus, not only the size of the doghouse or that of a kennel matters but similarly the size of their living space is of immense importance. Dogs need physical and mental stimulation each day, so carve out time to give your dog a long walk and make sure they have large enough space in the garden for themselves. If your garden is less spacious, probably your dog would welcome longer and brisker walks on a more regular base.
Make sure you know your breed well, some are more in need of more space, yet some others are quite happy with meagre solutions. If the size of space is unacceptable, your dog can turn to be unhappy and start ruining your lawn.
However, just the installation of a comfortable shed would not lead a long way. Give your dog plenty of activities to keep it occupied. Also, take it to an obedience class so it understands basic commands and rules. So much so that mentally and physically trained dogs are less prone to hang out causing trouble or getting in the way. With regular training dogs can be taught to pee or poop on a dedicated spot. Surprisingly enough, even dogs can be housebroken, though with time.
Digging
One of the most common concerns is finding a turf grass with digging holes. Breeds with high hunting instinct are more of a challenge, but you can, through discipline, train your dog not to dig holes in your lawn grass. If our canine friend is trained from an early stage on, we can be certain to take pride of a well-behaved hound. If all else fails and our four-legged friend insists on digging, be prepared to tell it off and finally reward it with some special treats. If food goes hidden, we may be thinking of overfeeding, so lessen the portions.
Is it safe to use lawn fertilizers around our dogs?
Lawn fertilizers applied by us are not at all hazardous to our beloved friends. However, if lawn fertilizers come from other resources, make sure it is applied as manufacturer instructs following safety considerations. Preferably opt for animal-friendly versions.
Sorrowfully our canine friend can be endangered by some other poisonous contacts. So, make sure you avoid planting and having such plants as ricinus communis, lily of the valley, azalea, rhododendron, oleander, foxglove, clover or any lily types. If any ill-behaviour is noticed with our dog after it has tasted any of these, do not hesitate to take it to the vet immediately. Taking some of the chewed plants can be of huge help for the specialist.
Revolting spots and burns in your lawn
There is some truth to the old wives’ tale that bitch urine is more harmful. The size of these urine burns depends on the age and measure of our dog and the amount and concentration of the urine. In case of young puppies, these burns are coloured deep green and strangely enough the growth of grass is more vigorous. Later the inner circle burns out, therefore the grass dies within days. The circle rim is thinning while the yellowish spot is growing in size. This really provides an eyesore in the lawn and it is relatively difficult to be remedied.
What to do once these burns are there?
Please do not hesitate to contact us if any further help is needed to reverse the course in progress. Let us know here.
As previously mentioned existing dead urine burn patches seem to be rather stubborn, therefore your personal involvement is also expected.
- Train your dog to be housebroken.
- Be prepared to take it for several walks a day.
- Always be sure to have a source of fresh water available for your canine friend so as to lessen the concentration of its urine.
- Pay special attention to the appropriate dogfood.
- Water the lawn constantly, especially in times of drought-stricken periods, thus reduce the damage.
- If your dog is being caught in peeing, water the patch as soon as possible.
Naturally, a lawn that is loved and used also by our four-legged pal, undeniably demands more care and attention. Among many others, higher doses of nutrients with broad spectrum are required in such a situation.
Please have a closer look at our annual lawn maintenance schedule.
