If you’re anything like us, then you love your dog and want to include them in as many of your daily activities as possible. Every dog owner has experienced the joy, frustration, and laughter caused by our four-legged friends who decide to help us complete a task and, in most cases, create even more chaos as a result.
This is especially true when gardening with dogs. From trying to escape, to going on an adventure, to ‘helping’ by digging up or eating your plants, our little furry friends can be quite the handful. By following this guide and taking some small precautions, you and your dog can both enjoy a relaxing time in the garden.
Most dogs are inquisitive by nature and will view an open gate as an invitation to go on an adventure. Make sure that all gates that lead in and out of your garden have strong latches or locks so that your little explorer can’t get out.
It is also a good idea for your dog to wear a collar with an ID tag at all times, which should also be microchipped. This way, if your dog does manage to get out, you will stand a better chance of finding them.
If your dog keeps helping you by digging up, eating, or ‘watering’ your plants despite being told that their help isn’t needed, consider building a fence around your plant beds or vegetable plot. The fence does not need to be reminiscent of a demilitarised zone. A picket fence the height of your dog’s chest is enough of a visual deterrent.
It is very easy for dogs to overheat, especially in the warmer months. So, it is important to make sure that there is clean water for your dog to drink when they get too hot.
Arguably, one of the best ways to prevent fatal heat stroke in dogs is to supply them with enough cool water to keep their body temperature
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