Cómo tener un patio apto para perros

If you have a dog, then you?ll no doubt be spending more time outside together in the coming months. One of the great reasons to own a home is to have a big backyard you can share with your pets. But what if your dog is a little destructive? Or worse, what if your dog likes to get into things that might not be safe? Here are our best tips for creating a backyard oasis that is friendly to your best friend.

Evita las plantas tóxicas

It goes without saying that you should avoid using plants in your yard that are poisonous to dogs, especially if your dog is curious. But it isn?t always easy to know which plants are safe and which you need to stay away from. Some of the most common plants you should avoid include:

• Dedalera
• Mamás
• Lirio de los valles
• Hosta
• Iris
• Hiedra inglesa
• Gloria de la mañana
• Clemátide
• Begonia
• Boj

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Crea áreas de juego

Nadie quiere que su perro pisotee sus hermosos macizos de flores. Aunque existen varios tipos de disuasivos out there, the best way to keep dogs out of beds is to provide interesting play areas. Does your dog love to dig? Then install a sand box that lets him dig until his little heart is content. Consider adding a water feature that your dog can play in on hot, sunny days. Is your dog a runner? Then make sure there?s a path or a large area for burning off all that extra energy.

Utilice materiales aptos para perros

Let?s face it ? even with the best design your dog is still likely to wander into areas you?d rather they stay out of. You can help yourself out by choosing plants and materials that will stand up to a little bit of abuse. Ornamental grasses are both soft and forgiving and can take a bit of a beating without looking shabby. In play areas and on paths choose materials that are safe for your dog?s paws, like bark mulch or flagstone. Avoid using cocoa mulch, which has the same chemical that makes chocolate toxic to dogs.

Dales un lugar con sombra para descansar

Dogs can get sunburned just like people do. So it?s important to give them a shady spot where they can relax and get out of the sun. Dogs can also overheat easily, so it?s a must if you live in a hot climate. Give them some room under a shady tree, install a pretty arbor, or invest in a fun Casa de perro. Y siempre asegúrese de que tengan agua fresca disponible para beber en cualquier momento que estén al aire libre.

Mantenlos a salvo

Finalmente, asegúrese de que su perro no pueda escapar de su jardín. A veces, una valla por sí sola no será suficiente, si su perro es un saltador o le gusta hacer túneles. Algunas ideas innovadoras para mantener a los perros dentro de donde pertenecen es crear una barrera subterránea con alambre de gallinero, revestir el suelo frente a la cerca con rocas de río que son difíciles de excavar o usar un material resbaladizo para su cerca como madera contrachapada.

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