COLLABORATION: Dog Proofing – How to Keep Your Dog Safe

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Before most people bring a new dog home, they go around the house making sure that there aren’t any wires that can be chewed, small spaces the dog could get stuck, or any other dangers about. However, what a lot of people don’t put enough thought into is their garden or outdoor space. Your yard should be somewhere that your dog can run around safely, but, most of the time, this is far from the case. Before you bring your new puppy or dog home, it’s essential that you make your yard safe. Here are some tips to help you with this.

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1. Check Your Fence

You need to make sure that your fence is tall enough and strong enough to contain your dog. You might think that your fence is okay, but an energetic puppy can jump pretty high, so, if you’re unsure, play it safe. You also need to make sure that the fence is sunk enough that the dog can’t dig underneath it easily, and that you regularly check the perimeter and fill in any holes your dog makes. Our Hank can jump our fence, so we combined it with an invisible fence as well – he gets a beep noise to warn him when gets to close and a small shock if he doesn’t step back, this helps keep him from getting within jumping distance.

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2. Cover Pools And Ponds

Seeing your dog jump into the family pool is fun while you’re around, but if they do it when you’re not, and can’t get out of it, it could be deadly. To avoid any tragedies, make sure to cover or corner off swimming pools, ponds, and hot tubs while you’re not around so that your dog can’t get into them.

3. Remove Tree Stumps

Tree stumps are a hazard at the best of times, but an energetic puppy could really hurt themselves if they run into one in your yard. Because of this, it’s always sensible to book the best stump removal service in your area and get it seen to right away. You should also remove anything else your dog might run into or trip over.

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4. Remove Poisonous Plants

Up until now, you probably would have put whatever plants you like in your garden & flower beds, without much thought. Unfortunately, there are lots of common plants that can be poisonous and deadly to your new family member, and because they don’t understand the danger, they’ll probably just eat them. These include plants like daffodils, lilies, and hydrangea. You should remove such plants if you want to keep your dog safe.

5. Don’t Use Chemicals

Slugs and snails can wreak havoc in your garden, and can also pose a danger to your dog. However, the chemicals in slug pellets are even more dangerous. Because of this, you shouldn’t ever use these, and should instead use pet-friendly versions, or natural prevention methods. Antifreeze is also incredibly toxic, so make sure that you keep this away from your dog.

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Dogs can get themselves into a lot of trouble, so it’s important that you protect them as much as you can, and, hopefully, these tips will help you do that. Just remember, if you suspect your dog has eaten something they shouldn’t or has injured themselves, to take them to the vets as soon as possible.