Comments on: Landscaping Ideas Your Dog Will Love

By: Weekly Woof from the Web « pawsitive dogs

Weekly Woof from the Web « pawsitive dogs — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:05:14 +0000

[...] Landscaping Ideas Your Dog Will Love – now that spring is on the way its a great idea to have a look at ways to include your dog in your garden rather than just worrying about how to keep him out. [...]

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:43:21 +0000

Great! That' the reaction I was hoping for in the middle of all this weather! It's good that you can have all your furry ones out at the same time. Looking at the Russian Sage reminds me…I need to start designing a container garden for the patio:D Thanks for joining in!

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:24:17 +0000

Oh, that's the perspective you were taking! I thought you were talking about how to keep a "determined to dig up the tulips" dog from jumping into the raised beds:-) That's a great idea–you know in all the years I've had dogs, I have never, oh happy days, had a digger! Not even the Lhasa or Shih Tzus! Although one did not accept the separation a closed door presented and did a number on the bottom of it… Thanks for sharing that valuable piece of information!

By: Edie

Edie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:42:47 +0000

What I was thinking of definitely relates to inborn character but also training: Setting aside a patch your dog could dig in and letting him know that it's his by burying things he loves — especially things with strong scents — that he can find. After a while, he'll know that it's special patch.

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:57:02 +0000

Happy you liked the special area for digging. All dogs have their own talents that they are genetically predisposed to exhibit. I think if they are to have a fulfilled dog life, those talents need to be directed. It goes to your post on shy and fearful dogs…that's what made me start thinking about it again. I like the raised beds idea to keep dogs out. Of course, it won't work with all of them! I know there are scents used to keep dogs clear of areas, but unless they are cruelty free, I wouldn't try them. Hunters use such devices to lure. But yes, would be interesting to see what's on the market now Thanks!

By: Shawn Finch, DVM

Shawn Finch, DVM — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:49:27 +0000

*sigh* Is it really time to think about gardening finally? That makes me so happy! Our garden is set up so Ebony Lab and Joy the Puppy have plenty of running space, and Piggy the guinea pig and Max Cat have their own cat grass section

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:43:05 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it…thinking about gardening helps make this weather go away for a few minutes and extends the weekend a little. Thanks!