Boston Terrier Friendly Yard
Posted by Lu
Your Boston Terrier just loves to run around outside, but how can you make sure it is safe? How can you create a Boston Terrier friendly yard?
The first step is a good fence. Some Boston Terriers are fence climbers to be sure the height is appropriate for your dog. The Boston Terriers I have had would stay put with just a three feet high fence.
The rest of the information on creating a Boston Terrier friendly yard is from dogfriendlygarden.com
4 Key Tips
1. Designated Potty Area - To limit the aesthetic impact to your lawn, encourage your pet to eliminate in the same area each time. Choosing a “potty spot” in an out of the way corner of the yard can hide the damage. Encourage your pet to drink more water which naturally dilutes the nitrogen concentration (cause of lawn urine burn). For boy dogs, there are plants and shrubs that are more forgiving such as flowering, woody shrubs like spirea, viburnum, shrub roses, and weigela.
2. Exercise and Running Area - Most dogs love the exhilaration of a full-speed gallop! For a champion sprinter or ball catcher, make sure to include a long, narrow area of turf to indulge your pup’s need for speed. This strengthens their muscles, banishes boredom and most of all is fun!
3. Shade – A spot to keep cool is a must for dogs that enjoy time in the garden. Your best friend needs a place to escape from the hot sun so a shady area is a very important element to a dog friendly landscape.
4. Water – Dogs need a spot to hydrate in the yard. A source of cool, fresh water they can drink when the need arises especially after a vigorous play session You can easily create a freshwater fountain for your pooch using the popular water garden accessories, or simply bring out a large bowl of fresh water when you sit in the yard together.
In summary, design the landscape with your canine companion in mind and provide plenty of exercise and a few creature comforts. That way, your dog pal and landscape will thrive and co-exist in beautiful harmony.
One major thing left out of this articles is nuts. My Boston Terriers have a yard shaded by oaks, pecan, and walnut trees. All of these trees lose their nuts in the fall and I have to be vigilant to keep them picked up. Jack the Boston Terrier is very good with finding the nuts that I have missed. So to create a Boston Terrier friendly yard, follow the tips listed above and keep it free of nuts and other debris.
