Hello, dog-gurus,
We're planning on getting a rescue dog later on in the year, it will be our first dog. I've been out in the garden a lot the last few days doing jobs here and there and it's made me think of the home checks that rescue places do before you can have a dog. We have 6 ft+ fences all the way around our garden and a gate with a padlock, which is the only way in and out.
Is there anything else I need to do to make the garden dog-friendly? I'm concerned about digging, will planting shrubs close to the fence help to prevent that? I'm not precious about my plants, I'm more concerned about potential escape. I have no idea how long it would take for a dog to dig its way out but it wouldn't be unattended outside for long anyway. Are some dogs more Steve McQueen than others?
Also I have some rhubarb in the back garden which I know is poisonous. Should I move it to the front garden to be on the safe side?
Thanks for any tips you can give me!
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EauRouge · 16/04/2013 15:33
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