Pet-Friendly Plants
It’s standard for any pet-friendly backyard to have pet-friendly plants! You could plant herbs for them to eat. Fennel has digestion-aiding properties, and you can let them munch on a dandelion or two as a diuretic. Rosemary can make your pup smell amazing when you place its leaves in their bathwater.
Open Space
Large expansive space is crucial for these dog-friendly backyard ideas to work, especially for big dogs, to get the proper exercise and stimulation they need to be healthy and happy!
Our dog play yard ideas include toys and equipment you can scatter around too:
Sturdy dog tug post for healthy teeth
Sandpit for digging
Cooling shed for a break from the sun
Garden path to explore and sniff pet-friendly plants
Doggie pool to splash around
Agility equipment for training
Grass surface for bathroom breaks
Fencing to keep them safe
Fence barriers to avoid under-the-fence digging
Fence windows to watch the neighborhood life
Exercise wheel to release pent-up energy
Water Availability
Easy water accessibility is one of the most essential backyard ideas for dogs. Whether you’re there with a water bottle or hose for them to lap up, it could be beneficial to have a water fountain installed so they’re always hydrated and mentally-stimulated. Otherwise, having fresh water bowls in different locations across your backyard would be helpful too. Just be sure to clean them and change the water frequently so your dog doesn’t get sick.
A doggie shower could help you rinse off your muddy mutt before they even get in the house. It’s super-dries your dog so they smell clean and are good to go once they’re out of the tub. You can throw it in the washing machine to use again and again.
