Transform Your Backyard Into A Dog Park

It may not always be possible to take your furry friend to the local dog park, but they still need a place to play. If you have a fenced in backyard, you can follow a few simple steps to turn your backyard into your pup’s personal dog park.

Make A Plan & Prepare The Space

Draw up plans for your backyard dog park. You want to make sure that you have enough space for the ideas that you have. You’ll also want to create a budget to ensure you have the funds to purchase the items you have in mind. There is no point spending money on things you do not have room for in the backyard that you have.

Once the plan is made, make sure the yard is dog-friendly and pest free. Confirm there are no hazardous fertilizers or pesticides being used. You’ll also want to comb the area for sharp objects that may be hiding in the grass. Once this is complete, mow the lawn to eliminate ticks.

Reuse, Repurpose, Create

Look through things you have lying around. Unwanted items can easily be transformed into puppy play toys. Using your imagination, spare items can be turned into fun attractions at your DIY dog park.  Can’t find anything to use at home? Below are some easy, home projects that you can make to add to your  canine play-place.

• Tether Pull: The children’s playground game can easily be transformed into a toy for your dog. Replace the ball on the end with a chew toy, and it can provide hours of fun for Fido.
• Dog House: All dog parks have an area where the dogs can relax after playing. Use your imagination to create a personalized area for your dog our of wood, cardboard, or drape material.
• Hurdles: All you need are a few PVC pipes and you can create at-home hurdles for your dog. Make them varying heights to see how high they can jump.

Final Things To Keep In Mind

When creating a customized dog park, the most important things to keep in mind is your dog’s safety and what your dog likes. It should be designed to fit their needs and allow them to decide how they want to play. Make sure to look at things from their perspective and include their favorite toys and games.

With some planning and a little hard work, you can transform your backyard into a place where your dog will be happy to spend their day. It will also give you more time to spend with your pooch and bond with them.

Creating a backyard dog park because you aren’t able to take your dog out in public due to behavioral issues?  Contact Sit Means Sit Dog Training to get a free training evaluation and see how they can help.