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PETSCAPING

PETSCAPING. Outdoor living with our Furry friends. Site planning & Observation. Make a base map Draw property lines Buildings Walk and drive ways Structures Downspouts Hose bibs Utilities. TAKE A TOUR. Note drainage Dry and Wet areas Sunlight Shade

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PETSCAPING

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  1. PETSCAPING Outdoorliving with our Furry friends

  2. Site planning & Observation • Make a base map • Draw property lines • Buildings • Walk and drive ways • Structures • Downspouts • Hose bibs • Utilities

  3. TAKE A TOUR • Note drainage Dry and Wet areas • Sunlight • Shade • Grades and which way they roll • Evasive plants ( need a summer to see all plants come out and alive

  4. Desires of the humans • Write a list of desired spots • Plot on base map where areas will go • Patio • Water feature • Lawn 4) Edibles 5) Kid area 6) Eating area 7) BBQ area

  5. Needs of pets DOGS 1) Bathroom area 2) Shade 3) Play spot/Exercise 4) Shade 5) Home zone/Nap area 6) water

  6. RESOURCES WEBSITES • American Society for prevention of cruelty to Animals www.aspca.org Toxic plant list Pet poisoning • Oregon Humane Society www.oregonhumane.org • Native Plant list www.plantnative.org • Dennis 7 dees Landscaping Inc. www.dennis7dees.com Retail nursery Design/ Build BOOKS DogscapingByTom Barthel Pawfriendly Landscapes; How to share the turf when your “Backyard belongs to Barney” By Elizabeth Bublitz

  7. NEEDS OF PETS CATS: Bathroom spot Resting spot Shade Water Exercise area

  8. OBSERVE Take one of the new copies and OBSERVE and mark findings on the map Watch for: 1) paths of walking/patrolling 2) Elimination areas 3) Digging 4) Rest spots Use different colors to mark areas

  9. KNOW YOUR BREED • Herding breeds • Hound breeds • Protectors: Non sporting breeds • Sporting breeds/ Retrievers • Diggers/ Terriers • Toy dogs

  10. KNOW DANGERS • Poisonous plants • Chemicals • Materials Signs of danger Confusion Rash Digestive upset Excessive tear production Lethargic Labored breathing Seizures

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