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Your Yard: Outdoor Areas for Pets

Is your pet outside often? Try these tips. Your Yard Most pets will develop certain habits over time, such as urinating and defecating in the same area. This can create mess and odor and it’s certainly not fun to clean up but it’s better than having these elements all over the yard. If your pet doesn’t have a spot, it is possible to train your pet to stay in the same area. Another handy way to deal with the problem is to keep a bucket of sand handy. Some people use kitty litter even for dogs. Cover the waste and … Continue reading →

In The Doghouse

If your pup will be spending lots of time outdoors, a doghouse is a good idea! A doghouse gives your dog a chance to get out of the sun or rain and have a quiet, safe resting place. Whether you are building or buying, look for these essential features in a doghouse: Make it waterproof! The primary function of a doghouse is to keep your pup dry. It is his shelter on a rainy day. Wood or plastic are good choices; a metal doghouse can be very cold in the winter! Keep the air flowing. Humidity that gets trapped inside … Continue reading →