HOW TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR A DOG'S LONG-TERM STAY IN THE YARD?

Until recently, it was quite common to let a dog live exclusively outside. On the contrary, it was unusual at that time for a primarily watchman to enter a house, let alone to share a household with its owners. Today, we can't imagine that furries wouldn't warm our place on the couch. There is still a "tradition" that some dogs live exclusively in the garden. And their owners therefore think more about making sure they are comfortable there and have the best conditions for their stay. What are they like?

WEATHER

The biggest enemy for a dog to be outside is bad weather. It is important to protect dogs from rain, wind, frost and sun . In case of severe frosts, it is not advisable to leave him outside for too long , you should give him the opportunity to warm up indoors . The same applies in extreme heat . It is necessary to provide the dog with enough shade and constant access to drinking water .

If you have a dog that lives primarily in the garden, it should have a quality kennel and/or kennel in which it can hide from all the elements. The shed should be sufficiently insulated and should not leak into it . During bad weather, check the dog more often to see if the conditions outside are still satisfactory.

A FEW RULES FOR A LONG-TERM STAY OF A DOG IN THE GARDEN

In summer:

• The dog must have constant access to drinking water . Light bowls that can easily be knocked over and spilled are unsuitable. If you want to make sure that the water stays where it should be, dig a hole in the ground and put a bucket of water in it . The earth leaves her pleasantly cool.

• Always provide enough shade . In direct sunlight, a dog can easily overheat, which leads to fatal consequences.

• Pay attention to the paving , which is hot in the summer. The dog should be found mainly on grass.

In winter:

• Provide a place for the dog to hide from the cold and strong wind . The already mentioned insulated shed will be used for this, where you can also place heating lamps .

• Short-haired dogs will be warm in winter with quality clothing . Preferably waterproof to keep the furries not only warm, but also dry.

• When it snows, don't use road salt in your garden and around your house, which can irritate your dog's paws.

Before you decide to leave your dog outside for a long time, consider whether it will be good there not only physically, but also psychologically. A dog is a social creature that likes to be in a pack, so more sensitive individuals might feel sad outside alone. Installing a dog door can work as a compromise, allowing him to come to your home at any time.