What exactly is dogscaping? Quite simply, it is landscaping for your dog’s safety and enjoyment. Dogscaping is not only for your dog’s enjoyment, it is for yours as well. If you enjoy the outdoors, like to , or at least maintain a nicely landscaped lawn, it can be exasperating to have a pooch who does not share your passion.

Four-legged friends do not always appreciate the hours you labor to have beautiful flowerbeds and perfectly groomed landscape plants around the patio. There are a few things to keep in mind if you love your pets and your lawn. With a little planning and training, you and your can enjoy a shared outdoor space.

Create a pup paradise with these tips! — Total Landscape Care (@TLConline) Landscape design should always begin with a list of how you want to use the space. Draw a map of your property and identify the spaces and their uses. This will help you to plan how much space you have for specific dog activities.

Also, list some of your dog’s behaviors and habits. Think about their likes and dislikes. Check out our board on Pinterest & share your own ideas! — Fence Authority (@fenceauthority) Here are a few things to consider when landscaping for you and your dog: Dog author Fido loves the new trend! How have you made your yard dog friendly? — Fence Authority (@fenceauthority) For more information about dogscaping or petscaping, there are many great books and interesting articles.

One book I recommend is “ ” by Tom Barthel. This book has a lot.