{"id":1319,"date":"2019-01-15T14:24:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T14:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2019-02-04T16:52:04","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T16:52:04","slug":"build-dog-park-in-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/build-dog-park-in-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Dog Park in Your Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>We are a professional blog site that may receive compensation or free samples from the companies whose products and topics we write about. We are independently owned, and the opinions expressed here are of the writer. To read the full disclosure <a href=\"\/blog\/uncategorized\/blog-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every dog needs to play and run to develop its motor skills. Public dog parks were created to be a community space where your dog can play, and neighbors can socialize. However, due to its accessibility to the public, dog parks can become very crowded real fast. It would be pretty amazing if you can recreate the same thing in your own backyard.\u00a0<\/span>You can find yourself designing a fresh new space for your four-legged furry friends and have a private park as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-step directions to build a dog park<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some simple tips to build a dog park at your own backyard:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_382469704.jpg\" alt=\"dog park\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4>Plan the space and layout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, consider the space and layout of your backyard. It should be big enough to accommodate the dog park that you want. Here are some considerations in planning the layout of your dog park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dog park shouldn\u2019t be too near to your grilling area of the backyard <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It shouldn\u2019t be too far that you can\u2019t keep an eye on your furry friends when you&#8217;re inside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your backyard must also be big enough to offer room for a game of fetch in your own dog park<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about the dog park\u2019s space from your dog\u2019s point of view<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><b> \u00a0<\/b> Think about which amenities to include<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build a beautiful dog park in your own backyard, it must be safe, fun, and comfortable for your dog. You might notice that you will need a lot of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parkwarehouse.com\/product-category\/dog-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog park supplies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build the amenities. It would be a good way to let your dogs relax and have fun. With this in mind, you might want to include a few amenities for your dog to enjoy such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dog house where your dog can sleep and escape the sun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"\/custom-pet-bed\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outdoor dog bed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your dog to lounge in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A water feature where your dog can keep cool and splash around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A path made of smooth stones, bricks, or concrete for your dog to comfortably walk around on<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A designated cleanup station<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstacle course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A designated space for digging, which can be in the form of a sandbox<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A water bowl with cool, clean water to hydrate your dog<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><b> \u00a0<\/b> Put hygiene at the top of your list<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dog park should be clean. You should put a designated area for the dogs to clear their internal waste. Keep their preference in mind and create the dog park\u2019s restroom area to meet your dog\u2019s needs. When creating this area, you have to consider: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog\u2019s preference to urinate on grass or on gravel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider artificial grass since it is easier to clean in comparison to natural grass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If ever you want to design the area, you can also buy custom fire hydrants at pet stores<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4>\u00a0 Keep the space safe for your dogs<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When creating a dog park in your own backyard, it is important to consider what to put in and what to remove. Here are some things that you have to check to avoid harming your dogs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid areas where you may spray toxic pesticides or herbicides\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your dog park away from toxic plants and flowers and those with thorns or sharp edges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid cluttering the area to prevent accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put up a fence to make sure your dog does not get lost.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the design is important, it is vital to make sure that your decorations and the custom-made dog park is safe for your dog. Following these tips, you can make sure that your dog will have an enjoyable time in the dog park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to building a dog park in your own backyard, it comes down to two things which are your dog\u2019s safety and preference. A dog park must meet the needs of your dogs and be safe for them as well. If you follow the tips above, you can create a dog park that will surely impress your four-legged furry friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are you looking for the perfect gift for a pet lover? Check out <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\">Petsies<\/a>, custom stuffed animals that look just like your pet!<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs love running, jumping, and playing outside. 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