PETSCAPING Outdoor living with our Furry friends

Site planning & Observation 1)Make a base map 1)Draw property lines 2)Buildings 3)Walk and drive ways 4)Structures 5)Downspouts 6)Hose bibs 7)Utilities

TAKE A TOUR 1)Note drainage Dry and Wet areas 2)Sunlight 3)Shade 4)Grades and which way they roll 5)Evasive plants ( need a summer to see all plants come out and alive

Desires of the humans 1)Write a list of desired spots 2)Plot on base map where areas will go 1)Patio 2)Water feature 3)Lawn 4) Edibles 5) Kid area 6) Eating area 7) BBQ area

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

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

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

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

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

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