If you’re like most of us dog owners, you’ve been spending and plan to spend a lot of time with your pooches this year. This means it’s the perfect time to make the backyard more inviting to both you and your pets by implementing some awesome design ideas.
Whether you’re looking for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, or all of the above, here are 5 backyard designs ideas to start working on right now so that you and your dogs can make the most of a hairy situation
Build A Pool
This summer is going to be a hot one, and there’s no better way to cool off and get some of your pent-up energy out than by going for a swim with your dogs. They’ll be sure to make use of it when you’re not around as well, and it might alleviate some of your stress about not being able to go to the beach.
Add a Pergola
What better way to compliment a pool, or just add some much-needed shade than to build your own pergola. Pergolas are a great, simple way to get some shade in your backyard and they tend to be pretty easy to install. Just be sure to top up on some exterior window trim ideas to match your pergola and keep your style on point.
Permeable Paving
Especially if your dogs are going to be in and out, you’ll want a solid base around the edges of your pool to keep your yard from becoming a muddy, torn-up mess.
Permeable paving accomplishes this by providing a sturdy, solid base to walk or drive on while allowing water to pass directly through it and into the soil below where it can be filtered away naturally. You can even build an eco friendly driveway with permeable pavers.
An Obstacle Course
Dogs love exercise as much as anything, so give them the opportunity to get theirs in while stimulating their brains on an obstacle course. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just some tunnels to crawl through, boxes to jump on, and whatever else you can come up with. This is a really cheap way to get hours upon hours of entertainment value for your beloved pups
A See-Through Fence
Some people like fences to block their dogs’ view from the outside world and prevent them from barking at stuff, but we like to give our dogs a bit more freedom than that. Consider replacing your old fence or adding a new chain-link one if you don’t already have a fence. Or you could just add some portholes for them to gaze through if you still want some semblance of privacy for yourself.
Dogs Aren’t Hard to Please
Your dogs are completely unaware of Covid-19, they can’t even CATCH it. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t use your quarantine downtime to invest in them and their happiness. Any one of these ideas is guaranteed to please your pets while providing you with a bit of entertainment and joy as well.
Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.
