Can you Allow Your Dog In Your Garden Alone?

Many of us have gardens. We enjoy our gardens, and, for many of us, enjoy sharing it with your dogs even more. But are our dogs safe in our gardens? And can you leave your dog unsupervised in your garden for any period of time? I give my opinion and advice on this topic below.

It depends, is my initial answer. Before you decide whether it is safe to leave YOUR dog is YOUR garden alone for a period of time, be honest when answering a) is your garden secure? If your answer is no, secure it for your dog's usage before you allow him into it. Even when you're with your dog, your garden must be secure. And b) is your dog good at escaping or will attempt to do so? If yes, he needs to be supervised at all times when in the garden. If no, you may have a dog who enjoys to potter around the garden and come back when he's done.

Earl

My dogs are those dogs. Earl will mooch around our secure garden with me in the knowledge that he will come back when he has done. He will also bark his head off if anyone comes to the gate/into view from the garden. Once, a man opposite us was trimming his tree, and I had to bring Earl in due to his barking! Ethel is also one of those dogs. I'm sure, if the gate was left wide open, both dogs would go for a small wander. However, neither of them purposefully seek a way of escapism, which gives me confidence in letting them out into the garden. However, I am always keeping an eye out when my dogs are in the garden. More times than not, I am outside with them when they are in the garden. However, it is much easier for all involved to simply let the dogs out to do their business when they whine at the door.

Having a dog who barks instinctively if anyone comes to the door/gate if helpful and puts your mind at ease when letting him into the garden. Keep a watch and a listen out for your dog, and if he sounds his alarm, you can go and investigate what the problem is. Sometimes, however, it may simply be a hedgehog or bird! Dog thefts have been known to occur in the garden, so ensure you keep watch of your dog, even if he is reliable. Secure your garden, so your dog cannot escape, and possible thieves cannot get in. Do not leave your dog outside when no one is in; it is simply a recipe for disaster and

Do you allow your dog into the garden unattended for any period? Is your dog reliable, or is he more of a mischief seeker?

So, my answer is quite simple. If your dog is reliable, keep a watch on him whilst he is outside. If your dog is not reliable, go outside with him when he goes outside. Oh, and never leave your dog outside in the dark.

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