Introduction
If you have a dog, then you already know that dogs love to be outside and run around. But if you don’t want your dog coming into the yard, there are several things you can do to keep them out of the yard.
Keep the yard clean
- Clean up leaves and debris with a leaf blower.
- Clean up leaves and debris with a rake.
- Clean up leaves and debris with a broom.
- Clean up leaves and debris with a hose.
Keep the grass trimmed
Another way to keep your dogs out of your yard is to keep it trimmed. If you have a large patch of grass, you may want to hire a landscaper or a gardener who specializes in lawn care. One option is to mow the lawn frequently, usually once or twice per week. Another option is to have someone come over and trim the edges around your house and fences so that they don’t get too high for dogs’ legs to reach over them easily (if this is possible).
You will also need some type of edging along the property line if you want animals kept out completely – there are several options available:
- Wooden stakes with wire mesh attached at both ends
- Plastic edging glued into place with special glue designed for this purpose (this method works well but may require an extra step)
Make sure your neighbors are picking up after their dogs.
The first thing you need to do is make sure that your neighbors are picking up after their dogs. If they aren’t, then you should talk to them about it and see if there’s a way you can help each other out.
If your neighbors aren’t willing to pick up after their dogs, there are other ways of dealing with this issue:
- You can report them for not doing so. The city has inspectors who will come out and check on the situation and punish them if necessary (by fining them for example).
- You could also try talking it out with your neighbor(s), as this is probably an oversight on their part rather than malice towards your yard or dogs in general. Just remind them that they’re supposed to be responsible pet owners and responsible citizens by picking up after their pets when they use the bathroom outside at least once per day (during walk time).
Make your fence higher
To make your fence even more effective, you can add Ionic Wire. Ionic Wire is a high-voltage electric current that will shock dogs if they try to climb over the fence.
Ionic Wire is safe for humans but not for dogs. The dog will feel pain from the electricity and be discouraged from climbing your fence again in the future.
Put chicken wire on top of your fence.
If you’ve got a dog that isn’t a chewer and doesn’t have trouble getting over or under fences, chicken wire is an excellent option. It’s not too expensive and it’s easy to install. You can also easily remove it when the time comes—maybe if your fence needs to be fixed or if you move into another house. The downside is that some dogs won’t hesitate to chew through chicken wire, especially if they sense something delicious on the other side. For some dogs, this will make them even more determined than normal when they’re trying to get at whatever they want!
Install a dog door
One of the best ways to keep your dogs out is by installing a dog door. These are available for both traditional doors and sliding glass doors, with options for either indoor or outdoor installation. They can be installed in the wall, right next to the top of your door frame, which makes it easy for your pup to use but difficult for other animals like raccoons or squirrels (and toddlers) who also like comfy new places to sleep at night.
If you have an older dog who isn’t good at jumping, then this is definitely a good option because there is no high bar needed in order for them to get through it!
It’s a good idea to let your dogs out in the yard.
If you’re a dog owner, you know how important it is to let your dogs out into the yard. Dogs need exercise and playtime outside of the house. It’s good for their health, behavior, socialization and mental health.
It’s also important that we take care of our dogs physically too! They need exercise as much as we do and even though they look like they’re just sitting there on the couch or bed most of their time with us at home (and maybe they are), they still have muscles that need to be exercised regularly just like ours do!
- Letting them run around in large open spaces will help keep those muscles strong and healthy which leads us right back into the whole point that letting them run around helps prevent arthritis later in life when they get older!*
Conclusion
The best way to keep your dogs out of the yard is to let them out in it. They love being able to roam around and play with each other, and you’ll be happier knowing that they’re getting exercise. The other options above are just temporary fixes until you can get a dog door installed or make some changes to your fence like adding a little more height or installing chicken wire on top!