The Truth About Fence-Line Dead Spots: Your Dog Is Doing Exactly What It Was Bred to Do

A Beautiful Yard and a Happy Dog

Looking out at my backyard this morning, watching Buster happily trot along his designated stone path, I just feel so incredibly relieved. It took me way too long to realize that fighting his natural instincts was actually destroying my garden and my patience.

When we finally stop stressing over those barren fence-line dead spots and start embracing smart, pet friendly hardscaping, everything completely changes. You get your gorgeous, manicured outdoor space back, and your dog gets to fulfill their deep-rooted canine patrol behavior without ruining your weekend.

It truly is the ultimate win-win for everyone involved. You don’t have to choose between having a stunning, magazine-worthy landscape and having a happy, healthy dog running completely free.

If you are ready to finally tackle your own yard maintenance with dogs this weekend, I want to hear all about your plans! Drop a comment below to let me know which path material you are going to use, and please share this post with that one friend who is still driving themselves crazy trying to grow grass in the mud. Don’t forget to pin this article to your favorite Pinterest garden board so you have the exact blueprint ready when you head to the hardware store!