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Karen Brandenburger designed her water-efficient with spaces for her Corgis and Shitzu to enjoyDogs will be dogs. Running, chasing, digging, and all the things that doggies “doo.” How can you create a yard that stands up to canine wear and tear and is also a great place for friends and barbecues?
The following tips can help you create and maintain a yard that’s good for people, pets, and Mother Nature too.
Trends in home design are increasingly moving beyond occasional nods toward pet-friendly to substantial installations that are truly pet fabulous.
While it might seem strange to some, the idea of customizing a house for life with pets is a given for pet parents, and the possibilities abound. “I think it adds a lot of value to the livability of the house if you take into consideration the family pet,” says Kathleen Donohue, a senior designer at Neil Kelly, a Portland-based design firm. “The more you can conveniently accommodate pets, the better it is for everyone.”