Summer Sun & Safety for your dogs and cats

The sun is shining, the days are longer, and our canine and feline friends are itching to get outside and soak it all up. But with the freedom of summer comes the responsibility of keeping your dog and cat safe and secure. That’s where a dog fence from dogfence.co.uk comes in.

Keeping Your Canine Companion Cool and Content

Beat the Heat; summer heat can be dangerous for dogs. A securely fenced garden allows your pet to enjoy the outdoors while offering shade and a cool patch of grass to relax in. This means you can safely leave your pets when you are out (provided they have access to water and shade).

Exercise & Playtime:

A fenced garden provides ample space for your dog to run, jump, and play – all the exercise they need to stay healthy and happy. This exercise strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and helps maintain a healthy weight. It also gives your pet mental stimulation which is important for curious minds, a fenced garden offers opportunities to sniff, explore, and chase butterflies, keeping them mentally stimulated. Mental stimulation helps prevent boredom and destructive behaviours.

Sunshine Benefits:

Limited exposure to sunlight can provide your dog with a natural source of Vitamin D, essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system.

Beyond Your Back garden:

Building good neighbourly relations equals happy neighbours,  A secure fence prevents your dog from accidentally wandering into neighbouring gardens, digging unwanted holes, or barking at passersby.  A fenced garden keeps your dog safe within your property, ensuring your neighbours aren’t disturbed by unexpected canine visitors.

Keeping Everyone Safe:

Protecting precious paws beyond your fence line. A good fence keeps your dog safe from dangers lurking outside your property, like busy roads or unfriendly wildlife and for those living near farms or with livestock, a fence keeps your dog from accidentally bothering or harming animals on neighbouring properties.

Beat the Heat: Summer heat can be dangerous for dogs and cats. A securely fenced garden allows your pets to enjoy the outdoors while offering shade and a cool patch of grass to relax in.

Exercise & Playtime: A fenced garden provides ample space for your dog to run, jump, and play, for your cat to hunt and climb trees – all the exercise they need to stay healthy and happy. This exercise strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and helps maintain a healthy weight.

Mental Stimulation: For curious minds, a fenced garden offers opportunities to sniff, explore, and chase butterflies, keeping them mentally stimulated. Mental stimulation helps prevent boredom and destructive behaviours.

Sunshine Benefits: Limited exposure to sunlight can provide your pets with a natural source of Vitamin D, essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system.

Beyond Your Property the Key to Building Good Neighbourly Relations:

Happy Neighbours: A secure fence prevents your dog from accidentally wandering into neighbouring gardens, digging unwanted holes, chasing their pets or livestock or barking at passersby.

Keeping Everyone Safe: Beyond Your Fence Line:

Protecting Precious Paws: A good fence keeps your dog safe from dangers lurking outside your property, such as busy roads, crop spraying, other dogs unfriendly wildlife, and sadly thieves.

Livestock Protection: For those living near farms or with livestock, a fence keeps your dog from accidentally bothering or harming animals on neighbouring properties. The fines for livestock worrying can be up to £1000 and a farmer has the right to shoot or destroy a dog if he or she is worrying his livestock.

A Cat’s Curiosity Contained:

Cats are natural explorers, driven by their boundless curiosity and instinctual need to roam. While this adventurous spirit can lead to delightful discoveries and entertaining escapades, it can also expose them to various dangers. Traffic, predators, and toxic plants are just a few of the hazards that lurk beyond the safety of your home. As responsible pet owners, ensuring the safety of our feline friends is paramount, and one innovative solution is the use of an electronic cat fence. Another sad but little know fact is the 50% of cats under the age of 5 are injured or killed on the UK roads each year.

Protecting our Song Birds:

Sadly with the increase in cat ownership over the last 30 years researchers have linked a dramatic drop in our song bird population. Preventing cats from roaming can also play it’s part is helping our dwindling song bird population to survive.

Addressing Concerns

Some pet owners may worry about the static impulse used in electronic fences. It’s important to understand that the impulse is mild and designed to be a deterrent rather than a punishment. The goal is to create a clear association between the boundary and the impulse, helping the dog or cat understand where they can and cannot go (with the aid of training flags). Most pets learn quickly and seldom test the boundaries once trained.

Conclusion:

A containment fence from Dogfence.co.uk isn’t just about keeping your pets contained; it’s about creating a safe and enjoyable outdoor space for them to play, explore, and relax. It’s about peace of mind for you and good neighbourly relations. It’s an investment in the overall health and happiness of your furry companions.

Contact Dogfence.co.uk today for a free consultation! We offer a variety of fence options to suit your needs and budget. Let’s work together to create the perfect outdoor haven for your furry friend this summer.

Call us today for a quick free no obligation quote: 01628 476475 or fill our our quote form.

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