DIY Dog Sensory Garden

Turn your dog’s yard into an enriching experience! Put items around the garden that give your dog a variety of textures to walk on, such as stepping stones with various items on top, a wood log, or plots of gravel or wood chips. Make several structures for your dog to enjoy, such as a sandbox to dig in, a cave to use for shade, a bench for you both to sit on, or a raised dog house. Use willow branches or bamboo to make an area for your dog to rub against or weave between. Put a kiddie pool, fish pond, sprinkler, or other water feature in the yard for them. Pick up some used tires, stack the tires in piles of two, fill each stack with dirt, and plant dog-friendly medicinal plants in each tire, such as wheat or barley grass, lavender, marigold, or peppermint. Hide treats or toys around the garden for your dog to find and occasionally put a new item in the garden for them to experience, such as a cardboard box or blanket.