Pawfriendly Landscapes      
                   How To Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney
          Author: Elizabeth Bublitz                         
                    Publisher:  Lifevest Publishers
                    Softcover:  49 Pages  Date: December 2007
                    ISBN: 1-59879-525-2
     
                   

Read an excerpt from the book:
“Our new puppy ate our yard.”
“Help! Our terrier cut himself on the edging.”
“My cat wants ‘outside.’ How do I keep her safe?”
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? Have you found yourself wondering how your pets and your yard can harmoniously co-exist? The very existence of this book should be an indicator to you that 1) your pet is not uniquely “destructive,” and 2) you are not alone in your frustration and your desire to create a pawfriendly yard. As a professional landscaper and devoted animal-lover, I am so delighted to have found some solutions to your “backyard belongs to Barney” issues—and I’m even more excited to share my expertise with you. There is nothing more rewarding than someone who says, “We did not relinquish our dog because of our new pawfriendly landscape, which lets him have his freedom and allows us to enjoy, too!” Now you too, can create the best backyard for both you and your beloved pets!
 

Whether you have a 10-pound terrier, several 120-pound labs, or a clan of inquisitive kitties, these ideas are applicable and as easy to follow as the commands “sit, stay, roll over”! (Well, OK, if you can get a cat to “sit, stay, and roll over,” you need to write a book of your own!) You’ll learn the basics of having a beautiful backyard that makes everyone happy and safe in any climate. You will also learn about how to protect your pets from toxic houseplants and other hazards, how to keep your pups from “digging to China,” and more great tips on how to keep your landscape living…and livable. This approach to pawfriendly backyard space is inexpensive, attractive, and best of all, easy to install. There is hope, folks. And I’m here to share with you my ideas, success stories, and how-to advice on creating outdoor spaces with your pet’s safety and wellbeing in mind. Come along with me as we create the perfect backyard for you, and most importantly, your critters!