California Gardening: Dog deterrent, 1 by Twincol

Twincol wrote:
And here's the kennel from the outer end cap. My 13YO Olivia is dancing around about dead-center.

Now then, not that my canines are spoiled or anything, but you'll also see an industrial fan on the right, which runs all day long during the summer. And I have also more recently added a mister on the fence at the left. Given our extreme summer temps here in Fresno, my 6YO 70-pounder has suffered heat stroke twice, 3 years apart. The first time he squeezed through the only 5-inch opening to the yard where there was no water awaiting him {gasp} and I returned home to find him with a 107+ degree temp and nearly unable to walk. I learned that if they can get their skulls through a space, their shoulders/hips will flex sufficiently to follow and they seldom get stuck anywhere. That was quite a learning experience, I'll tell ya'.

These guys are no less a responsibility than children in many ways and I was horrified to have left an opportunity for such a medical emergency. You just never know.

Ooops, apologies again. I don't mean to hijack your thread. Ya' just got me started on my "kids" and except for my garden, they're the only reason I work for a living. LOL!!!

So, OK, I'll go away for now. Gotta go buy potting soil to plant my front yard fence Star Jasmine and then meet the tree trimmer here about my Mulberries later today.

Linda