Cat owners should close off rooms with upholstered furniture they don't want scratched. Consider buying a scratching post to provide cats an alternative to fine furniture. Before turning a pet outdoors, especially dogs, take measures to prepare a safe area for animals to enjoy without being in danger or causing a problem for others. If you plan to leave a dog outside at all, have some way to restrain him from just wandering around on his own. She said the best situation for a dog is to have a fenced back yard, but the next best solution is a pen.
Dogs are better off when they have space to move around freely.
She said tying or chaining a dog to a post is very undesirable, and it only leads to frustration for the animal. Responsible pet owners do not let dogs run free. This is not safe for the dog because it can get run over by a car, lost or stolen. Yeatman said being a responsible pet owner requires looking out for the animal's safety, taking precautions to avoid damage by the pet and being a considerate neighbor. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.