Pet-friendly landscaping keeps animals safe, happy

The great outdoors can offer both adventure and hazard to pets.

So pet care and landscaping experts suggest releasing dogs and cats into a well-maintained, pet-friendly yard that's safe and fun for them to explore.

Homeowners frustrated by urine-marred sod or emergency vet visits after a pet has ingested something mysterious in the yard may scoff in disbelief. But having a nice outdoor space that's also pet-friendly is well-advised, according to certified animal behaviorist Suzanne Hetts of Animal Behavior Associates in Littleton, Colo., a practice that aims to prevent and resolve pet behavior problems.

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