Hi all
I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm
curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
Thanks peter

"peter" <paxwax3 [at] optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> Hi all
> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
> Thanks peter

please to suffer my ignorance:

there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points
in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often
less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly
turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very
beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here
would know.

my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub
themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could
possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell)

i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden".
landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other
explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the
mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and
sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a
mess without getting into trouble from you <g>. some sheltered sunny areas
for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into
chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy
swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea
depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if
it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's
probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you
already know & have done. ;-)

good luck with finding out which other plants they like!
kylie

peter wrote:
> Hi all
> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm
> curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
> Thanks peter
>
>
>
These are some poisonous ones...The others cant be found for the
moment....

http://www.puppychow.com/Health/Poisonous_Plants.aspx

"Jonno" <aidplus [at] fastamail.thanu.com.au> wrote in message
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> peter wrote:
>> Hi all
>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
>> Thanks peter
>>
>>
> These are some poisonous ones...The others cant be found for the
> moment....
>
> http://www.puppychow.com/Health/Poisonous_Plants.aspx


Good site. I was suprised by some of the dangerous plants listed. thanks

"0tterbot" <spl [at] t.com> wrote in message
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> "peter" <paxwax3 [at] optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4466b95c$0$20115$afc38c87 [at] news.optusnet.com.au...
>> Hi all
>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
>> Thanks peter
>
> please to suffer my ignorance:
>
> there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all
> points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max
> but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green
> but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i
> find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called
> :-) someone here would know.
>
> my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub
> themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could
> possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell)
>
> i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden".
> landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other
> explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the
> mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and
> sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make
> a mess without getting into trouble from you <g>. some sheltered sunny
> areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're
> into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs
> enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a
> nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in
> short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a
> human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you
> things you already know & have done. ;-)
>
> good luck with finding out which other plants they like!
> kylie
We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows
well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for
your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers

peter wrote:
> "0tterbot" <spl [at] t.com> wrote in message
> news:dhz9g.3587$S7.263 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
>> "peter" <paxwax3 [at] optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
>> news:4466b95c$0$20115$afc38c87 [at] news.optusnet.com.au...
>>
>>> Hi all
>>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
>>> Thanks peter
>>>
>> please to suffer my ignorance:
>>
>> there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all
>> points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max
>> but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green
>> but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i
>> find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called
>> :-) someone here would know.
>>
>> my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub
>> themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could
>> possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell)
>>
>> i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden".
>> landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other
>> explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the
>> mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and
>> sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make
>> a mess without getting into trouble from you <g>. some sheltered sunny
>> areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're
>> into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs
>> enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a
>> nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in
>> short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a
>> human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you
>> things you already know & have done. ;-)
>>
>> good luck with finding out which other plants they like!
>> kylie
>>
> We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows
> well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for
> your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers
>
>
>
Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be
surprised....

peter wrote:
> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm
> curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
> Thanks peter

Ours picks capsicums off the bush given a chance (we closed off the
garden after finding some bush bits near the back door). I think
this started because he liked to eat the grass near the capsicums.
Also broad beans.

Andrew
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email: agabb [at] tpgi.com.au Adelaide, South Australia
phone: +61 8 8342-1021, fax: +61 8 8269-3280
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"Jonno" <aidplus [at] fastamail.thanu.com.au> wrote in message
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> peter wrote:
>> "0tterbot" <spl [at] t.com> wrote in message
>> news:dhz9g.3587$S7.263 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>
>>> "peter" <paxwax3 [at] optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
>>> news:4466b95c$0$20115$afc38c87 [at] news.optusnet.com.au...
>>>
>>>> Hi all
>>>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>>>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>>>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by
>>>> dogs.
>>>> Thanks peter
>>>>
>>> please to suffer my ignorance:
>>>
>>> there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all
>>> points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max
>>> but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out
>>> green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year
>>> around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what
>>> it's called :-) someone here would know.
>>>
>>> my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub
>>> themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could
>>> possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell)
>>>
>>> i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden".
>>> landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other
>>> explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to
>>> the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and
>>> sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and
>>> make a mess without getting into trouble from you <g>. some sheltered
>>> sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if
>>> they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc.
>>> many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them
>>> might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how
>>> nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored
>>> part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope
>>> i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-)
>>>
>>> good luck with finding out which other plants they like!
>>> kylie
>>>
>> We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows
>> well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for
>> your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers
>>
>>
>>
> Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be
> surprised....

good old google. I should have done that first up
cheers

"Andrew Gabb" <agabb [at] tpgi.com.au> wrote in message
news:4com6lF16la36U1 [at] individual.net...
> peter wrote:
>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
>> Thanks peter
>
> Ours picks capsicums off the bush given a chance (we closed off the garden
> after finding some bush bits near the back door). I think this started
> because he liked to eat the grass near the capsicums. Also broad beans.
>
> Andrew
Thanks Andrew
I'll get a few capsicum plants
cheers

peter wrote:
> "Jonno" <aidplus [at] fastamail.thanu.com.au> wrote in message
> news:44670CA7.10102 [at] fastamail.thanu.com.au...
>
>> peter wrote:
>>
>>> "0tterbot" <spl [at] t.com> wrote in message
>>> news:dhz9g.3587$S7.263 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>>
>>>
>>>> "peter" <paxwax3 [at] optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
>>>> news:4466b95c$0$20115$afc38c87 [at] news.optusnet.com.au...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all
>>>>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>>>>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>>>>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by
>>>>> dogs.
>>>>> Thanks peter
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> please to suffer my ignorance:
>>>>
>>>> there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all
>>>> points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max
>>>> but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out
>>>> green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year
>>>> around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what
>>>> it's called :-) someone here would know.
>>>>
>>>> my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub
>>>> themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could
>>>> possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell)
>>>>
>>>> i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden".
>>>> landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other
>>>> explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to
>>>> the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and
>>>> sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and
>>>> make a mess without getting into trouble from you <g>. some sheltered
>>>> sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if
>>>> they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc.
>>>> many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them
>>>> might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how
>>>> nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored
>>>> part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope
>>>> i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-)
>>>>
>>>> good luck with finding out which other plants they like!
>>>> kylie
>>>>
>>>>
>>> We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows
>>> well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for
>>> your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be
>> surprised....
>>
>
> good old google. I should have done that first up
> cheers
>
>
>
Google hasn't got all the answers We have the other answers based on
experience...

I have a friend whose dog just loves chillies - even habenaros - until the
next day then he gets very nervous as he needs to squat :-)


"peter" <paxwax3 [at] optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "Andrew Gabb" <agabb [at] tpgi.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4com6lF16la36U1 [at] individual.net...
>> peter wrote:
>>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.
>>> I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
>>> Thanks peter
>>
>> Ours picks capsicums off the bush given a chance (we closed off the
>> garden after finding some bush bits near the back door). I think this
>> started because he liked to eat the grass near the capsicums. Also broad
>> beans.
>>
>> Andrew
> Thanks Andrew
> I'll get a few capsicum plants
> cheers
>
>

peter wrote:
> Hi all
> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it
> daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be
> enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter

I had a large prostrate rosemary, and the fox terrier used to love sitting
in the middle of it.

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ant

"ant" <dr.james [at] uku.co.uk> wrote in message
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> peter wrote:
>> Hi all
>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it
>> daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be
>> enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter
>
> I had a large prostrate rosemary, and the fox terrier used to love sitting
> in the middle of it.
>
> --
> ant
Ta.
I'll lookout for one. They leave my other rosmary alone, (upright). It is
near the scented lemon verbena, which is trying to keep up with the dogs,
but only just.
Cheers

peter wrote:
> "ant" <dr.james [at] uku.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:4gf3gfF1mgvbjU1 [at] individual.net...
>> peter wrote:
>>> Hi all
>>> I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
>>> I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it
>>> daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be
>>> enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter
>>
>> I had a large prostrate rosemary, and the fox terrier used to love
>> sitting in the middle of it.
>>
>> --
>> ant
> Ta.
> I'll lookout for one. They leave my other rosmary alone, (upright).
> It is near the scented lemon verbena, which is trying to keep up with
> the dogs, but only just.
> Cheers

She really did a job on this rosemary. I wondered if maybe she was after
lizards or something under it, but she'd just sit in it for hours. She
totally changed its shape by her activities.

The dogs also love sticky weed. You don't want to plant this stuff, it's
horrible, but they love to eat the seeds. It's some creepign, very fine
weed, and it sticks to everything.When you try to pull it out, the
connection to the roots is really fine, and it breaks off. I don't know how
the seeds taste, but they totally go for it. They'll be in there for hours,
stripping off the seeds.


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ant