Danger - Construction Zone!

Imagine a can of paint.

Imagine setting a brush across the top of that can for just a second.

Imagine that brush then flying around the yard.

I have a dog.

The can of paint was not open yet and there was no paint on the brush... but the brush handle was "textured" before I managed to get it back.

Lesson: In an area where you plan on doing almost any sort of work (other than poop scooping), it is imperative that there NOT be a dog there.

This is especially true if you plan on digging anything as this gets you into a union confrontation with the Dog Diggers of America and you really don't want to go there.

I will leave it to your imagination about trying to paint anything with a dog around.

In case you wondered, putting new dirt or sand in an area and then planning (I repeat..'planning') to rake it smooth... again... NO DOG!

Construction involving ANY took small enough to get swiped by a large dog is also not advised.

When the place you are working in is, in fact, the "dog run" then work must progress quickly that you may return the area to the original owner as fast as possible.
There are a few simple rules:

1. No dog present while working... NEVER!!!
   
2. If you want it to stay in place.... nail it down
3. If you do not want holes in it.... concrete it over.
4. If you want to paint it... use quick drying paint.
5. When kneeling down to work on something... look first.
6. If you are building something... do not make it fragile.
7. Above all else... maintain a sense of humor!
8. Don't even think of planting anything... if grass grows... consider it a miracle and enjoy it.
9. Live by the prayer that ends with "... and the wisdom to know the difference." You life will be much more pleasant! Trust me on this one.
10. When done, scour the area (several times) for tools and bits and pieces you have left around. Your dog WILL find them and eat them!
11. When you finally are done and let the dog back into the dog run... go take the tool away from the dog that you forgot about. There WILL be one and he WILL have it. Please refer to the dog game of "keep-away" in this matter.
    

I have a dog.

I like to build things.

I don't mix the two and I am much happier for it.

Regards,
WebMouse