Adaptations to your garden to suit your dog!
A customer asked me to redesign these decking steps after their dog suffered serious knee injuries and needed surgery.
The original steps were quite steep and narrow, and after discussing how the space was being used, we came up with a wider, lower set of steps that would be much easier for the dog to navigate safely.
We also added a platform area to make better use of the space for plants and general outdoor use.
As a carpenter, I normally think about things like appearance, durability and practicality, but this was one of those jobs where the priority was making a space safer for a family pet.
Dog owners - have you ever had to adapt your home or garden for an older dog or one recovering from surgery?
UK based - East Sussex
(Photo of finished project attached)