Two Best Dogs! Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm dismantling the grape vine in the backyard before it starts growing leaves/making grapes (and poisoning the dog) and I'm wondering what I could replace it with? I'll probably leave the frame up, so bonus if it's something I can train around the frame. Doesn't necessarily have to be a tree but something that will be around awhile and give us some shade up the back. Does anyone have fruit trees their dogs don't seem to particularly care for? Or yummy suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 My last house had a wide variety of fruit trees. Damn dog climbed them like a goat and ate every piece of fruit he could find If there's a will there's a way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I hear lemon trees like dog wee. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Avoid avocado. It is no good for dogs. ETA..... Avocado plant probably won't kill your dog but it can cause stomach upsets etc. better avoided. Edited September 17, 2015 by blinkblink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonwoman Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm dismantling the grape vine in the backyard before it starts growing leaves/making grapes (and poisoning the dog) and I'm wondering what I could replace it with? I'll probably leave the frame up, so bonus if it's something I can train around the frame. Doesn't necessarily have to be a tree but something that will be around awhile and give us some shade up the back. Does anyone have fruit trees their dogs don't seem to particularly care for? Or yummy suggestions? Is a grape vine all that dangerous? Could you not fence it off? Seems a drastic measure and no guarantee a replacement won't be just as bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm dismantling the grape vine in the backyard before it starts growing leaves/making grapes (and poisoning the dog) and I'm wondering what I could replace it with? I'll probably leave the frame up, so bonus if it's something I can train around the frame. Doesn't necessarily have to be a tree but something that will be around awhile and give us some shade up the back. Does anyone have fruit trees their dogs don't seem to particularly care for? Or yummy suggestions? Is a grape vine all that dangerous? Could you not fence it off? Seems a drastic measure and no guarantee a replacement won't be just as bad Because some dogs are so sensitive to grapes that a mere handful can be fatal, or at best cause long term kidney damage. Not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I chopped out the grape vine too. It had those dark sweet grapes and was too attractive. :) I think you have a lot of options, but if you have a larger dog don't plant a mango because they can swallow the seeds. And stone fruit would probably be worth avoiding. You're in VIC? You've got the Digger's Club who should have interesting suggestions for you that match your climate and needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) I'm dismantling the grape vine in the backyard before it starts growing leaves/making grapes (and poisoning the dog) and I'm wondering what I could replace it with? I'll probably leave the frame up, so bonus if it's something I can train around the frame. Doesn't necessarily have to be a tree but something that will be around awhile and give us some shade up the back. Does anyone have fruit trees their dogs don't seem to particularly care for? Or yummy suggestions? Is a grape vine all that dangerous? Could you not fence it off? Seems a drastic measure and no guarantee a replacement won't be just as bad Because some dogs are so sensitive to grapes that a mere handful can be fatal, or at best cause long term kidney damage. Not worth the risk. Yeah I wouldn't risk it either. Lemons are good and pretty safe as most dogs won't eat many! We have an apricot tree and the dogs love it :laugh: especially Mosley. He doesn't eat the pip, just nibbles around the first layer and leaves the rest. He also nicks any veggies I grow. He has a penchant for cucumbers. Edited September 17, 2015 by Dame Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbomb Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yep we also have an apricot tree that Bomber usually helps himself to after dinner for an after dinner snack when there is fruit :laugh: We also have an apple tree that he will often pinch the fruit from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Scottie enjoys peeing on my Dads organges. Much to Dad's disgust. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFeather Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 My dog loves lemons. I think he thinks they are balls, but he seems to like the taste too. So much for the citrus based chew deterrents. Then again, he will eat any plant he can get his mouth on. Even the rose bushes despite the fact they bite back. If you want another climber how about kiwifruit? You need a male and a female plant if you want fruit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) I thought that pomegranate would be fairly unappealing to a dog, seeing as it's got a big gross outer bit. Nope damn dog ate all of them too... He even carefully picked some kind of berry from a tree that had thorns, using his tongue like a giraffe. Actually Lemon or Lime is probably the best option. If they pick a few off once they get the taste they tend to not like them! Edited September 18, 2015 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 My dog loves lemons. I think he thinks they are balls, but he seems to like the taste too. So much for the citrus based chew deterrents. Then again, he will eat any plant he can get his mouth on. Even the rose bushes despite the fact they bite back. If you want another climber how about kiwifruit? You need a male and a female plant if you want fruit... Ok my theory is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFeather Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 ^ I think my dog is broken...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Apples or banana? Any fruit in excess is going to be bad. If you just want shade - you can get ornamentals that don't have fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4darlingdogs Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 We have mulberry trees...bloody dogs eat all the fruit they can lay muzzle to...which makes for interestingly marked purple pointers at times ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Avoid avocado. It is no good for dogs. ETA..... Avocado plant probably won't kill your dog but it can cause stomach upsets etc. better avoided. This I know! I've got two avocados im planting in the front yard. Basically I try to split it, bad for pets go in front yard and okay in the backyard. So tomatoes in front yard cause the leaves are bad for bunnies. Helps me to sto accidentally poisoning someone! Thanks everyone! I haven't read everything yet. Really busy at work today Edited September 18, 2015 by Thistle the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Mulberry tree...they give you buckets of fruit, shade, are tough & the dogs love sitting underneath eating the fruit :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I recently planted a crab apple. I wanted colour and deciduous and crab apple seemed the best fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 We kept our grape vine but OH built a very clever system of screens for underneath to catch any grapes. How about passionfruit? Our dogs ate the contents sometimes but only if the rats chewed a hole first. We've moved into a place where the next door neighbour's olive tree drops fruit all the time and the dogs don't mind an occasional munch but the seeds go straight through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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