The first one is to find good lawn service: https://www.propertywerks.ca/ Then, you rake hard enough you will bring up weed seeds and help them to germinate just fine. It is amazing what an effort people put in to helping weeds grow. I did have to pull out 34 dandelions last year, I will admit. They come from my neighbor who cuts his lawn to the ground and has a lawn service to prevent weeds, LOL! Love it.

I totally feel your pain with a playful pup in the yard! My retriever was the same, turning our backyard into his personal excavation site. I found a great solution with landscape consulting They have experience in creating dog-friendly spaces that look good and are functional. They recommended some sturdy, pet-friendly plants and a special type of grass that's more resilient to doggy digging. Plus, they helped design a layout that gave my dog his own space to play without ruining the entire yard. It's been a game-changer. The yard looks great, and my furry friend is happy too! Definitely worth checking out for a pet-proof yard solution.