[StBernard] Ticks

[Westley Annis]

Has anyone else been experiencing an influx in the tick population on their
animals?
 
My yard surface consist of aggregate rocks and cement slab. My Golden
Retriever has never had ticks or fleas and he is a house dog. He only goes
into the yard to relieve himself. I've just recently found ticks on him on
several instances. 
 
jd