{"id":3275,"date":"2020-02-25T12:32:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T17:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/raleigh-dog-training\/?p=3275"},"modified":"2024-07-22T18:02:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T22:02:06","slug":"make-your-home-dog-friendly-with-these-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/raleigh-dog-training\/make-your-home-dog-friendly-with-these-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Home Dog-Friendly with these Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"

There once was a time when the only “upgrade” you could make in your home for a dog was a simple doggy door. But as times have changed, so has our creativity, technology, and resources. If you’re thinking of personalizing your home to be more dog-friendly, here are a few ideas you might want to consider.<\/p>\n

Concealed Crates<\/h3>\n

When adopting your furry friend, you probably didn’t think about how “cute” their metal wired crate was going to be sitting in the corner of a room. To help better conceal your pooch’s crate, consider placing it inside barely used coat closet or if you have one – under your staircase. Many pet parents have actually been jumping on the trend of using the (usually) wasted space under a staircase and transforming it<\/a> into Fido’s own special area.<\/p>\n

Built-In Doggy Beds<\/h3>\n

Creating an elaborate built-in doggy bed<\/a> for your pup is another excellent idea, that won’t necessarily need to be completely concealed away. Some owners build them under their mantel where a fireplace might have been. Other creations have been cut out of a wall, built under the owner’s bed, or added on to a countertop. Whatever you decide, this nook will allow your pup to feel safely confined in a place they know they can retreat to if things ever become too overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Hidden Toy Chest<\/h3>\n

As pet parents, we can sometimes go overboard with the number of toys we shower our pets with. But just like having a toddler with too many toys, they seem to end up everywhere – in every corner of your home. Since you can’t really ask your furbabies to clean up after themselves, your next best alternative is a toy chest. These can easily tuck under a bench or aligned neatly in a corner appearing as a simple decorative chest.<\/p>\n

Fido’s Own Grooming Station<\/h3>\n

If you have a mudroom, creating a bathing and grooming station<\/a> for Fido will be much easier to accomplish. You can renovate the space to hold an open-concept shower with low walls, a handheld showerhead, and drain big enough to take clumps of pet hair. If you don’t have a mudroom, you could consider remodeling a lower level bathroom with a multi-purpose walk-in shower. If you live in an area with pleasant weather all year round, you could even build a doggy shower outside.<\/p>\n

There are numerous ways, big and small, that can make your house increasingly dog-friendly. You just have to decide where to start!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There once was a time when the only “upgrade” you could make in your home for a dog was a simple doggy door. But as times have changed, so has our creativity, technology, and resources. If you’re thinking of personalizing your home to be more dog-friendly, here are a few ideas you might want to…<\/p>\n

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