Steps to Creating a Dog-Friendly Home
If you are getting a dog for the first time, know that there are several things you will need to do before your new buddy comes home, including making some changes around the home to ensure the environment is safe for the pet. These changes most often including installing safety nets and removing dangerous items that could potentially harm your furry friend. Here some steps you should consider taking to make your home pet-friendly.
Dog owners are likely to find that their sofas are covered with hair, no matter how often they vacuum the house. To prevent that, consider using sofa covers that can be taken off and washed occasionally. To maintain the house organized, designate a toilet area, a dining area and a cozy sleeping area for your pet. To ensure that your dog doesn't spoil the floor with poop or urine you should start potty training from the first day your pet comes home.
Dogs love spending quality time with their owners and cuddling on the couch, but it is important that they have a private space for themselves. If you want your pet to be happy and satisfied, create a dedicated pet area that has everything our dog needs - from a comfortable bed and a blanket to food and water bowls to your pet's favourite toys.
For dog owners, it's always nice to find helpful hacks that make it easier to take care of their pets. One great way to accomplish this is by installing a dog door. Doggy doors alleviate the need for you to stop what you are doing to let your dog out when nature calls and can be especially helpful if you are gone for extended periods during the day. Doggy doors also allow dogs the freedom to play outside whenever they want, making them less likely to be bored and destructive inside the house, and potentially less rambunctious when you arrive home. The biggest concern for installing a dog door is safety. If you live in an area where coyotes or other wild animals are prevalent, you may not want your dog outside when you aren't home. Another con of doggy doors is that they require a fenced yard and a dog that is well-behaved enough to not escape the yard when left unattended.
If you have a backyard and plan to let your pet wander outside, you should make sure the area has proper fencing. Fencing is an important safety measure that will prevent your animal from going too far away or running towards a dangerous road. Make sure the fence you choose is made of safe materials and there are no hazardous objects on the backyard.
Dogs tend to get into the trash. So, unless you want old food, paper tissues, or other trash constantly strewn across your floor, you should consider trading out your short wastebaskets for tall trash cans with lids. Low-lying trash can should especially be avoided in your kitchen, pantry, and bathrooms. When shopping for new trash cans, make sure you pick the ones that are both durable and secure. If possible, stash your trash behind a kitchen cabinet or in a closed-off pantry to prevent your dog from knocking it over.
The majority of human medications and vitamins can be deadly for animals. If you often keep your meds and vitamins in your kitchen pantry or bathroom, make sure to place them on a shelf up high. The same applies to toxic foods. Unfortunately, pets can't handle some human foods such as chocolate, grapes, nuts, raisins, avocados, to name a few. These foods can be especially poisonous for dogs and must be kept out of reach.
Another important step in setting up your pet for success is to avoid leaving your vintage collection of Beanie Babies at snout level or decorate with knitted animals or feted things. Your dog will naturally assume you've left toys around the house, and you won't be happy when they are chewed. In the same way, pets don't always know which plants are and aren't safe for nibbling. Check the list of toxic plants and keep them out of the house of your pet's wellbeing.
Making your home pet-friendly is an important step in welcoming your dog and making him feel like home. As a first-time pet owner, the whole idea of making your home a safe environment might sound a bit overwhelming. However, if you create a plan and execute it effectively, it won't be so complicated. Grab a piece of paper and a pan and write down a checklist of what you will need to do to secure your home properly.
Protect Your Home
Dog owners are likely to find that their sofas are covered with hair, no matter how often they vacuum the house. To prevent that, consider using sofa covers that can be taken off and washed occasionally. To maintain the house organized, designate a toilet area, a dining area and a cozy sleeping area for your pet. To ensure that your dog doesn't spoil the floor with poop or urine you should start potty training from the first day your pet comes home.
Create a Dedicated Pet Area
Dogs love spending quality time with their owners and cuddling on the couch, but it is important that they have a private space for themselves. If you want your pet to be happy and satisfied, create a dedicated pet area that has everything our dog needs - from a comfortable bed and a blanket to food and water bowls to your pet's favourite toys.
Install a Doggy Door
For dog owners, it's always nice to find helpful hacks that make it easier to take care of their pets. One great way to accomplish this is by installing a dog door. Doggy doors alleviate the need for you to stop what you are doing to let your dog out when nature calls and can be especially helpful if you are gone for extended periods during the day. Doggy doors also allow dogs the freedom to play outside whenever they want, making them less likely to be bored and destructive inside the house, and potentially less rambunctious when you arrive home. The biggest concern for installing a dog door is safety. If you live in an area where coyotes or other wild animals are prevalent, you may not want your dog outside when you aren't home. Another con of doggy doors is that they require a fenced yard and a dog that is well-behaved enough to not escape the yard when left unattended.
Fence Your Backyard
If you have a backyard and plan to let your pet wander outside, you should make sure the area has proper fencing. Fencing is an important safety measure that will prevent your animal from going too far away or running towards a dangerous road. Make sure the fence you choose is made of safe materials and there are no hazardous objects on the backyard.
Buy Trash Cans With Lids
Dogs tend to get into the trash. So, unless you want old food, paper tissues, or other trash constantly strewn across your floor, you should consider trading out your short wastebaskets for tall trash cans with lids. Low-lying trash can should especially be avoided in your kitchen, pantry, and bathrooms. When shopping for new trash cans, make sure you pick the ones that are both durable and secure. If possible, stash your trash behind a kitchen cabinet or in a closed-off pantry to prevent your dog from knocking it over.
Move Medications and Vitamins to a Safe Place
The majority of human medications and vitamins can be deadly for animals. If you often keep your meds and vitamins in your kitchen pantry or bathroom, make sure to place them on a shelf up high. The same applies to toxic foods. Unfortunately, pets can't handle some human foods such as chocolate, grapes, nuts, raisins, avocados, to name a few. These foods can be especially poisonous for dogs and must be kept out of reach.
Avoid Attractive Plants or Small Decorations
Another important step in setting up your pet for success is to avoid leaving your vintage collection of Beanie Babies at snout level or decorate with knitted animals or feted things. Your dog will naturally assume you've left toys around the house, and you won't be happy when they are chewed. In the same way, pets don't always know which plants are and aren't safe for nibbling. Check the list of toxic plants and keep them out of the house of your pet's wellbeing.
Making your home pet-friendly is an important step in welcoming your dog and making him feel like home. As a first-time pet owner, the whole idea of making your home a safe environment might sound a bit overwhelming. However, if you create a plan and execute it effectively, it won't be so complicated. Grab a piece of paper and a pan and write down a checklist of what you will need to do to secure your home properly.
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