Dog-Friendly Home Features
We all love our pets. So, why not customize your home for your furry, four-legged family members?
Adding dog-friendly design features to your home can make your life, and your dog’s life, a lot easier.
In this blog post, we’ve listed a few of our favourite dog-friendly home features!
Dog Wash Station
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Say goodbye to muddy paw prints all over the house with a custom dog wash station in your home!
Placing a dog washing station in a location that’s next to a door or entrance, like a mudroom, garage, or back entrance, will allow you to clean your pup immediately after their time outside, eliminating the need to walk them through the house to get to a sink or bathtub.
If you like organization, a built-in dog washing area allows you to have a dedicated space to store your dog’s special shampoos and grooming products, saving precious storage space in other areas of your home.
By raising a dog-washing station to a comfortable height, you can help save your knees and back from discomfort! You’ll also save some money by not having to visit professional groomers as often.
Under-The-Stairs Dog House
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Don’t know how to utilize the space under your stairs? Turn it into a little nook for your dog!
Similarly to a kennel, a custom dog house gives your pet their own special place where they can feel calm and comfortable.
An under-the-stairs dog house can also bring some cuteness and excitement to a commonly overlooked area of your home.
You can even personalize the space by adding your dog’s name above the entrance, painting the facade of a house with doors and windows, or adding a custom dog gate or door to keep your furry friend safe and sound while you’re out of the house.
Built-In Feeding Station
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By building a custom dog feeding station in your home, the entire family can have a special spot to eat, even your furry four-legged members!
A built-in feeding station allows you to keep your kitchen clean and sanitary by creating a centralized area for your dog to enjoy their meals.
If you build your feeding station in a kitchen drawer, you can easily tuck your dog’s food away when they are finished their meal or when guests come over.
Elevated dog feeders, like the ones pictured below, also aid in digestion and body posture, while helping to slow down speedy eaters.