Your house is not only home to you and your family, but it is also home to your four-legged friend. Because of this, you want to ensure that it is safe for him, and also that having a dog in your home doesn’t compromise the cleanliness or comfort of its human inhabitants. There are a few things that you can do if you want to make your home dog-friendly (and your dog home-friendly) so read on if you’re looking for some useful safety and comfort tips, for everybody in the family.
Get a good vacuum cleaner for pet hair
If you have a dog that sheds his fur, you’ll need to make sure that you have a good vacuum cleaner, which picks it all up from your furniture. Not only can leaving fur on the surfaces of your home cause allergies, but the likelihood is that it doesn’t smell too good, either. There is no good news when it comes to leaving dog fur all over your home, so get a good vacuum cleaner, and keep your home as clean as you can. Bathing your dog regularly is also helpful here!
Declutter your home
Your home could be threatening your dogs safety if it is cluttered, and there are many things that your dog could be harmed by if he tries to eat them. Another way that harm could come to him is if the floor is so cluttered that he struggles to walk around, and there are few spaces for him to relax and play. The less clutter there is on the floor, the less threats that there will be to your dog. Keep your spaces clean and tidy, and you’ll be doing all of your furry friends a favor.
Get a dog trainer
The reason that your dog, and your home, are not necessarily getting on, could be that your dog has behavioral issues that need to be sorted out by a trainer. There are many different dog trainers out there, such as All Dogs Unleashed, that can help you if your dog’s favorite pastime is chewing up all of your furniture whilst you are out. You need to find out what the issue is, as it could be that your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, or simply needs to be house trained.
Keep your home toxin-free
If you’re using chemical bleach in your toilets, and other harmful cleaning products that your dog could inhale (or lick), your home could be made more dog-friendly if you use healthier, non-toxic products. There are plenty of alternatives out there, but in the meantime, ensure that your toilet lids are always down (in case your four-legged friend tries out the toilet for a drink) and make sure that any plants in your home aren’t poisonous to dogs. It is an easy mistake to make!
So, if you want to make sure that your home is dog-friendly, try out these simple tips, and see whether they can help you and your family, and your furry addition!
