Tag: Dog
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How to design a dog shower in a utility room
Pet owners rejoice – no longer must you share your beautiful bathroom space with your beloved four-legged friend. Likewise, the days of standing outside in the freezing cold, hands red raw, sloshing the garden hose over your poor shivering dog are over. And this is all thanks to the rise of the dog shower. The…
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Dog washing station ideas for clean pets and protected homes
While there’s no denying the joy that dogs can bring to a home, there’s equally no disputing the mud and mess they can traipse in after a walk. And although including a dog washing station in your utility or boot room is one option, you may not be able to create a permanent solution in…
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Homeowner furious after being told to take down fence protecting her garden from dog mess
A homeowner has been left furious after councillors ordered her to tear down a fence she says was protecting her family from litter, dog fowling and drunk intruders. Dawn Gardner erected the 1.8m wooden fence beside her property in Livingston after repeated issues with public misuse of the land she owns. But despite owning the…
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Why open-plan living could be bad for your dog
As open-plan living continues to dominate modern home design, there’s an increasing concern about its impact on pets, particularly dogs. While these spacious, fluid layouts are ideal for human interaction and light-filled spaces, they may not be the best environment for your four-legged friend. Certified canine behaviourist Victoria Cooper is urging renovators to consider their…
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8 Not Ugly Dog Beds (And The Affordable One I Love Having In My Home)
I had to shop for new dog beds recently because ours were DISGUSTING, likely because we don’t wipe our dog’s feet and we have construction outside (and they were vintage patchwork denim and the pups had been abusing them for 3 years). So after shopping for a while, annoyed at all the patterns I found…