Design a dog house: Dog house tips for pet lovers stay in apartments

Dog home – a new trend in apartment interior design.

With an increased number of pet lovers all over the world, this is an era where pets like dogs and others are treated equally to that of a human being with all the luxurious treats. There are many dog lovers who take their dogs to therapists, massage centers and celebrate their birthdays apart from just taking them out for a walk. Most people, who are getting a new home, consider their dog’s home an important part of their living. Having an apt dog home will add charm to your home design as well as cater to the dog’s needs.

Apart from just the above purposes, having a dog home has also become a trend in the interior designing field. There is an increased popularity of petting small dogs like Rottweiler and other puppies, which are best suited for indoors. Apart from just the normal homes, one can also get an eco-friendly dog home customised. Today there are many architects who specialise in dog home designing. Below are a few points which can help you in designing a home for your pet dog.

• Do an internet research and create a pet friendly home in your apartment. Having a pet friendly home will ensure that both your home and your pet are safe in place. Focus on the upholstery, furniture and other interiors which can keep your pet healthy and maintain cleanliness in your home.
• Create your dog’s home in a place where there is peace and silence. Spaces like under the stairs, corners and kitchen counters can be used in order to create a dog’s home. You can have a separate space in the hall and also have a counter to arrange your dog’s bowls and other necessities.
• Avoid having a dog home in places where the dog will have to walk a long way to eat or drink. Choose an appropriate place which is closer to your dog’s kennel to place the food bowl and others. Avoid placing the dishes in front of the cabinets, appliances or doors. One can also have a kitchen cabinet made out of wood and attach the dog bowls in them.

• Make sure that the entrance to your dog’s home is easily accessible. The flooring and the walls should be created in a sturdy way which will avoid the prominence of the dog’s scratched marks. Make sure that the materials used in the making of your dog’s home are free from chemicals. You can also opt for anti-scratch floor in your home.
• The latest trend which is followed in many countries is, having apt furniture for the pet. Perhaps, one can buy furniture which can match the dog’s living and cater all the purposes.
• To create an apt dog house you can have an indoor safe space which can be closed off easily from the rest of the house. This place can be used as an indoor kennel.
• You can form cabinets in the kitchen which can hold pet food and have roll out drawers for pet food bowls and water.
• For the cleanliness of your dog, you can install a dog shower in the garage or the basement to keep the dog clean before it enters the house.
• As mentioned earlier, it is advisable to use pet friendly flooring materials which are more resistant to the pet spills.
• You can also construct a dog run in your garden and select a suitable space for the landscape and gardening in areas which are less accessible to your dog.
• It is always a great thing to make a playground for your dog, as this will make the dog comfortable.
• Installing dog sanitation station in your home is a best option. Also you can have dog water fountains in your garden.
• You can have a peephole in the garden wall alongside a bench for the dog to see outside the high wall.
• Install a fence on the door between the foyer and living room to prevent the dog from jumping out to the entrance.
• You can also have a special doorway to the kitchen door for a dog walk.
• Install unit baths for your dog with a special shower.
• Get a pet door installation so that you know every time when the dog moves in and out.

Apart from just the above features it is very important that you take special care of your dog and provide adequate ventilation and also use pet friendly construction materials.

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