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Dogs are fantastic, but they don’t mix with everything. It’s generally considered a pretty poor idea to leave your 100 pound boxer alone in a room with your finest china. Or to give your feisty Dalmatian free reign in your pantry. Or to leave a mischievous little terrier alone with the wires that connect your laptop, desktop, air-conditioner, iHome, and printer-scanner-fax.

Those were all (I should hope) fairly intuitive. Here are 5 tips for making your home a dog-friendly environment that you might not have considered:

1.) Don’t Want to Share a Bed? Give a Bed!: Try purchasing or building a special sleeping spot for your sleeping Spot. Not only will it cut down on their attempts to jump up onto your slumbering oasis, it will allow them to have a place they can feel ownership over. A small, raised bed designed just for your pooch can keep him happy – and fur out of your covers. Try going to a supply store to get one!

2.) Hair Yesterday? Gone Today!: One major complaint of pet owners is fur everywhere. You can cut down on the amount of pet hair you find on your couch and in your cereal by frequently brushing and grooming your dogs. You can also invest in a small, easy-to-use vacuum cleaner to get any stray hairs that might land on your furniture.

3.) Chew-Chew Train!: One key to keeping your furniture and shoes in good condition is to focus your dogs attention on gnawing on toys designed for that purpose; not your heels.

4.) Keep it Simple!: Clean, uncomplicated furniture, at a height where wagging tails and tongues can’t do damage, is much more likely to last and still look good with a dog around.

5.) Don’t Forget About Yourself!: Dogs are highly intuitive; if you have a calm, serene household, you’re more likely to have a calm, serene dog. Set a regular schedule so your dog can get the exercise it needs, as well as plenty of loving attention and playtime.

Making a good environment for your dog is simple but important. When figuring furniture, don’t forget Fido!

Tags: Advice, Doggie Advice, dogs, puppies, tips

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