Author: Matthew
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The Best Dog Beds for Destructive Chewers and Digging Dogs
The Best Dog Beds for Destructive Chewers and Digging Dogs If your dog chews, digs, scratches, or completely destroys every bed you put down, buying another ordinary dog bed probably isn’t going to solve the problem. The best dog beds for destructive chewers are built differently. Instead of focusing only on softness and appearance, you… Read more
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How to Make Your Home a Calmer, Happier Place for Your Dog
Introduction Your home should be one of the places where your dog feels safest. But sometimes, even a comfortable house can be surprisingly stressful for a dog. Constant noise, unpredictable activity, uncomfortable sleeping areas, too much stimulation, boredom, or simply not having a place to retreat can make it difficult for a dog to settle.… Read more
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How to Make Your Furniture Dog-Friendly Without Ruining It
How to Make Your Furniture Dog-Friendly Without Ruining It Living with a dog does not mean your furniture has to become covered in hair, scratched up, stained, or permanently smell like your dog. The trick is not necessarily keeping your dog away from every piece of furniture. A better approach is creating a dog-friendly furniture… Read more
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The Best Place for Your Dog to Sleep Might Surprise You
If you’re wondering where your dog should sleep at night, you’re definitely not alone. Some dogs happily curl up in their own bed. Others insist on sleeping beside their owners. Some dogs do perfectly well in a crate, while others seem to sleep best in a quiet corner of the living room. So what is… Read more
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Best Dog Zones in Small Apartments: How to Create a Space Your Dog Actually Uses
Best Dog Zones in Small Apartments: How to Create a Space Your Dog Actually Uses Living in a small apartment doesn’t mean your dog needs to go without its own space. The trick is to stop thinking about a “dog room” and start thinking about dog zones. A dog zone can be nothing more than… Read more
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How to Make Your Living Room More Dog-Friendly Without Making It Look Like a Kennel
How to Make Your Living Room More Dog-Friendly Without Making It Look Like a Kennel Living with a dog doesn’t mean your living room has to be covered in dog beds, toys, blankets, gates, and mismatched pet supplies. Dog-friendly living room is the way to go. I’ve found that the biggest difference usually isn’t buying… Read more
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How to Keep Dog Nails from Damaging Your Floors: 7 Simple Fixes That Actually Work
How to Keep Dog Nails from Damaging Your Floors: 7 Simple Fixes That Actually Work If your dog is leaving scratches, scuff marks, or little worn areas across your floors, the problem may not be the floor itself. In many cases, long dog nails, slippery surfaces, dirt, and repeated running or turning in the same… Read more
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Best Laundry Routine for Dog Bedding & Blankets: A Simple System That Actually Works
Intro If your dog has a bed, crate blanket, couch blanket, or favorite throw, you probably already know how quickly pet bedding can go from clean to covered in hair, dirt, and that unmistakable “dog smell.” The problem isn’t necessarily that you’re not cleaning enough. The bigger problem is that most dog owners don’t have… Read more
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How to Stop Dog Smell in Small Apartments (Advanced Guide)
Intro If you live in a small apartment with a dog, you probably know the problem: you clean your floors, take out the trash, wash the dog’s bed, and spray the room—yet when you walk back through the front door, you can still smell your dog. The frustrating part is that the smell usually isn’t… Read more
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The Best Couch Fabrics for Dog Owners: Stop Wasting Money on Furniture Dogs Destroy
Intro If you have a dog, choosing a couch is a little different than choosing one for a home without pets. A fabric that looks beautiful in a furniture showroom can become a nightmare once you add muddy paws, shedding, drool, claws, accidents, and a dog that insists on sleeping in the exact same spot… Read more