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Read our helpful tips on how to ensure your dog is happy and healthy in their home environment - after all, every dog deserves a good home!
- Dog Room Ideas
- How to Dog-Proof While You’Re Away
- How We Chose
- Further Reading
Step 1: Create the space
Guest bedrooms, closets, laundry rooms, and nooks underneath the stairs all make for great dog rooms. However, if you don’t have space to spare, you can designate an area of an already existing room, like a corner of your living area or bedroom. Use dog gates and playpens to close off an area, or set up your dog’s crate in the space if you need to confine your pup. To keep an eye on your pup while they’re getting used to the new room, set up a pet camerato monitor their activity.
Step 2: Make it comfortable
Making your dog’s room as comfortable as possible will ensure they want to spend time in it. Add a comfy dog bed and blankets, so they have a cozy place to rest. Pup-sized couches and human-style bedsare also a pretty adorable addition if you have the space for one. If you’re sharing the room with your pup, consider investing in a pet-friendly couch. Or toss a cover over your sofa or bed so you can enjoy some cuddle time together. If you have a senior dog or a pup with mobility issues, a dog...
Step 3: Make it functional
There are plenty of ways to make your dog’s room multifunctional if you don’t have a lot of space. For example, opt for a dog crate end tablethat can double as a TV stand or desk. Add some hooks to the wall and hang up your dog’s leash and walking gear. And get smart with storage space, stashing grooming supplies, bedding, and toys in an ottoman or decorative bins.
Creating a dog room doesn’t have to be elaborate. All your pup really needs is a bit of space to call their own with a few of their favorite things. This designated place in your home can help your pup feel safe and secure, especially when you’re away. That’s one reason you’ll want to review your work to make sure the room is dog-proof. Watch out f...
The products featured here were selected based on a combination of our own hands-on testing, a comprehensive look at customer reviews across a wide variety of retail platforms, and interviews with veterinary experts, including Rover’s Dog People Panel. We prioritized variety, practicality, and value when choosing dog room items. We’re also guided b...
Sep 25, 2024 · Whether you have one canine or seven, your four-legged companions deserve their own dog-safe space. A dog room is a dedicated space for your pet to play, rest, and unwind that’s incorporated into a common area of the house as barkitecture. Check out these 22 dog room ideas and learn how to organize your pooch palace!
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Apr 11, 2024 · What is a dog room? A dog room is a room or even just space in a room that is dedicated to your dog’s needs in some way. Some people create a dog room to give their dog a quiet space and others create a dedicated space to store all their dog’s stuff.
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- Blend It in. Dina Bandman Interiors added a compact dog shower in the very center of this spacious laundry room. It's lined in a navy blue subway tile with white grout that perfectly blends into the blue-and-white decor scheme.
- Hide the Dog Bowl. Crisp Architects added a pull-out feeding station under the bench in this all-white mudroom. It contains a hidden dog bowl and food storage to keep the elegant space looking tidy in between meals.
- Create a Portal Window. This modern dog room from a Calgary-based Canadian firm Studio North opens the light-flooded open-plan living room via a round cut-out that also gives the house dog a perch to take in the action.
- Hang Some Art. This spacious canine shower from Tiffany Leigh Design has gray-green tile, wall art, and a glass pane shield protecting water splashes from the step-up shower.
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Whether it’s a well-appointed crate or an entire spare room, read on to learn everything you need to create the perfect dog zone for your best friend. A dog room is also helpful for creating a sense of security when they’ll be cared for by a pet sitter.
