Comments on: What Dogs Have Taught Me About My House

By: Cathy C Bennett

Cathy C Bennett — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 23:47:33 +0000

Leo would have begged for a doggie door, and I think Harley would have preferred for a window bench vs the couch he always lays on when he wants to watch the neighbors walk by. I agree with you totally about the living and dining rooms. Whenever we move, I will never ever have either one of them.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:22:23 +0000

After owning a home, we decided to rent when we had to move from Kansas to Iowa. It was a challenge finding a pet friendly house (not an apartment), but we did find a great one. For the first time ever, we have wooden floor. It is easier to keep clean, except in the corners where fur balls collect. I never groomed Pierson’s feet before, but with wooden floors, I finally did for the first time. I’m not sure I notice the difference.

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:09:23 +0000

Bd and Mity both seem to have fallen in love with my new place, which is brilliant. BD loves the carpets and will woogly on his back every time he comes to stop, meanwhile Mity does a sniff around to see what’s changed and then takes up his position of the sofa . I love that they are both so happy there.
I do have the shoes off at the door rule, more because I bought the most lovely cream(ish) carpets (I had to, they just went so well with everything!) and I don’t want people walking muck in. But I do it automatically at other peoples house so why can’t people do it at mine (the fact I stand with my hands on my hips refusing you access to the lounge until they are off is a minor fact!) However I have also just purchased a brand new very expensive hoover as to keep the dogs happy and myself pleased I am just going to have to clean plenty – which isn’t a problem for me, I have already cleaned the bathroom three times this week, got out some step ladders so I could reach the top of the shelves and pulled out all the furniture when hoovering. I do hope that this isn’t just a ‘novelty’ and I hope I will maintain this when I have been there for a year or two.

By: Amy @ My Pet Warehouse

Amy @ My Pet Warehouse — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 07:05:18 +0000

What a lovely read. It’s funny how our homes change to accommodate our dogs.

My partner and I were lucky enough to have permission to keep a dog at our rental. We have just moved into our own home and one of the things that I was excited about was that we could install a doggy door.

Being a rental, we didn’t want to waste time and money putting in a dog door but I always felt bad about my dog, Chowski not being able to use the toilet. He never had accidents in the house and is incredibly well house-trained for a Pug! To reward this we got someone to come around and install a doggy door as soon as we could in the new place.

I’ve also planned in the renovation process to give him his own little ‘nook’ for his bowls and toys. I might even hang a picture there for him of something he likes, like tennis balls! Haha!

By: It's Dog or Nothing

It's Dog or Nothing — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:42:04 +0000

I know mine would love a doggie door so they could be outside whenever they wanted! We can’t make any changes like that in military housing. I’m also sure they would prefer me to keep the house much, much cooler than I do (even though I am always freezing in our house).

By: Jen Jelly

Jen Jelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 02:02:56 +0000

My dog would definitely change the wood flooring in the kitchen and hallway, she tends to slide around a lot when she gets hyper. She’d probably also prefer more windows, a lot more.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:15:56 +0000

Mom had to find a house with a nice fenced yard so we had a place to romp, and with trails nearby so we could take great walks. We wanted a bright house with windows dogs could see out of, yep, it is a house for dogs. As for the mowing and shoveling, Mom loves the workout and we enjoy being outside with her while she does those chores. We prefer owning as no one can change the rules, the price, or keep us from doing what we want with the place.

By: Blueberry's human

Blueberry's human — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:57:10 +0000

In reply to Blueberry’s human.

I suppose the one thing Blueberry would add to the house is a dog door flap leading into the fridge. 😉

I’ve had some people comment that my house is really set up for dogs. I’m not sure if they meant that in a good or bad way – but I like to think it is true. Dog door? Check! Steps to get on the sofa? Check! Ottoman to get on the California King? Check! Pillow on the bed to rest her head? Check! Throw rugs so she doesn’t slip on the tile? Check! Water bowls in every room? Check!

By: Blueberry's human

Blueberry's human — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:56:33 +0000

I suppose the one thing Blueberry would add to the house is a dog door flap leading into the fridge. 😉

I’ve had some people comment that my house is really set up for dogs. I’m not sure if they meant that in a good or bad way – but I like to think it is true. Door door? Check! Steps to get on the sofa? Check! Ottoman to get on the California King? Check! Pillow on the bed to rest her head? Check! Throw rugs so she doesn’t slip on the tile? Check! Water bowls in every room? Check!

By: Taryn

Taryn — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:56:09 +0000

My guys would have a doggy door to the back yard if they could. They absolutely love to go in and out, in and out…..must keep those bunnies and groundhogs in check! The dirt factor that would accompany that sort of freedom would not be a good thing though. My yard can be quite the mud pit after some rain!