C.J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
How to Help Our Dogs Feel More Comfortable at Home
It’s easy to sometimes think of our pets as little friends that live with you, instead of little friends that are fully occupants and residents of the household in their own right. Sure, they may not pay you rent or help out at all with the cooking, but your home is their home as much as it’s yours. It’s important to remember that your pet may just be part of your life, but you and your living abode is all of theirs.
For this reason, it’s worth curating the household so it’s not only a pleasant place for you to occupy, but that it’s comfortable for your pets as well. Sometimes, the implements and fixtures you put into the household may not serve both at once.
Replacing carpet and adding tile or hardwood floors helps pet allergies
For instance, removing all of the carpets in your home in favor of tile and laminate may look nice, but a nice rug or soft flooring element kept around in at least one area can be nice for them to sleep on. Let’s consider how to strike that balance well with a few reasonable investments:
Dogs need low levels of sound when trying to sleep
1-Consider Noise Levels
We might be able to get used to certain noises, but dogs might not always have this luxury. For this reason, it’s a great idea to make sure they’re not being disturbed too much, especially at night. Many people put their dog beds within their utility rooms where washing machines and driers are located and operate overnight.
It’s not hard to see how that might be tiresome for a pet to deal with. Furthermore, it can be healthy to place the dog bed away from the windows overlooking a main road. Little concessions like this make a big difference and help your dog feel a little less alert.
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Dogs can have allergies and need proper air flow in your home
2-Air Flow & Temperature
Managing the air flow of your household is good for everyone, as ventilation can help regulate temperatures, keep air fresh, and prevent issues like damp from growing within the household as moisture has somewhere to travel.
It can also help dogs breath more easily and generally feel more comfortable in their surroundings, especially when they haven’t fully shed during the summertime. Fans, air purifiers, and open windows can also help.
3-Accommodating Health Conditions
Dogs, like us, are unfortunately open to developing health conditions over time, through no fault of your own as their master. Some breeds are just predisposed to certain problems, for instance, flat-nosed smaller dogs tend to have respiratory issues which can cause them to sneeze constantly and have a hard time catching their breath.
However, we may be able to help them with certain conditions. Pawpedics dog beds, for instance, can help with the orthopedic needs of your dog, ensuring that joint issues don’t have to be an obstacle to a comforting night of doggy sleep. It’s amazing to see just how well this can work in the long run, and so it’s worth investing in practical measures like this.
With this advice, you’re certain to help your dogs feel more comfortable in your household - in the best possible way.
C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Little Ways to Get Back To You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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