This post is sponsored by Art of Green ®
Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner, or getting ready to welcome your first pup into your home, it’s never a bad time to learn how to make your home dog-friendly. Home is where the hound is, after all, isn’t it? Here are our top tips for making your home safer and more welcoming to furry friends of all sizes.
Keep Food & Trash Out of Reach
If your pup is at your heels when you’ve got food in hand, chances are they’ll be tempted when trash or food is within reach and you’re out of sight, too. Be sure to keep both safely out of reach––especially when your dog is home alone. No one wants to come home to a floor strewn with garbage. And even the most obedient dog will find it hard to resist fresh-off-the-grill goods left on the kitchen counter.
Use Childproof Locks on Cupboards
Not every pup has raccoon-like tendencies, but if yours knows how to open up kitchen or bathroom cupboards (or even closets!), then child-safe latches are in order. When their owners away, dogs will definitely play––and often that play comes in the form of chewing things up. Shoes, toilet paper, and pantry staples can be some of Fido’s favorites, and you especially want to keep any toxic products out of your curious pup’s range.
Use Nontoxic Cleaning Products
One of the easiest ways you can make your home dog-friendly is by switching to nontoxic cleaning products like Art of Green. Whether you’re mopping wooden floors, wiping off kitchen cabinets, or spraying all the surfaces, your pup is being exposed to any chemical residue left behind by your cleaning products. We love that Art of Green helps keep our pup’s paws safer than leading eco-friendly cleaners.
And not only art Art of Green products biodegradable AND tough on grease, dirt, and grime, but they’re also available at H-E-B. Now that’s a win-win. Learn more about Art of Green’s pet-friendly cleaning products in this post, and on their website.
Looking for more winning dog mom ideas? Check out these articles:
6 Benefits of Walking Your Dog
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Fruit and Vegetables That Your Dog Will Love (and a Few to Avoid)
Author: Amy Lynn
Amy is the founder of The Dog Guide, and was inspired to start the first one right here in San Antonio after adopting her first dog. In addition to being a dog mom to Texas and Terry, she's also a mom of four, and has lived in San Antonio for over 25 years.
