10 Ways To Dog Proof Your Furniture

Striking a balance between allowing dogs on the furniture and maintaining a home can be a constant challenge. Dog proof your furniture with these 10 simple tips to help reduce your cleaning routine:

1. Use Protective Covers

Covering your furniture with washable blankets or throws requires minimum effort and expense, and is an effective method of protection from dog fur, odor, and scratches. For a neater look, slipcovers are a good option.

2. Avoid Wood Furniture

Although dogs can be trained not to chew on wood furniture, there are no guarantees while their owners are out. Furniture with legs made of wood can be irresistible to chewers and puppies.

Bitter apple spray works as a repellent that can be spritzed on furniture legs to keep dogs from gnawing at them.

3. Choose Pet Friendly Furniture

Leather and microfibre are the two most popular materials in pet friendly furniture. Leather is easy to clean, while microfiber is hard-wearing.

4. Groom Dogs Regularly

Following a regular grooming schedule with bathing, brushing, and nail trimming helps to decrease shedding and reduce scratching on furniture.

5. Colour Coordinate

Since dogs shed, choosing a dark couch cover for a dog with white fur will be a challenge to clean, and vice versa.

6. Use The Same Entrance

If you do not have a mud room, designate an area by the entrance with a mat and towel to wipe off muddy paws before allowing dogs access to the rest of the home.

7. Invest In A Good Dog Bed

Invest in a dog bed that is so comfortable as to keep dogs off the couch. Position it near the couch or at a spot that allows visibility.

8. Close Off Certain Rooms

Ascertain which rooms are off limits for dogs and remember to keep those doors shut. Other options to consider are crate training and using baby gates.

9. Choose Removable Seat Covers

Some sofas are equipped with individual cushions that can be unzipped for washing, which makes it more convenient to remove odors and stains.

10. Use Lint Roller Or Packing Tape

A lint roller or a roll of packing tape is effective in picking up loose fur.

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