Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess? 6 tips to keep your cool! thanks to Shopstyle for sponsoring this post
I ADORE my furbabies Lazer and Ike in fact I just received a beautiful necklace and had their names engraved on two of the stones- because frankly I consider them to be my kids, albeit ones who are covered in fur, have four legs- and NEVER talk back .
Still, despite the fact that they rarely shed, they do leave a bit of doggie trail (okay my fur-son Lazer is a rescue from Louie's Legacy and after eight years WE FINALLY have him sort of house trained- the operative word being SORT OF) And our five year old rescue puppy Ike- well he is A WORK IN PROGRESS.
So in case you need a few tips top keep your home clean I'm sharing the scoop on creating a pet-friendly environment, from combating pet hair to preparing for a new puppy at home.
Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess? 6 tips to keep your cool!
#1 Stay calm when you are cleaning.
If you are stressed or frustrated when you go to pick up a cleaning tool, your dog can pick up on this negative energy and associate the cleaning tool with negativity. This can create instability and can result in problematic behaviors.
#2 If you feel yourself getting frustrated, take a step back and recharge for five minutes before starting, and reconsider your cleaning tools.
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#3 Cleaning introduces new smells into the environment, and a dog's sense of smell is its strongest sense. If your dog gets tense or upset when you clean, pay attention to the scents you are using. Try cleaning products that are available in a Lavender and Vanilla scent, which can be soothing to your dog.
#4 At my house, we have two dogs at any given time, and that can get messy!
We are constantly cleaning up pet hair or pet food. We keep our cleaning tools around at all times to pick up pet hair and food while trapping crumbs.
#5 When you first bring home a puppy, involve the entire family in the process! Even younger kids can participate in the various responsibilities by making sure there is fresh water in the dog's bowl or accompanying a parent on the puppy's walks.
#6 What about housebreaking. One important part of the process is cleaning up after your dog has an accident. If he's peed in an area once, he's more likely to pee there again because of the odor. The best thing to do is clean the area IMMEDIATELY for this eliminates both the mess and the smell.
So- do you have any tips to add?
I’ve had a robot vacuum for a few months now and can’t believe I haven’t gotten one earlier. I love it and I bet it works great with dog hair.
We only have cats, but this would come in handy for all the fur. I have been wanting a Roomba for the longest time.
I remember how hard it was when we first brought home our dog. She is a totally different animal now that she’s trained and comfortable.
Robot vacuum will surely be a great help. Thanks for mentioning.
I have 2 dogs and when we moved into our home we ripped all the carpet out of our first floor and got a Roomba. I couldn’t live with my dogs without “Robby” (Roomba’s name)!
You’ve got such cute dogs. Thank you for the tips. We may get our son a dog soon.
Great tips! I agree we should buy cleaning products that will be good for our pets.
We have a rescue, she’s 4 years old, and we’ve had to remind ourelves that she is not a bad dog. She is just a dog! It helps me to not lose my cool.
The mess can be the hardest part to deal with. These tips will really help!
We actually just got a new puppy about a week ago. He hasn’t started shedding yet, but when he does I’m pretty sure a electric vacuum will help tons. Thanks for posting!
Aww..they are soooo cute! I want to cuddle them. As much as I want to have one, we couldn’t for now. But I am looking forward. Thanks for sharing this. I will keep them in mind.
We have two cats, and it is surprising how much of a mess they can make. I get frustrated trying to keep up with the fur everywhere.
Yes, we need to stay cool and reconsider the cleaning tools. That IRobot item is so perfect to make my cleaning easier!
They are so cute. These are awesome tips. My kids and I are planning to adopt a new pet. I think we could use the irobot.