Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess? 6 tips to keep your cool! thanks to iRobot Roomba 677 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum 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 almost five years WE FINALLY have him sort of house trained- the operative word being SORT OF) And our four 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.
The iRobot Roomba 677 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum is A TOTAL GAMECHANGER when it comes to cleaning!!! Connect to clean from anywhere with the Roomba 677 robot vacuum. Its patented system can tackle any surface, honing in on high-traffic areas. Program regular sessions via an app. It’s also Alexa and Google Assistant compatible.
#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 want that I rumba so bad! My floors are constantly a disaster because of my dogs and that would definitely keep it clean longer.
Nice tips! I only have cats, but I want an iRoomba. Their fur gets everywhere and it drives me nuts.
I really enjoyed reading your post. Your tips are really helpful. I have to make sure to keep the tips of mine in event that we do get a new fur baby.
Great suggestions for keeping cool and not getting overwhelmed with little messes. I especially love the Roomba. I could use one on every floor of the house.
I’d love to have a Roomba. My Yorkie doesn’t shed but he sometimes brings in grass and leaves that stick to his paws. So having a Roomba would make daily clean up a breeze. My daughter’s dog does shed and she loves tearing up her toys still. So there are usually fuzz balls floating around too. My biggest fear with a Roomba is having the dog use the bathroom in the house on accident and the Roomba having a hay day in it. There are horror stories floating around about the Roomba and dog poop. My luck this would happen.
GReat tips for staying on top of the cleaning when you get a new pet. Having a roomba is a lifesaver sometimes.
First, what a cute dog. Second, I just got another rescued dog, and I need one of those irobots for all the hair for sure
We do not have pets but it’s still so hard to maintain clea floors in our house. I’d be so happy if we have a robot vacuum!
The new puppy season is never fun. I do agree that getting the entire family involved is key to teaching them responsibility.
I wish I had that roomba when I had my dog. Dog hair drives me nuts on hard wood floors!
First of all, your pups are just adorable!! I am wanting a robot vacuum so badly in my home. Thanks for the review.
Cute puppy, I hope one day I can have a dog too!
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