How to make owning a dog much easier
A dog can bring many joys into your life, and many people say that they just couldn’t be without their beloved pet. Yet despite how wonderful dogs are, they are also a lot of hard work, and this is something that you must consider before making the commitment to owning a dog of your own.
Luckily, there are some useful tips on how to make owning a dog much easier, so if you’re concerned that it’s going to be too hard for you, read on; it might be that you can have the dog of your dreams after all once you realise the ‘life hacks’ that can help you.
Slow Your Dog Down With a Tennis Ball
When you think of a dog and a tennis ball together, the word ‘slow’ probably isn’t one that comes to mind. You’ll probably imagine the dog chasing that ball all over the place. While exercise is great for a dog, and speed is important, eating too quickly can cause problems, and this is where the tennis ball can come in useful for another reason – it will slow your dog down.
Place the tennis ball in the middle of your dog’s food bowl and they will have to eat more slowly. Not only will this save you money on dog food, but it will save your dog from becoming unwell from overeating or from eating too fast.
Clean Up
No matter how often you bathe your dog, one thing that dog owners often worry about is the doggy odour left in their home. Non-dog owning guests will often pick up on this, and although it’s not always unpleasant, it isn’t necessarily something you want in your home.
The best thing you can do to eliminate this odour is to clean your home regularly, using air fresheners in between cleans. Every three to six months or so, you can also call in professional carpet cleaning services London to give your carpets a truly deep clean that will leave your home smelling fresh and lovely.
The carpets and furnishings are not the only area that might smell a little doggy after a while; your dog’s bed is another big culprit. Some beds can be put in the washing machine, but others, especially larger ones, can’t. As an alternative, sprinkle baby powder on the bed and allow it to loosen the dirt which you can then just brush away.
Essential Oils
When using essential oils in your home you must be very careful; many of them are poisonous to dogs and it’s best if you dispose of these entirely just in case of an accident. However, lavender might be one essential oil you want to keep nearby. Just as it is can calm humans, it has a similar effect on dogs, and a barking, unsettled dog will soon calm down when lavender is used.
You can put a few drops on a rag or special dog bandana and tie it around your dog’s neck. Plus, as well as keeping your dog calm, there will be a beautiful scent in the air which can help with the doggy odour mentioned above.
