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    Dog-Friendly Decor That Won’t Cramp Your Style

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    Renee Tulliani
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Furry, yet chic.</span></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><a href="https://yourdealty.com/buy">Your home</a> is all grown up, and your dog is ridiculously good-looking (obviously), so why is it so hard to find dog-friendly decor that won&rsquo;t cramp your style? No offense to dog and cat owners, but their belongings can ruin your otherwise well-curated aesthetic look. A beige cat tree or a cat shelf may be enjoyable for your cat to climb and sit, but it won't go with your living room's midcentury decor. And doggie gates which are to be installed directly into stairs; not only affect the home decor but also give a place an unwelcoming jail cell vibe. It doesn't have to be this way, thankfully! Throughout my time as a dog owner, I&rsquo;ve been searching for dog bowls, beds, and leashes that suit his unique wants and needs &ndash; and mine. I never want to sacrifice form for function, but I have found a few pieces that manage to nail both. Keep reading for dog parent must-haves that are as stylish as they are useful.</span></p>
    <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Dog Bed:</span></span></strong></span></h2>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This is one of the largest accessories your dog will need, so you don&rsquo;t want it to be an eyesore. You may have spent a lot of money on cushions and pillows that didn't exactly meet your furry best friend's approval, ending up shredded to pieces or, at best, ignored. Once you learn how your dog likes to sleep &ndash; covered, elevated, bolstered &ndash; you can start the search for a bed that also suits your design sensibility. I find <a href="https://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> to be the best place to find dog beds that have been upholstered or built to fit into a home. The midcentury-inspired bed below comes in your choice of wood and is handmade from non-toxic materials that are safe for your dog. Plus, you can easily replace or wash the pillow.</span></p>
    <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Rug:</span></span></strong></span></h2>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, our rugs take a beating when there&rsquo;s a dog in the house. If you have a dog at home, you won't find many rugs that are labelled as "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Friendly-Area-Rugs/s?k=Pet+Friendly+Area+Rugs">pet proof</a>," but you will find rugs that have certain&nbsp;properties that will help them survive longer and look better. Like buying a dark color rug which would obviously conceal the dirt. Materials like jute or outdoor rugs are much easier to clean and are built to withstand more traffic, and wool is a super durable fabric that&rsquo;s naturally resistant to stains and is easy to vacuum and clean. You can avoid tassels, light colors, and high pile to make your life a little easier.</span></p>
    <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Leash:</span></span></strong></span></h2>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Leashes are available in a wide range of lengths, widths, and styles. There's a leash for every breed and temperament, as well as the wide range of uses we encounter in daily life and training. I found the rope leash by <a href="https://www.foundmyanimal.com/">Found My Animal</a> the best because it&rsquo;s cute, but more importantly, it&rsquo;s adjustable! I find that the hooks are extremely useful for attaching to restaurant tables or slipping around your waist when you need to be hands-free. The marine-grade rope is another durable material that&rsquo;s even machine washable.</span></p>
    <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Dog Bowls:</span></span></strong></span></h2>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This may be the find I&rsquo;m most excited about. The design of these ceramic dishes&rsquo; tugs at my pottery-loving heartstrings, but the ridges also serve to prevent your dog from wolfing down its meals.&nbsp; These bowls having a heavy weighted bottom so that they won&rsquo;t move around, and if your dog is an aggressively enthusiastic eater, you can even fit little rubber feet to it. This is another Etsy item that&rsquo;s customizable, so you can pick your color and finish!</span></p>
    <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Leather Basket:</span></span></strong></span></h2>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">It&rsquo;s unlikely that all of your dog&rsquo;s various toys and accessories will match your home, but you can store everything in a basket that does. Then all that&rsquo;s left to do is train the dogs to put their own toys in the basket!</span></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Now your house is chic for both you and your canine companion.</span></span></p>
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