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Dog, house and cleanliness: How to achieve this special combination!

Our pets are our children and we want to have them by our side at all times. In addition, few have the luxury of a garden, where they can leave their dog at least for a few hours. This means that our beloved four-legged friend is constantly inside the house.

If you're a fanatic about absolute cleanliness, maybe this seems like a nightmare to you and that's why you don't even think about getting a dog. However, the good news is that with a little care, attention and meticulousness, combining the dog in the apartment with cleanliness is not only possible but also easily implemented. After all, there are so many animals out there waiting for a warm hug and it's a shame for a legend to never know the bliss of bonding with an adoring pooch. With these ways and a few accessories from the pet shop you will be able to keep your house clean and tidy, even if your dog lives in it 24 hours a day.

  • At least 2 times a day walk

So that your dog does not soil in the house and also so that he does not suffer, you must take him out for a walk at least 2 or 3 times a day . This ritual is important, so that your little friend learns to relieve himself at certain intervals, but also so that he feels that you care about him and respect his wishes. That way, your favorite rug won't get dirty either because it couldn't be held any longer or out of revenge for neglecting it. However, if it gets dirty or cannot be kept, then use special foam for deep carpet cleaning .

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  • Training a puppy

A puppy in the house is a difficult task, since puppies until the age of 5-6 months do not control the muscles of the gastrointestinal system. However, you can early train your puppy by teaching him to defecate in a specific spot in the house, where you will have placed an absorbent pad . Scolding but especially rewarding with a treat will teach your dog early on that he needs to control his functions, so you can slowly teach him that he needs to wait for the walk and not soil in the house. 

  • Bathing and brushing

Bathing your dog in order to keep it clean must be done with a special shampoo for dogs that you will find in any pet shop about once every 2-3 weeks. At the pet shop you can also buy a soft brush , with which you will comb your dog after the bath. Thus, you will keep his coat healthy, without dead hairs that you will find in every part of the house.

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  • Clothes for dogs

Dog clothes , which you can wear on your four-legged friend during the walk, will ensure his cleanliness, especially if he is small and the part of the walk is full of dirt. After all, dog clothes are much easier to wash than the dog itself! Also, you can wear your dog, if he accepts them, special socks that keep his feet clean during the walk, since he is not in direct contact with mud. If he does not want to wear them, then before he enters the house after the walk, it is good to clean his feet with wet wipes .

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Written by: Antonia Garifalos

Antonia Garifalos is a specialist pet care, nutrition and behavior consultant , born in Athens. He grew up in a house that was (and is more or less) a small Ark. Thus, he specialized in the care of pets as well as in their behavior, being the holder of the corresponding Pet Care & Pet Behavior diplomas of the ACS of Australia.

At the same time, her thirst for knowledge led her to deal with the nutritional part as well, receiving the corresponding Advanced Canine & Feline Nutrition diploma from the Animal Care College . He writes articles in many popular online magazines such as HuffingtonPost.gr , jenny.gr , i-efimerida.gr , fe-mail.gr , shape.gr and others, where he shares tips for your favorite pets!

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