Living with a pup is much fun and exciting until they start messing around with your stylish decor, furniture, and upholstery. Even with a trained canine that you think will always follow the rules, sometimes they get overexcited and wreak havoc. However, this does not mean that you can't have a fabulous interior. With a bit of planning, you can make the apartment dog friendly, and everyone can live happily. Here are a few tips you can use from our Olympus apartments.

Have a Designated Dog Zone

Have a separate place like a kennel in the living room or even a home interior where your pup can sleep, take a bath, or relax. You can make a space near the front door but make sure it's comfortable. Put all the stuff pup needs there like bowls for meals. The area will also act as a mudroom where you clean him off the mud before letting him in the apartment or other rooms.

Pick Dog-Friendly, Tough Fabrics

If your pup has bigger nails, they may unintentionally scratch your decor and rip your fabrics and rug. That is why picking tough but dog-friendly materials like velvet is wise. Fabric such as microfiber is preferred because its highly tight weave makes it resistant to pet scratches. Other fabrics, such as wool, are resilient and durable and absorb stains fast but are easy to clean.

Bathe and Groom Your Dog Regularly

When you clean and groom your dog regularly, it helps to keep your apartment clean. That's because you trim nails that might scratch your floor and remove loose hair that may end up on your couch, floor, and curtains. Again, it's actually easier to clean your pup than your upholstery.

Keep Chewable Stuff Away

Remove anything you feel your dog might chew from their reach, such as footwear and artificial flowers. Always keep your footwear on a shoe rack or in the closet. You may need to get them a good chew toy to have fun with. Also remove any breakable items you have. Keep them away from your pup, and you will always have a peace of mind.

Once you finish making your apartment dog friendly, you can pamper your four-legged buddy with these amazing pup recipes to continue fostering your friendship. If you want help finding your next apartment home, contact us to learn about Olympus Corporate.