Let’s be honest—designing a safe outdoor space for your dog shouldn’t mean surrounding your backyard with prison-grade chain link or a wobbly row of leaning pallets. But also… not all of us have the budget for those Pinterest-level “modern slat + steel combo” enclosures that look like they belong to a luxury Airbnb. Somewhere between totally … Read more
If you’ve got a long, underused strip of side yard and a dog who deserves their own outdoor freedom, you might be sitting on the ideal space for a private dog run. Side yards are often overlooked in backyard landscaping, but with the right layout and a secure dog fence setup, they can become a … Read more
Let’s be honest—most of us didn’t exactly plan for our dog’s living space when we first brought them home. The toys ended up in a basket near the kitchen, the bed migrated to whichever sunny patch was warmest, and eventually, the garage became that catch-all zone for crates, food bins, and muddy paw chaos. If … Read more
There’s something so oddly specific about trying to find a dog bed that doesn’t completely ruin the room. Like, sure, I want my pup to be comfortable—but does it have to look like a sad, lumpy cushion tossed in the middle of the hallway? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve tried to “hide” … Read more
If you’ve got a sideyard that mostly collects weeds, rogue tennis balls, and the occasional broken plant pot, this might be your sign to turn it into something a little more dog-friendly. Not saying your pup’s judging the mess — mine’s quite happy sitting in a patch of sun chewing a stick — but if … Read more
I’ll be honest: I used to think cat climbing walls were for the type of people who also train their cats to use the toilet and eat dinner at the table. Turns out, I was wrong. These days, cat wall setups are not only easy to install, but some of them are so pretty they … Read more
Let’s be honest—keeping a lawn alive when you’ve got dogs is basically a full-time job. Between the digging, zoomies, and those very specific bathroom spots, even the most committed plant lover ends up googling “grass alternatives that won’t die in two weeks.” I’ve been there. And after my third failed attempt at reseeding the same sad patch, … Read more
Let’s be real—if you’ve ever tried to enjoy your backyard with a dog who treats it like a personal jungle gym slash toilet slash obstacle course… you know the struggle. I used to have a cute little garden path. Now? It’s more like a game of “don’t step in it.” But honestly, our dogs deserve … Read more
I don’t know about you, but my dog deserves a little cabin retreat of her own. Like—yes, she eats sticks and panics at the sound of aluminum foil, but she also guards this house like she pays rent. And I feel like she’s earned her own rustic backyard hideaway, complete with a patch of sun … Read more
Every summer, like clockwork, my dog goes through a brief phase where she insists on sunbathing in full afternoon heat like she’s on a Tuscan rooftop. And every summer, five minutes later, she looks personally betrayed by the sun and scrambles for the shadiest patch of the yard. Honestly? Same. Dogs don’t always know when … Read more