Pets
If you’re simply looking to confine your dog to a specific part of the house, consider a pocket partition that disappears when it’s not in use. But think twice before taking this on as a DIY; while the materials will run you only a couple hundred bucks, the design and construction can be tricky and are best left to the pros.
I know what you want to ask but are too polite to. The answer is, they rake out the enclosure once a week, and the cats also have litter boxes indoors. In fact, the couple is even training the cats to use the toilet in the guesthouse. I forgot to ask if they got the idea from Meet the Parents.
Along the catwalk system is “the celestial viewing platform,” as the couple calls it. The cats enjoy sitting and taking in some of the best views on the property here.
Here is Tom working on the steps from the guesthouse to the top of the kitty enclosure. The guesthouse is now a full-time cat residence, complete with linoleum floor and fiber-reinforced plastic on the walls, which can be easily wiped down.
Tom installed a system of catwalks, ramps and steps to connect the “catio” to the main house and the guesthouse.
Use what the pros use. You can find professional bathing stations complete with ladders or ramps at places like ProGroom.
Go bigger with the drain. Longo recommends using a 3-inch drain in a pet washing station. It will handle dog hair better than the standard 1½- to 2-inch shower drain. He also recommends adding a hair filter over the drain. Clearly, this dog loves the pet wash station and is just begging for a rinse.
Create a cave. Dogs generally crave a cave-like bed (when they aren't sprawled out in everyone's way). This undercounter crate provides that same atmosphere. A fitted cozy inside offers added warmth on frigid nights.
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