Big Dogs Love Tiny Homes, Too

From: ruffwear.com Sep-15-2024 11:20:am

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Two big dogs sit on the deck of a tiny home.

Ambassador Laura Patton's been living the tiny house life with not-so-tiny dogs (yes, that’s “dogs” plural) for seven years.

She and her dogs, Star and Colt, are masters at maximizing their space, exploring outside, and enjoying the togetherness that living tiny brings. Read on to hear from her how she learned to get creative with house design, sneak in some clever storage, and master the art of clean up.

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BIG IDEAS FOR TINY LIVING WITH DOGS

A big dog stretches out on the floor of their tiny house.

“Build in a few features for dogs. Design in specific places for their items, including their water bowl so it isn’t constantly being kicked over. If you’re going to have a loft, make sure the stairs aren’t too steep, and if possible, cover them with carpet or rubber for traction.”

Hanging Gear up outside their tiny house

“We try to be as practical as possible when choosing what gear the dogs need since we have limited space for it. We have a designated spot by the door where their gear hangs so it is always ready to grab when we head out.”

A man sits next to two of his dogs on their porch.

“I think the thing the dogs love most about the tiny house is that it promotes a lifestyle where you spend a lot of time outside. Because the space is small, you’re outdoors a lot, and that is Star and Colt’s favorite place to be.”

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