So with the summer heat now upon us, 101 degrees yesterday and expected 104 by Sunday I thought creating a training center for dogs would be a good idea. Why? This heat can get crazy and with concrete and asphalt all around paw pads can burn very easily. Also with the simple fact of owning 9 dogs its hard to get any alone time with them individually. So once again I have to transform the ‘catio’ into something a little different. This is what it looks like right now, basically it’s just been a catch-all for a lot of the agility equipment and other dog stuff since we made the move this past winter…
But how?
I needed to make a list of requirements of how I wanted this little room to feel:
- Cozy – a place you don’t mind being in for a few hours at a time.
- Walls – I guess this could go along with being cozy, I’m think canvas sheets (from the painting section of Lowes), grommets & hooks!
- Training Equipment – must be easily accessible but safe from any mischievous puppies and their activities.
- Storage – Yup… I plan to up cycle some items from the house! Combining 2 households you can end up with a lot of extra stuff.
- Electricity – So I can stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer
So how did it turn out? Well I am finally putting the finishing touches this weekend… and I am so excited! Not only will our room be finished, but Trixie & I have some big news for everyone! So come back next week to check out the finished product and our latest news.
We are so happy to be joining our friend Slimdoggy for Fit Dog Friday!! Be sure to visit them and all the wonderful bloggers in todays hop!
That’s pretty awesome! I’ve thought about putting together a simple training area in the yard, but nothing as elaborate as your dog training center! Maybe we can stop by so our dogs can visit the training center 🙂
By the way, just curious…have you tried or seen sandals on your dog when the weather gets too hot. Dublin (one of the puppies I raised) lives in Arizona and wears booties, but his mom was asking me if I’d ever seen sandals.
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I haven’t but we do use the Pawz …. I like them a lot.. but sometimes it’s just easier to stay inside or on the lawn 🙂
Exciting! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Your pals,
Diane and Rocco
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That sounds like a great idea! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
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Me too!! It’s almost finished!
So this is a doggie gym? How cool! Wow its hot where you are, I don’t even get walks in the 80s so it looks like a great idea if you have that many dogs! Love Dolly
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Yes it will be a doggie gym too… mainly I guess 🙂 It gets so hot here… but it’s only for a few months now through mid September so not too bad.
Very cool room, you have some lucky dogs. Can’t wait to see what for next week’s post.
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That’s a neat space. Your dogs are lucky!
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Great post! Excited to hear the news next week!
GREAT idea! Your pups will love it…can’t wait to see the finished product!
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That is SUCH a fantastic idea! I think I need to create something like this at my house.
I needed to create something… I love having my own little training facility!
Wow – looks like a great facility you’ve built – so good for the dogs, those luckies! Can’t wait to see more about it. Thanks for joining the Hop.
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Thanks!! It’s been such a work in process… hopefully it will work out great 🙂
Sounds like a great idea.
When it doesn’t work to be outside, having an exercise space inside is a great idea! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.