Below are a few simple tips and ideas suggested by us and other husky and sled dog owners.
As a dog owner, you probably don't notice the smell of your dog in your house. We certainly got used to it years ago!
It's amazing how much we notice the smell in the homes of other dog owners. Different dogs have different smells.
Although we have gotten used to the smell of our own dogs, visiting homes with other dogs in them reminds us just how much other people must notice it when they come and visit us in our home!
We do try our best to minimize the smell of our dogs in our house.
We use fabric refreshers such as febreze to freshen up furniture and upholstery. Fabric refreshers can make a real difference in the way your home smells if you have a dog or other pets
You can get a free sample of Febreze Freshener by simply clicking here and submitting your email.
Vacuuming carpets and upholstery can disturb dust and release that 'doggy-smell' into the house. 'Vacuum fresheners' such as Glade Drop-in-Vac are a good thing to use if you're bothered by the 'doggy' smell that vacuuming seems to stir up.
Having consulted with other husky and sled dog owners on the matter, the
Dyson DC04 or DC07 seem to be the preferred choice for reliability, longevity and ability to pick up husky hair. Dyson generally have pretty good deals on serving and replacement parts.
The
Dyson Dyson DC17 Animal
As much as we love our dogs and would not trade them for the world, we have to admit that sometimes we would improve their personal hygiene given if the choice!
We make sure that we keep our family as safe as possible. We limit dog food preparation to one area of our utility room and and use sanitizer spray after handling dog food.
Household sanitizer sprays are a must, and we use them regularly to keep our home safe and hygenic.
Right now you can get a free sample of Clorox Anywhere Spray
by clicking here and filling in your email.
This is a household sanitizer spray that we often use ourselves.
Pet Gates
Pet gates are definitely worth the investment of you have a husky or sled dog in your house. For us they keep feeding times a lot calmer than they might be otherwise. Our dogs can watch me prepare food from outside the kitchen, rather than getting under my feet.
I can still watch them too as I don't need to shut the door to keep them out of the room.
Please do be aware that some huskies and sled dogs can, and will, jump over pet gates. While they are useful, don't rely on them to keep your dogs secure when you are elsewhere.
There are a few simple modifications you can make to your home to make like a lot easier and more comfortable for older dogs.
If your dogs are allowed on the sofa, you can make or buy a set of Doggy Steps
A ramp to help them up any back or front-door steps is also a good idea.
We used a bit of board with rubber grip-mat glued on to stop the dogs - and us - slipping when it's wet outside.
You may also want to think about getting a portable Folding Pet Ramp
Rubber-backed carpet mats are good for houses with dogs in. You can pick them up for a reasonable price, and they're really good to have leading into the house from the back door.
They not only remove most of the dirt from the dogs' feet before they get to other parts of the house, but also help prevent them slipping around on kitchen tiles.