With only two-thirds of home garages being used to park cars people are starting to come up with creative ways of utilizing this space. With 62 percent of the population living in the United States owning at least one pet per household it was only a matter of time before someone came up with the ingenious idea of transforming their home garage into a play den for their pet. Although a great idea there are some precautions that home owners should take to ensure a safe and pleasant play area for their pet.
One of the things to take care of before allowing your pet to frolic in its new abode is the removal of any hazardous substances. Any hardware, paint cans, cleaning supplies, chemicals and tools should be removed and placed in a safe out of reach location or a chew-resistant, pet-proof container. Pets, especially dogs and small rodents (such as rabbits and guinea pigs) love to chew electrical wire. Make sure to place any wires in wall channels. These can be bought at any hardware store and are easy to install. Loose wires also pose a threat for pets that are running around. Pets can get tangled up and even break a bone.
Scrub and clean your concrete floors really well. Concrete floors are prone to absorbing motor oil and other chemicals that are harmful to your pet’s health. Try weather proofing your garage. A pet is just like a family member. You should never allow a pet to live in conditions that are not suitable for humans. Home garage can get really cold at night, that’s why it is important to have proper insulation and water proof. Last thing you want is for your pet to be in a wet cold environment. Apply laminated flooring. Concrete absorbs liquid causing bacteria to grow. Wooden floors also absorb liquids and can warp easily and be damaged by pets nails. Laminated plastic tiles will make for
Try to stay away from carpet, carpet will absorb spills and odors and just make for a big mess. Instead go with a typical pet bed. Place your pets pet away from any drafts. Remember to also create an area for your pets water and food. Keep away from bedding area to minimize on mess. Also place a plastic mat underneath the dishes to collect any spilt food or water., and most importantly buy toys!!!! Buy items that will keep your pet entertained while you are away. Nothing makes a pet happier than being stimulated mentally. Try to buy toys that stimulate all the senses. Sight, smell, hearing, should be the senses you are most concentrated on when purchasing toys for your pet.
With all these great additions you will have people knocking down your garage door. Make sure you have a a proper company like Hudson valley and their LaGrange Garage Doors, Germantown Garage Doors services to protect you and your pets.