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Keep Your Bush Dwelling Cat Happy
All cats are natural predators. The only difference is that some cats are tree dwellers and other cats are bush dwellers. When it comes to your home, it’s important to know the difference so you can set up an environment that will keep your cat happy. A few well-placed sitting areas and a cat flap can make all the difference in the life of your pet.
It’s easy to figure out which kind of cat you have. A bush dwelling cat will be more interested in hiding under chairs than it will be in getting to the top of your bookshelf. This allows them to use their hunting instincts to observe the area from a vantage point they are comfortable with. Tree dwelling cats prefer to be up high, looking...
read moreReduce Pet Mess with Pet Doors
Pets can be messy little creatures. This mess can ruin your relationship with your pet if you don’t take measures to do something about it. With simple products like pet doors and welcome mats, you can reduce your pet mess considerably. In turn, this will allow you and your pet to enjoy the relationship to its fullest.
Part of the problem is that your pet has to ask your permission to go outside. They scratch on the door, bark, whine and do other things that aren’t so pleasant. If they don’t get out soon enough, they may even relieve themselves on your floor. Once outside, your pet may turn to digging or barking as a way by which to release their frustration. The digging means your pet gets dirty, as well as damaging plants and grass, while the barking can...
read moreReduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs
One of the most expensive costs through the year is the cost of heating and cooling your home. If you can reduce these costs just a little bit, the money you save can be put into your home to reduce those costs even more. In the end, you can raise the value of your home, and reduce heating and cooling costs at the same time. Simple and inexpensive implementations like dog doors can save you a ton of cash.
- Use your thermostat correctly — You may think you are saving money by shutting the heating or air off but, if your system has to work harder to heat or cool your home when you turn it back on, you’re going to spend more. The system will use more energy, and it will have to work harder, which means more repairs in the end. Set your thermostat at one... read more
Reduce Insect Infestation around Your Home
If there is one thing that can ruin a beautiful day, it is the insects that want to enjoy it as much as you do. You can’t escape them entirely, and they are necessary for the eco-system, but you can make efforts to keep them out of your home. A dog door and some creative gardening may be the answer to your insect problem.
- Create a perimeter of insect-repelling plants. Insects love plants, but there are certain scents that repel them. Almost any kind of mint will make insects want to avoid your home. If they are repelled from the perimeter of the lawn, you don’t have to worry about them inside the home.
- Eliminate entry opportunities. Install a dog door so that your... read more
Affordable Tips to Enhance Home Security
Home security systems can be expensive. If a crook knows how to circumvent them, they can also be a waste of money. By all means, invest in a home security system, but also take a few affordable steps to make your home more secure in general. Simple things like creative landscaping and pet doors can create a more secure home environment.
- Get creative with your landscaping — If you have bushes close to the house, you have a perfect hiding spot for a potential robber. On the other hand, bushes with thorns on them, like roses, make a great natural deterrent.
- Install pet doors — With these installed, you don’t have to open your door in the middle of the night to let your pet out. You can make it so your dog has access to all areas of... read more
House Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Keeping your home clean takes time and dedication. Sometimes fighting off just the dust is a chore all its own. When you have one or more pets, your chores can easily double. A few simple tips can decrease the time spent cleaning the house so you can spend more time having fun with your pet(s) and loved ones. Taking the time to do something like installing a doggie door could be the key.
- Install a doggie door. When your pet doesn’t have to wait for you to open the door, the chances of an “accident” decrease dramatically, so you have nothing to clean up.
- Buy a pet vacuum. Vacuums made for pet owners do a great job of cleaning up pet hair with the rest of debris in your... read more
Reduce Risk of Pet Destruction
As much as you love your pets, they can be destructive to your home. With the right tools and some training, you can reduce the risk of damage to your home and live happily with your pet. You first need to understand the nature of your pet and invest in things like pet door wall installation. Brisbane homeowners get a significant amount of relief after implementing these tips.
Dogs are scavengers and cats are hunters. The behaviors that these animals have are natural. In order to keep them from destroying your home with these behaviors, you have to meet their natural needs. This means using a healthy diet, play time and an environment that meets their needs. Sometimes animals display behaviors based on their training. For example, your dog might scratch at the door to let you...
read moreHouse Breaking in Brisbane Made Easy
You saw that puppy, and all you could think about was how warm and cuddly he or she was. A friend for life: someone to greet you or your children, and someone who would endlessly appreciate all that you did. Then you got home — and within a couple of days remembered the agony of housebreaking a puppy on a limited schedule. Relax; your experience isn’t ruined. You just need some tips and tools like dog doors. Brisbane residents get great results from the tips here.
Timing is everything
Puppies have small digestive systems, so it doesn’t take long for the process to end. Wait about 15-20 minutes after eating and then take the puppy outside. As soon as the...
read moreGreat Pet Doors Make for Happy Pets
Pet doors are not novelties or a method by which to spoil your pet. They are a necessity for pet owners who want to have some freedom, offer the same to their pets, and basically just want a happy household. This is especially true for owners of small dogs, the kind of little dogs which are naturally nervous and have a reputation for a limited ability to control their bladders. Small pet doors give small animals the freedom to go outside as needed, but they help spare your carpets as well. Below are some of the benefits of these doors.
- You can leave the house for an extended period of time. Your pet can go in and out as it needs to, so you don’t have to worry about rushing home, and there isn’t an accident to find when you do arrive.
- Reduce behaviors... read more
Free Your Cat’s Natural Instincts, Free Yourself
Having a pet is a huge responsibility. Sometimes it can even feel like more of a responsibility than a joy. If you are feeling inhibited by the experience, there is a good chance your pet is as well. What you and your cat both need is a bit of freedom. It may be time to make some changes to accommodate you both. You can start with cat door installation. Brisbane can be much more enjoyable for you both if you install this ingenious product.
Cats are notorious for having their own agenda. People get them as cute kittens and don’t realize what they actually have is a hunter who can also be a pleasant companion. Cats are carnivores, and they enjoy the hunt. When they are trapped in the house...
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