Dogs need a bit of space from time to time. It might surprise you to learn, but every animal out there needs a little bit of peace and quiet! And even if your dog always seems to want to be in your lap, wagging their tail and trying to lick your face, they always settle best when they have a bit of space to themself.
However, when you’ve got both a dog and young children in the house, it can be quite hard to create a properly relaxing space for your dog. The kids love to pet and play with them, and there’s always some kind of noise going on!
But you can still set up a relaxing zone for your dog to spend some calm, unobstructed time in. Here’s what we recommend for a busy home like yours.
Where Do They Like to Spend Time?
Your dog’s sleeping space should be in the area of your home that they like the most. If that’s your bedroom, so be it! If it’s the living room, or even the kitchen, then so be it!
If they like to spend time there, shop around for the nicest Bunty dog beds you can find and then build their little sleeping space in the favourite zone!
Of course, if it’s a high traffic room, you’re going to want to build their sleep space a bit more out of the way. For one, it’ll be more peaceful for your pup, and secondly, it won’t cause as much of a trip hazard!
Create a Den for Them
Dogs, much like wolves, like to have a snuggly, protective space to sleep in. It’s why they like blankets (on top of how soft and warm they are), and it’s the reason behind crate training being so incredibly successful.
So, why not build a little den for them? Not only will this make it much easier for your dog to put themselves out of the way, but it draws a proper boundary between your dog’s private space and the rest of the family.
For younger children, that makes rules about when to leave your dog alone a lot easier to demonstrate.
Set a Rule: If Your Dog is in Their Bed, Do Not Disturb!
Speaking of rules, this is the third important thing we want to mention! There should be a rule in your house surrounding your dog’s bed or den: if they’re using it, no one should disturb them.
If you need to get your dog out of their space, entice them out with a treat or by calling them, and only ever physically remove them in an emergency. You need to show your dog that this is their calm and private space just as much, and unlike children, you can’t just tell them that!
Dogs need relaxing sleep spaces too. Create one in a busy family home by placing it just right, creating a defined comfy den, and laying down a privacy rule.
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