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Adopting a dog is a wonderful way to help a pet in need. When you’re planning to adopt a dog, it’s important to know what to expect after bringing your new pet back to your apartment. Dogs from shelters or rescue groups often need a bit of help adjusting to their new home. Keep the following tips in mind to make sure your pet feels comfortable in their new surroundings.
Stick to a Routine
Adopted dogs do well when they have structure in their lives, which they might not have had in shelters. Plan a routine for you and your dog, and make sure you stick to it on a regular basis. For example, you should feed your new dog and take them for walks at the same times each day. Establishing a routine can make it easier for your dog to feel at home instead of anxious.
Have Supplies Ready
Don’t wait until after bringing your dog home to get a bed or crate and other supplies. Have these supplies on hand when your dog comes home for the first time. Set up your dog’s bed or crate, along with blankets and toys, in a quiet area. This gives your dog somewhere to go if they’re feeling stressed or anxious.
Work on Training Right Away
Plan on getting started with training right from the start, such as teaching your dog to sit or walk on a leash. Keep training sessions short and fun to prevent your dog from getting bored or distracted. Keep in mind that training should always be a positive experience for your dog.
Be Patient
Your dog might need some time to get used to your home. If they do something they’re not supposed to during those first few weeks of settling in, such as chewing on furniture, remember to be patient. Avoid scolding or punishing your dog, which can lead to more anxiety. Instead, gently redirect your dog’s attention, and make sure you’re spending quality time with them each day.
Our pet-friendly apartments in Lake Oswego, OR allow up to two pets. Please contact us for details on our pet policy, floor plans, and more!
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Everyone loves snuggling with their dogs, especially when they know that they have groomed their dogs on their own. At times people pay someone to groom their dogs, but what will you do when you're on a budget? You have to make sure that you learn how to do-it-yourself. You can groom your dog in different styles that makes them nice and clean. When you are living in our apartments in Lake Oswego, you have to make sure that you learn some of the DIY tips for grooming your dog.
Brush and Bathe Your Dog Regularly
Most people forget that dogs require to be bathed and brushed regularly. Others have never done it because they do not know that it is important. When you are living at Kruseway Commons, this is one of the DIY tips for grooming a dog that you have to learn. Brushing your dog is one of the ways that can help you maintain the hygiene of your dog. However, you have to ensure that you bathe your dog first using a very high-quality shampoo to remove all the dirt in your dog’s fur.
Cut Your Dog’s Fur
After bathing and brushing your dog, you have to make sure that you cut the hair of your dog. To avoid cutting your dog, make sure that you are trimming it when dry and clean. You must also ensure that you use very sharp scissors if not shears to trim your dog’s hair on the face, tail, and feet.
Safely Shave Your Dog
Apart from trimming your dog’s hair, you have to also ensure that you shave your dog. This also requires you to have your dog cleaned and dried first. Begin shaving your dog from the neck, down the body. You have to make sure that you are more careful when you are shaving around the thighs, hips, and the joint above the hind leg’s hock.
Trim Your Dog’s Nails
As a pet parent, you have to make sure that you learn how to trim your dog’s nails on your own. Have the right tools required in trimming the nails and then be confident in what you are doing.
In conclusion, you may think that grooming your dog when you are at Kruseway Commons is very difficult but it is not. All you need to do is have the right equipment and believe in what you are doing. If you'd like to learn more about our pet-friendly apartments, please contact us today.
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Since our Lake Oswego, OR apartments are pet-friendly, we see lots of furry friends come through our community. Sure, some of our residents purchase toys for their four-legged family members from stores, but others have found ways to keep their kitties entertained using DIY methods. With that in mind, we thought we'd share a few ideas with you.
1. Yarn Ball Catnip Toys
Using a Styrofoam ball and every cat's favorite treat, you can easily create a sensation that'll keep your cat entertained for hours. The trick here is using a little hot glue and strips of yarn to mask the Styrofoam and make it irresistible to your feline friend.
2. DIY Cat Tent
If you think your favorite holey t-shirt has seen its last leg, think again, our friend. When you're creating a DIY cat tent, that ratty old t-shirt can come in handy and breathe new life into a piece of fabric that's given you so many memories already. Two wire coat hangers do most of the work, while the fabric simply drapes over the shape you'll create when the hangers are attached to cardboard. The end result is a hidey-space any cat would love to have in its home.
3. Toilet Roll Treat Dispensers
Don't toss out your empty Charmin rolls just yet! Your fuzzball can have a great playdate with the cardboard that's left over. Put a few bite-sized treats into an empty toilet paper roll, then fold both ends, making sure to leave enough space so that the treats can come out when the toy is played with properly. When you're closing it up, don't fold the second tab all the way in, so the treats have a way to make it out onto the floor.
4. Hanging Cat Scratch Post
Put new life into old wood by wrapping some sisal rope around it in a way that will make kitty happy. This DIY scratching post enables your cat to unleash his natural tendencies without tearing up your rugs or furniture. Plus, it looks pretty on the wall when it's made correctly.
Are you searching for a pet-friendly apartment in Lake Oswego? We're glad you've found Kruseway Commons! Be sure to check out our available floor plans today!
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Practically all living creatures get used to some type of routine, whether they want to or not. For some, the change in a routine may be little more than a nuisance. For others, it can be catastrophic. Even if your cat or dog seems easygoing about a new change in the schedule, though, it may be feeling the stress more than you think. Here are a few ways to help your pet cope, so both of you can relax and enjoy each other's company.
Action tips
Here are a few suggestions to get started:
- Distractions: Whether it's a bird feeder outside your window or more chew toys for your dog, the idea is to keep your pet as busy as possible while you're away.
- Increments: If possible, try adjusting the schedule a few hours at a time before you dive into the new routine.
- Calm down: Your pet knows when you're stressed. Being calm when you leave the home can promote calm in your pet and reduce the anxiety after you go.
- Play more: When you're with your pets, stimulate them with more active play.
Understanding your pet
If your new routine requires you to leave your dog for longer than you'd like, consider asking a neighborhood kid to play with your pet during the day or hire a dog walker. These social animals have the ability to be self-sufficient, but they're happier when they're with people. Cats can handle the isolation a little better, but they'll still crave your attention when you're with them. Some pets are comforted by being confined to a single space, such as a crate or a bedroom. Leaving the TV or radio on can also help them feel more comfortable, especially at the very beginning of the shift in schedule. According to studies, this trick seems to work more for dogs than for cats. Felines are naturally more accustomed to finding ways to fill their time when you're gone.
Our apartments in Lake Oswego are naturally better when you have someone to share them with. If you're looking for an apartment complex that wants your pet there as much as you do, call Kruseway Commons to learn more about our facilities.
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