5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home

November 4, 2016

5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home

 

If you’ve ever had to wash a dog, you’ll know it can be quite the ordeal. The dog is dirty to begin with and you have to get it up into the sink or bathtub, awkwardly maneuver the hose, wash the dog, dry the dog enough so it isn’t dripping all over the place, get it out, and clean up the mess. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

A dog washing station built into the design of your home is one way to make the whole process a lot easier. Here are 5 benefits of having a dedicated built-in dog wash station in your house.


 

1. It’s in the prime location

When you have to walk your dirty dog through the rest of the house to get to a sink or bathtub you get the dirt and mud everywhere. With a built-in dog wash station you can make sure it’s right next to a door, so when you get back from a muddy walk, the washing station is right there.


5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home // They're in a prime location, usually near the backyard or in the mudroom/laundry. Ideal for when you don't want your dirty dog running through the house.

Designed by Ironside Architect.

2. Everything is kept together

Having a built in dog wash station also creates a designated dog area, a spot where all their toys, treats, shampoos, leashes, and other things can be stored together, keeping life more organized.


5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home // You can have shelves surrounding them keeping all the shampoos, treatments and snacks easily within reach.

Interior design by Martha O’Hara Interiors. Photography by Corey Gaffer.

3. Dogs get cleaner easier

You’ll get a cleaner dog with less effort, and who wouldn’t want that?


5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home // It's easier to clean them - since there's no dirty water for them to sit in they are really able to get clean.

Designed by avenue design.

4. There’s more space

A built in dog wash station is also much larger than your average sink, giving the dog more space to move around and making it easier for you to give them directions and move them as necessary.


5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home // There's more space for your dog to feel comfortable, especially if you have a large dog.

Designed by Kariouk Associates. Photography by Christian Lalonde Photolux Studio.

5. It’s the perfect height

The height of a built in dog wash station is usually just right for them to get in without needing to be lifted. This keeps the dirt on the dog rather than getting on your clothes as you lift them into a sink.


5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home // They're the perfect height for your pup to jump into and you don't have to bend over too much to wash them.

Designed by Hamish Murray Construction, Inc. Photography by KuDa Photography.

5 Benefits Of Having A Dog Wash Station In Your Home