Tips and preparations for keeping your pet dog indoors, such as room layout

What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping a dog indoors? First, let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of keeping a dog indoors.

・It becomes easier to communicate with your dog
If you keep your dog indoors and spend a lot of time with it, you may notice things like "He's doing fine" or "He doesn't seem to be feeling well."It will be easier to notice the changes.By noticing any changes in your dog's health or injuries early on, you can take it to the vet before it gets worse. One of the benefits of keeping your dog indoors is that you can spend more time communicating with it and getting in close contact with it, building a trusting relationship with it.

Easy to maintain
Indoor dogs are easier to groom than outdoor dogs because they get less dirt on their bodies.When you come back from a walk or outing, give your dog some grooming by brushing it and wiping its feet.

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- Less risk of escape
If you keep your dog outside, there is a risk that the lead will come off or the chain will break and the dog will escape.As long as owners are careful when taking their pet for a walk or when opening the door or windows,There's not much worry about escape.

The room gets dirty easily
Your dog may spill food, drool on things they chew or hold in their mouth, get hair on furniture, or leave dirt behind after going out.If you keep a dog indoors, your room will get dirtier than ever before.It is also not possible to completely eliminate toilet odors.

-Don't invite people with allergies to your home
If you have an animal allergy, you may experience redness of the skin and constant tears and runny nose due to a reaction to dog hair.In severe cases, allergies can be life-threatening, so people with allergies cannot be invited to a home where a dog is kept indoors. In some cases, owners may develop allergies themselves.

If you are going to keep a dog indoors, what points should you be careful of? Here are two points you should be aware of when keeping a dog indoors.

Dogs vary in size and personality depending on the breed, so choosing a dog that suits your individual situation, such as your home and living environment, will ensure a comfortable care experience for both owner and dog.

Japanese dogs are cautious and sensitive to personal space.Therefore, you need to reserve a large space for your dog. If you cannot reserve enough space, consider a breed that is not a Japanese dog. Also,Dog breeds that shed hair lose large amounts of hair twice a year, in spring and autumn.During the shedding season, brushing and cleaning will be necessary more than usual as loose hair will fly around and stick to sofas and furniture.Dog breeds that don't shed hair do not shed much, so brushing and cleaning is relatively less of a hassle.

If you keep your pet indoors in an apartment, the space is limited, soIt is safer to have a medium or small dog than a large one.In addition, dog breeds that are relatively calm, easy to train, and don't bark much are also recommended for indoor pets.

<Examples of dog breeds that are easy to keep indoors>
·Chihuahua
·toy poodle
・Miniature Schnauzer
·Yorkshire terrier

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There are differences depending on the breed and also the sex of the dog.
If females are not spayed or neutered, they will go into heat about twice a year, which will result in period-like bleeding and swelling of the genitals.Use sanitary pants to prevent the room from getting dirty. Be aware that they may become restless, appear anxious, or want to get close to males, so be careful when walking them.

Males do not have a rutting season, but instead exhibit marking and mounting behaviors.Therefore, if you have other pets with you or when walking your dog, be careful not to cause trouble to other people or your dog.

If you keep a dog indoors, you need to be creative with the layout of the room. Keep in mind the following four points to create a comfortable environment for your dog.

Dogs are generally territorial animals, so make sure to create a place where they can relax without being disturbed by anyone.

It is important to provide your dog with personal space, such as a cage, pen, or dedicated room.To allow your dog to relax, we recommend placing its cage or pen away from human traffic and avoiding places such as near windows.
If you have extra rooms, you can also create a special room for your dog.

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Place the toilet in a quiet location.
If you place the litter box in a place where family members frequently come and go, or in a noisy corner of the living room, your dog will not be able to relieve himself calmly.Choosing a place where it's easy to clean up your dog's waste will make daily cleaning easier.

Hardwood floors in particular can be slippery for dogs, increasing the risk of injury.Therefore, it is a good idea to use non-slip flooring such as cushioned flooring or tile sheets for your dog to walk on. If your dog has finished toilet training, you can also lay down a mat.

Use a gate to prevent your pet from entering the kitchen, where there are many dangerous items, or escaping through the front door.In addition, install gates around bathrooms where there is a risk of accidental ingestion or drowning, and other areas where you don't want your dog to enter, to separate areas where your dog can move freely from areas you don't want your dog to enter.

From here on, we will introduce some points to be careful of when keeping a dog indoors. Be sure to keep these points in mind when keeping a dog indoors.

Proper room temperature control is very important for your dog to live a healthy and comfortable life. Although it depends on the breed of dog and the season,The comfortable room temperature for dogs is said to be 18 to 26 degrees Celsius.。
In addition to air conditioning, make sure the room gets plenty of sunlight and good ventilation to keep the room temperature comfortable for your dog. It's also a good idea to provide your dog with cooling and warming items such as blankets and beds so that he can regulate his own temperature even in an air-conditioned room.
Puppies and senior dogs are especially sensitive to heat and cold, so keep a close eye on them and keep the room temperature under control.

An environment that is safe for humans may not be the same for dogs.

On slippery tiles or flooring, your child will not be able to use their nails properly and will slip, leading to a fall and risk of injury or strain on their legs and back.Lay down a sheet or carpet to prevent your pet from slipping.If you are going to lay down carpet, we recommend one with short pile, as long pile carpets can catch your cat's claws.

Also, be sure to keep bookshelves, cupboards, and other items whose contents may fall out out of your dog's range, and keep fragile items away from your dog.

Depending on what is ingested and the amount, it can be life-threatening.Therefore, it is important to be careful to prevent accidental ingestion. Therefore, try to keep anything that may be ingested out of reach of your dog.
特に好奇心旺盛な子犬はなんでも口に入れるため注意が必要です。また、ワンちゃんがくわえているものを無理に取ろうとすると、取られまいと思って飲み込んでしまう可能性もあるため、無理に取ろうとしないようにしましょう。
もし誤飲してしまった場合は、無理に吐かせようとせず、動物病院で診てもらってください。

＜ワンちゃんの誤飲に気をつけたいもの＞
・ティッシュペーパー
・使い捨てカイロ
・電池
・針
・アクセサリー
・漂白剤、洗剤
・薬
・たばこ
・お酒

Also,チョコレートやキシリトールガム、玉ねぎ、香辛料といったワンちゃんにとって危険な食べ物の誤飲にも注意が必要です。

ワンちゃんの体やよく使っているグッズ、トイレ等のニオイ対策を行うことも重要です。
日頃のブラッシングや歯みがきでワンちゃんの体を清潔に保つほか、サロンや自宅で定期的にシャンプーをしてあげましょう。また、ワンちゃんがよく使うおもちゃやベッドなどもニオイが付きやすいので、こまめに洗濯してあげましょう。
その他、室内の換気や消臭効果のあるトイレシート、ペット用の消臭スプレーの活用もオススメです。

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マンションや隣のお家が近いと、ワンちゃんの鳴き声が騒音となり、周りの住民の迷惑になってしまうこともあります。まずは、無駄吠えさせないようしっかりしつけをしましょう。
そのほか、防音カーテンや床に防音材を敷くのも効果的です。

ワンちゃんの抜け毛が部屋に散らばっていると、衛生的にも見た目にも良くないです。また、マンションなどの共用部に抜け毛が多く落ちてしまうと、他の住民の迷惑になることもあるので、注意が必要です。
できるだけこまめにブラッシングし、抜け毛を除去しましょう。換毛期には抜け毛が散らないよう洋服などを着せてあげるのもオススメです。

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賃貸物件では、大前提としてペット可かどうか確認したうえで飼い始めましょう。
また、ペット可の物件であっても全員がペット好きとは限らないので、周りの住民に不快な思いをさせないようルールやマナーをしっかり守ることが大切です。共用部では自由にさせず、抱っこをする・リードを短く持つなどの配慮も必要です。

ワンちゃんの鳴き声や室内を走り回る音が周りの部屋に響かないよう、防音カーテンや床にカーペットを敷くなどの気配りもマナーの1つです。また、無駄吠えしないようしつけることも大切です。

室内でワンちゃんを飼うことには、コミュニケーションの取りやすさ、安全性、お手入れのしやすさなど多くのメリットがあります。一方、部屋が汚れやすい、ニオイがつきやすい、周りの住民に配慮が必要となる点などには注意が必要です。

ワンちゃんと飼い主さんが心地良く暮らすため、室内飼いに適したお部屋の環境作りとレイアウトの工夫を行いましょう。