My husband Terry and I recently added a new family member to our household and his name is Cooper! We love him, but giving him a bath after a muddy walk in our personal bathtub was not so much fun.
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We came up with the perfect solution – a pet washing (or shower) station. This is a great way to be able to wash Cooper at home as well as add value to our house.
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We decided to construct the bathing station in a corner of our laundry room. You could also build one in a mudroom or basement. You will need to think about plumbing lines when selecting a location.
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The shower floor was raised to make bathing easier.
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Plumbing was added.
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An attractive tiled floor was installed for our pet-washing station.
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Subway tile was added and completed our pet washing-station project!
Do you have a furry friend in your house? I hope this step-by-step process inspires you to create a dog-washing station. If DIY is not your thing and you need help, text Terry at O’Brien Home Improvements at 513-305-2850 and he can provide a free quote.