The Dog Friendly Home: DIY Projects for Dog Lovers

by Ruth Strother

Let your creativity shape a fun and caring environment for you and your dog to enjoy every day of the year. Whether welcoming a new puppy into the house or trying to share a small apartment with an overactive Springer Spaniel, these home and garden projects cater to the needs of all DIY dog owners alike—from interior home improvement to beautiful lawns, special play areas, and other projects dogs love. The DIY projects in this book walk you through the reasons dogs love them as well as the benefits they provide to you and your dog. In addition, step-by-step instructions with full-color photography are included to build the projects. Valuable dog facts, insightful tips, and quick and easy mini-projects—including everything from homemade dog biscuits to fun games that make for a happy indoor dog—are also included. Learn how to a doghouse, dog window bench, raised food counter with storage, doggie den nightstand, outdoor agility projects, and more!

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Ruth Strother has been in the publishing industry for over thirty years. She was the first editor-in-chief of BowTie Press, owned by the publisher of Dog Fancy magazine, among others, and was instrumental in launching its book division. She's written twenty-five books for children, some under the name Ruth Berman.

Ruth was born in New York and spent her childhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She now lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love my dogs and I spoil them all the time. This book just gives me more ideas... It would be super easy to do these projects too since we do a lot of home improvement and own most of the tools we would need. This is a fun book and perfect for the dog lover in your life.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Includes instructions for constructing raised dog bowls.