True or False?

Dogs have sweat glands in their paws.

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Sharing your home with a dog (or three) doesn’t mean giving up on style. A few smart design choices can keep your space looking great and stand up to the messiest paws.

Skip wall-to-wall carpet if you can—pet hair, muddy prints, and accidents are no match for hardwood or tile. Performance fabrics like microfiber or indoor-outdoor materials can make your couch last longer (and smell fresher). In the kitchen or entryway, washable rugs are your new best friend.

If your dog’s crate is an eyesore, consider a “furniture-style” one that blends in with your decor. Some even double as side tables or benches.

Built-in feeding stations, mudroom dog showers, and pet-proof cabinets? Not just fancy—totally functional. These little upgrades can make a big difference in daily life with a pup.

You know that dog bed you’re always trying to hide before guests come over? This isn’t that. While most dog beds need to be hidden away, LAY LO’s are made to be seen.


LAY LO® beds blend beautifully into your space with curated patterns designed alongside artists and interior creatives. They’re as stylish as your furniture—and built to last. (No wonder they were chosen as a NY Times Wirecutter Pick.)


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• Durable, dig-proof cover in exclusive patterns


• Washable + swappable covers for easy cleaning


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• 1-year quality guarantee + live support from dog experts

Here’s the real hack: when your dog feels more comfortable and secure, they feel more at home. 


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Explore the various designs here and see why this is the dog bed worth displaying.

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If your living room feels more like your dog’s den than your own, you’re not alone. But pet-friendly doesn’t have to mean plastic mats and sad slipcovers. With a few tweaks, your space can handle muddy paws and still look great.

Start with the sofa—slipcovers in tight-weave fabrics like velvet or canvas are easier to clean and can hide scratches better than loose knits. Washable rugs are another game changer. They catch messes, protect your floors, and roll into the washing machine when needed.

Don’t forget the small stuff. Upgraded pet bowls, storage bins, and even litter box covers can blend into your space instead of standing out.

Even in a rental, smart design choices go a long way. Your dog might not care about the color palette, but you deserve to.

Valerie wasn’t built for the wild. At just eight pounds, this miniature dachshund was more used to cuddles and cafés than dodging eagles and venomous snakes. But after vanishing from a campsite on Kangaroo Island in late 2023, she defied all expectations.

For 16 months, Valerie survived alone on the rugged Australian island—an area roughly 75 times the size of Manhattan. She evaded traps, avoided people, and somehow found enough food and water to keep going. Volunteers tried everything from roast chicken to tuna to lure her in.

Then, finally, it happened: Valerie was caught and reunited with her owners.

Experts say her breed’s boldness and natural instincts likely played a role. Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers—they’re built tough, even if they look like little sausages in sweaters.

• This is not your average dog bed (our pups approved)

• Signs your dog is excited

• Mama dog refuses to be separated from her puppy

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🤔 True or False?: True! While dogs don’t sweat like humans, they do have sweat glands in their paw pads.

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