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Crate & Barell you sly dogs you! Desk or Dresser-you decide.

Even if we could afford a mansion we don’t think we could live in one. We’d be missing out on a whole lot of invigorating fun if we lived in a large home. The furniture version of Tetris, a game we have played for many years in our small two bedroom apartment, has not only kept us fit by providing us with a hearty workout but has also given us hours of brain stimulating activity, which (crossing our fingers) we hope will ward off senility in our elderly stage of life. So it will come as no surprise to regular Modern Urban Living readers, we have a near fervent obsession with any item that converts, collapses or contorts into something else.

So imagine our excitement cruising the design scene this morning, to discover another transforming secretaire! The Convertible Compact Desk by Crate & Barrel is every studio and loft dweller’s home office solution. To the untrained eye it may appear to be your average ebony stained poplar dresser but oh no, no, no! This little chest holds a wonderful secret any laptop user will appreciate. When you slide the top panel of the bureau open it becomes a desk with enough room for your laptop and inside the dresser you will find plenty of storage space for all your files and requisite gadgets. The dresser/desk also features nifty cord cutouts so you can charge your IPod, phone or laptop while storing it discreetly in the roomy storage compartments. And when you’re done using the desk, you simply slide the panel back and it is once again a handsome dresser. Working a home office into your small space will not cost you an arm and a leg, at just $500 it’s an economical solution to your home office needs.

Crate & Barell you sly dogs you! Desk or Dresser-you decide.

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Common Dog House Training Problems – Peeing and Pooping

Peeing and pooping is probably the biggest and probably one of the most common dog house training problems. The first thing you have to remember and keep in mind is that your dog, like you, has to pee and poop. It is natural and you aren’t going to stop it. When you are house training your dog expect to come home to pee and poop. When you do, do not get mad at your dog. This would be like someone getting mad at you for breathing, something you do naturally, without thinking! There are quite a few ways to help them stop peeing and pooping everywhere.

1)Get some puppy potty training pads. These are thick, usually white, pads that look like thick paper towels.

2)Praise and treat your dog when he or she uses a potty pad or goes outside.

3)Always stay calm. If you come home and your dog has done his business on your floor, don’t get mad. Again, it is natural for you dog to do this.

4)While you are away, keep your dog in a room of your home that has hard floors. It is a whole lot easier to clean waste from a hard floor. Try to keep them and it off carpets.

5)Never think that rubbing your dogs nose in his own waste is going to help. First, this is just nasty, would you like it? Second, if you do decide to do that (please don’t), think about where your hands are going to be. They will be on your dogs head. Now think about whats going to happen when you want to pet him, he is going to pull away. You have just trained your dog to not want you to pet him. Good job! Not!

Common Dog House Training Problems – Peeing and Pooping

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Dog Crate Sizes

Many people who get a dog decide that they are going to crate train their dog. If you are considering this, there are a few things you need to consider, and one thing is the dog crate sizes. There are numerous crates available, and they are available in a wide variety of sizes to fit all dogs, from the tiniest teacup pet to the largest mastiff.

Why Use A Crate?

Crates are an essential tool when it comes to house training your dog. They are a great place for your dog to stay when you are at work all day, and also when everyone is asleep at night. Also, because dogs are much like their wolf cousins, they enjoy the comfort and coziness of being in a den, and a crate can serve this purpose nicely.

How To Select The Right Size Crate For Your Dog

When it comes to dog crate sizes, you have a whole lot of room (no pun intended) for ideas and suggestions. One of the best things to do is discuss it with a staff member at a pet store, or with your veterinarian. One of the first things you will need to consider is the size and breed of your dog. For example, if you have a Chihuahua, you really don’t need a large-sized kennel. On the other hand, you still need a crate that is large enough for your dog to move around in, and lay down in, both comfortably.

Your dog crate’s ceiling should be at least six inches taller than your dog. If you are purchasing the crate while the dog is still a puppy, you will need to take the breed and the expected size into consideration, or spend money on another crate later on. You’re probably wisest to purchase one that your puppy can grow into. Many have dividers, so you can make your puppy’s living area smaller and cozier, and then remove the divider as the puppy grows bigger.

The length of the crate should be at least six inches longer than the length of the dog, if not more. This will ensure that your dog has plenty of room, and is not cramped and uncomfortable. Here is some information that should help when it comes time to choosing the right dog crate sizes:

Tiny dogs (up to 25 lbs) – the crate should be 24”

Small dogs (up to 40 lbs) – the crate should be 30”

Medium dogs (up to 70 lbs) – the crate should be 36”

Large dogs (up to 90 lbs) – the crate should be 42”

Extra large dogs (up to 110 lbs) – the crate should be 48”

Giant breed dogs (over 110 lbs) – the crate should be 54”

If your dog is full grown, you should definitely weigh it, and take some measurements before you make your purchase. You want to make sure that you are looking at the right dog crates sizes, and crates that will fit in with your décor and lifestyle.

Dog Crate Sizes

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