After glossing the cat's basket, we now tackle the dog's niche. It is an integral part of the small family, so there is no reason that our doggie also does not have a niche or a basket worthy of the love one carries to him.

Is a basket or a niche obligatory?

No, but if on arrival in our home, the dog has no place to sleep, he will look for a place himself. A comfortable and cozy place where it will feel good . And who knows where he can throw his sights (in the drum of the washing machine for example or in our bed ...)! So that everyone can live in peace, it is therefore in the best interest to offer him a space that suits him and that does not disturb our daily lives. The ideal location depends on the breed. For example, Nordic dogs like the Finnish Spritz will find it easier to withstand the cold than a short-haired dog. So we ask before adopting in order to make the happiness of his new friend!

How to create a niche or an original basket for my dog?

Aesthetics should not take precedence over comfort . Before being an object of decoration, a niche or a basket is the place of refuge of the animal if it is afraid, or if it feels a need of solitude. If we are very close to our dog, we can "lend" our business: they carry our smell and create a reassuring atmosphere. In the garden, one opts for wooden huts, or hobbit houses (see the slide below) that is decorated with some cozy objects like a plaid for example. Inside, one can always try the very trendy tipi for dog that sells on the internet. In lack of space? There are tricks like raising the bed to slide the dog space underneath. And if we are adept DIY, even for our animals, we customize an old tire where we emerge our old leather suitcase from the closet.

Find in our slideshow ideas of niches and baskets for dogs completely crazy spotted on Pinterest!