Dogs & Slipcovers

They go hand in hand around my place. Since I've done upholstery for several years, I've tackled making slipcovers since becoming a pet owner. Sewing has always been my least favorite aspect of upholstery so I've usually resorted to just using an old bedspread or sheet thrown over the sofa or chairs. Of course all of this could have been avoided if I'd just kept my girls off the furniture. So when I see photos like this one it motivates me to get sewing. But why is the dog on a hard floor when it could be in a comfy chair? I'll never understand.

Do You Slipcover?

I ordered one of these slipcovers for my sofa and it's not exactly a "sure-fit". I got tired of the king size comforter I kept on the sofa plus it is too much of a hassle to wash on a regular basis. With all things good there are downfalls and with having indoor pets keeping the home the way it once was is is one of them. It's a lost cause, especially since I have the pet door. There's no one to blame but myself. When my girls were puppies I thought it was so cute watching them attempt to get up on the furniture with me. Then I aided them by moving the ottoman next to the chair or sofa and laying a cushion on the floor giving them steps and, as a result, a welcome mat. By all indications from the photos below I am not alone in giving a pet a bit of freedom.