If you’re thinking about making your new home build more pet-friendly, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person there are home features you can add to make life easier (and way more fun) for you and your pets. Here are six clever pet additions you can add to your home.
Automatic Pet Door
This automatic pet door means your pet can walk up to it and it will open like magic! With a sensor on their collar, it opens as they get close. Whether it’s late-night bathroom breaks or midday romps in the backyard, you don’t have to play doorman every time they want in or out. Plus, it keeps out unwanted critters, since only pets with the right collar can trigger the door. Here’s my favorite: https://geni.us/AutoPetDoor
Pet Bowl Pot Filler
Tired of bending over to refill your pet’s water bowl? A pet bowl pot filler might be the solution you didn’t know you needed. You can refill the water bowl right where it sits without lugging it to the sink. Better yet, install a drain beneath it so you can easily dump out old water and refresh it without the mess. It’s like a mini kitchen upgrade, but for your pets!
Outdoor Water Bowl
An outdoor water bowl is essential if your pets spend a lot of time outside. This isn’t your standard water bowl though—it automatically fills up when it gets low, so they’ll always have fresh water. All you need is a hose bib connection, and it’s ready to go. Best part? It’s budget-friendly and easy to install. No more worrying about your pet running out of water on a hot day.
Shop my favorite here: https://geni.us/PetWaterBowl
Dog Shower
Yes, you read that right—your dog can have their very own shower! If you’ve ever tried to give a muddy dog a bath in your regular bathroom, you know what a mess it can be. Consider building a dedicated shower area in the laundry room that’s elevated so you don’t have to bend over while you’re scrubbing away.
Another option is an outdoor dog shower, ask for a hot water hose bib, so your pet gets a warm, comfortable bath outside, and your house stays cleaner.
I prefer this hot water bib
Here’s a budget friendly bib
Hidden Pet Gate
This one’s a game-changer if you need to keep pets out of certain areas. A hidden pet gate is recessed into the wall, so it’s invisible when you don’t need it but super handy when you do. No more tripping over bulky baby gates or dealing with an awkward setup. Whether you need to keep your pet out of the kitchen while cooking or block off certain rooms, this is a convenient, stylish solution.
It’s not cheap but but the best looking: https://hideagate.com/
This can also be a DIY project if your budget is coming up short.
Pet Room
Okay, this might sound over the top, but hear me out. If you’ve got some extra space—like that weird nook under the stairs that no one ever uses—why not turn it into a cozy pet room? I’ve seen people create entire little hideaways for their pets, complete with beds, toys, and even built-in storage for food and supplies. It’s a fun way to give your pets their own special space, and it makes use of otherwise wasted space in your home.
What other sweet pet features would you want at your house?
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