{"id":2137,"date":"2020-08-04T09:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/?p=2137"},"modified":"2020-08-26T16:49:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T20:49:25","slug":"add-a-dog-shower-to-your-next-flip-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/add-a-dog-shower-to-your-next-flip-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Add a Dog Shower to your next Flip&#8230;  Here&#8217;s Why!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As an owner of two mischievous little dachshunds, I can tell you with great confidence that keeping them clean is not a simple task! Sure, they\u2019re easy enough to pick up (if I can get a hold of them) and carry to the bathtub, but what a mess they make. They\u2019re not interested in being in that tub any more than I\u2019m interested in trying to keep them there. When I heard that some people were installing dedicated dog showers in their homes, I immediately thought the idea was genius. What a great way to help your flip stick out in a crowded market!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not a dog lover, then the idea of installing a doggie wash station in your home probably makes you raise an eyebrow. Hear me out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.57.30-AM-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Shower Design 1\" class=\"wp-image-2152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.57.30-AM-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.57.30-AM-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.57.30-AM-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.57.30-AM.jpg 1424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Design by: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Martha O&#039;Hara Interiors (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/oharainteriors.com\" target=\"_blank\">Martha O&#8217;Hara Interiors<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve had doggie daycares forever. Dog spas are becoming increasingly popular.&nbsp;<strong>In-home dog showers are a natural extension of where we\u2019ve already been going.&nbsp;<\/strong>They\u2019re trendy! And if you\u2019re thinking of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/how-to-start-investing-in-county-foreclosure-tax-deed-auctions-wholesalers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"investing in a luxury flip property (opens in a new tab)\">investing in a luxury flip property<\/a>, staying updated on the latest trends will always maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Article:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/add-a-dog-shower-to-your-next-flip-heres-why\/#Why_Is_a_Dog_Shower_Better_Than_a_Human_Shower\" >Why Is a Dog Shower Better Than a Human Shower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/add-a-dog-shower-to-your-next-flip-heres-why\/#Build_a_Dog_Shower_That_Will_Make_Fido_Flip\" >Build a Dog Shower That Will Make Fido Flip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/add-a-dog-shower-to-your-next-flip-heres-why\/#Pet_Lovers_Will_Obsess_Over_a_Dedicated_Dog_Shower\" >Pet Lovers Will Obsess Over a Dedicated Dog Shower<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_a_Dog_Shower_Better_Than_a_Human_Shower\"><\/span>Why Is a Dog Shower Better Than a Human Shower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how often to bathe your dog depends on their breed and general activity \u2014 you know your dog better than I do. But if they decide to roll around in the mud or dig into forgotten bags of garbage, they need a bath before they\u2019re allowed back on the couch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 63 million households with dogs in the United States. That\u2019s a lot of dog owners struggling to get their furry friends into the bathtub or chasing their pets around the backyard with a hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t ignore it, either. Dogs will naturally groom themselves to a point, but even the cleanliest of canines is going to need a helping hand from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.24-AM-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Shower Design 2\" class=\"wp-image-2154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.24-AM-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.24-AM-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.24-AM-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.24-AM-1536x1110.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.24-AM.jpg 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/avignon-laundry-room-orange-county-phvw-vp~31075796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arthur Gomez (opens in a new tab)\">Arthur Gomez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to get your pooch sparkling clean than to have a dedicated spot in your home for that purpose? If you\u2019re looking at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/rehabbing-a-fix-flip-a-beginners-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"renovating your flip property (opens in a new tab)\">renovating your flip property<\/a>, the laundry room and mudroom are great places to hook into existing plumbing and offer a nice out-of-the-way spot.&nbsp;<strong>A dog shower sure beats kneeling on the bathroom floor while man\u2019s best friend splashes water all over the walls \u2014 and you!&nbsp;<\/strong>Trust me, I know. I might as well be taking a bath at the same time because I end up just as wet with even more to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated washing station is comfortable and practical. They generally have enough room for you to stand inside if needed. (Hmm&#8230;might be something to consider next time you\u2019re waiting for your teenager to get out of the bathroom because you need to shower and get to the office for a morning meeting. Oh, who am I kidding? Does anyone go to the office anymore in <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/covid-19s-effect-on-the-housing-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2020 (opens in a new tab)\">2020<\/a>?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_Dog_Shower_That_Will_Make_Fido_Flip\"><\/span>Build a Dog Shower That Will Make Fido Flip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How much does it cost to install a dog shower? Like anything else you want to buy, it depends. How big do you want to make it? What materials are you going to use? How fancy do you want it to be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to install a dog shower in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/fix-and-flip-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a property you plan to flip (opens in a new tab)\">a property you plan to flip<\/a>, then&nbsp;<strong>consider it a surefire investment and don\u2019t skimp on the materials<\/strong>. You want your property to stand out from the rest of the market, and this upgrade will certainly gain your listing additional exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.44-AM-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Shower Design 3\" class=\"wp-image-2155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.44-AM-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.44-AM-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.44-AM-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.44-AM-1536x1074.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-15-at-8.58.44-AM-2048x1432.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Dog Shower design &amp; photo by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Metropolitan Homes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolitancustomhomes.net\" target=\"_blank\">Metropolitan Custom<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitancustomhomes.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Metropolitan Homes (opens in a new tab)\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Metropolitan Homes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolitancustomhomes.net\" target=\"_blank\">Homes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect to <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/use-scope-of-work-templates-to-estimate-rehab-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"budget (opens in a new tab)\">budget<\/a> somewhere in the vicinity of $3,500, but don\u2019t worry; you are adding a real benefit to the property. Even if a potential buyer doesn\u2019t own a dog, this special shower can easily be used as a utility washing station for smelly sports gear or messy art projects. Don\u2019t underestimate the value that you\u2019re creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pet_Lovers_Will_Obsess_Over_a_Dedicated_Dog_Shower\"><\/span>Pet Lovers Will Obsess Over a Dedicated Dog Shower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People love to pamper their pets, and better still, they love letting other people KNOW that they love to pamper their pets! When you\u2019re looking to add value to your luxury flip property and give it that little something extra to stand out from the crowd,&nbsp;<strong>a dog shower is a great way to appeal to a buyer who has no problem springing for Fido\u2019s extra creature comforts<\/strong>. You can be sure that the pics will appear on Instagram not long after the SOLD sign goes up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think? Is a pet shower a great idea, or would you rather invest your money elsewhere in the home? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an owner of two mischievous little dachshunds, I can tell you with great confidence that keeping them clean is not a simple task! 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