Avoiding Dog Damage to Painted Surfaces

Dog ownership has risen dramatically in 2020 and as dog lovers/owners ourselves, we wanted to share a few hints for avoiding doggie damage to painted surfaces in and around your house.

The main areas that take the hardest hits from puppies or even adult dogs are exterior doors, facia boards, trim boards, and even drywall. Below we offer some tips that could save you costly repairs:

• Have your painting contractor use a rubberized paint for any exterior doors your pet can have access to in order to prevent scratch damage.

• Buy appropriately sized grillwork for your patio sliding doors, it will ensure that your dog doesn’t bust through the screen and will keep your patio door in better shape.

• Invest in some bitter apple or another dog chewing deterrent product to make trim boards, facia boards, and the front door less attractive to nibble and chew on.

• Consider putting a heavy plexiglass barrier on the lower half of your exterior doors while your new puppy is learning the ground rules of being a well-mannered dog.

• Consider asking your painting contractor to use washable paint on all surfaces that the dog could brush up against, usually from floor to 4 feet above floor level so you can wash the surface more often without harming the paint job.

• Consider plexiglass corners on the most traveled hallways and egress points in your home especially if you have more than one dog, it will really cut down on drywall damage and needing to repaint.

  We hope these dog proofing hints are helpful, it comes from years of experience being a dog owner and helping our customers repair dog damaged interior and exterior painted surfaces. A little preparation can make owning a cute dog easier on your home and your dog. If you have some doggie damage that needs fixing or want to prevent it from happening in the first place contact Cobb Brothers today for a free estimate. 508-655-7910.