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5 hacks for dogs to welcome the Year of the Dog. Woof!

It’s the first day of the Year of the Dog! Here’s wishing all who celebrate the Lunar New Year an auspicious year ahead. And since it’s the Year of the Dog, I thought we’ll take a look at some hacks for dogs. I hope they’ll inspire you to hack something special for your furry bestie.

5 hacks for dogs

A grand dog bed

Hacks for dogs - dog bed

The LACK side table took on quite a transformation and became this luxurious dog bed. Isn’t it grand? Full tutorial here.

Bedside dog crate

Hacks for dogs - dog crate

Girl has dog, girl loves dog, but girl doesn’t love dog crate. So she made a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing bedside crate for her little dog. See how she did it.

Elevated dog feeder

Hacks for dogs - elevated dog feeder

This is a simple hack for big dogs. It elevates their water and food bowl and helps them keep food and water down. See more.

Window seat for dogs

Hacks for dogs - window seat for dogs

Lauren created a window seat for her dogs to sit and look out the window. Oh what lucky doggies! See more.

Coffee table for two

Hacks for dogs -coffee table dog bed

Your furkids want their special spot in the living room too. Here’s how to add a dog bed under the LACK coffee table. See how it’s done.

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