We’ll start things off with the PupProtector from Paws.com. I have zero disciplinary control when it comes to cute furry beings, so needless to say when my fur babies were puppies they ended up on the couch 🐶 Adorable when they were 8 weeks and 6 pounds, now not so much. Not to mention the fact that Rio sheds fur like it’s her job and both of my little darlings think they can sprawl out on the couch and kick me out of their way 😡
I needed to find a solution to avoid becoming one of those people whose house screams “oh…you have dogs” the second people walk in. My quest centered around three main goals: 1) find something somewhat stylish that won’t look like a nasty dog blanket; 2) hide the massive amount of shedding so I don’t have to vacuum my furniture EVERY FRIGGIN DAY; and 3) make it desirable enough that they’d actually want to lie on it and not on me, or the couch cushions.
Enter the PupProtector. This thing is a godsend. It looks like an expensive fur throw from Pottery Barn so it’s not an eyesore draped over the end of my couch, and if Rio wasn’t a permanent fixture sitting on her perch like a goddamned gargoyle, you would never know it was meant for a dog. I got two of them at Christmas – one for each of my spoiled rotten angels – and they LIT-ER-ALLY won’t lie down anywhere else. The fur is long and plush, perfect for hiding shedding hair. The backing is waterproof so if you have a puppy, an old incontinent dog, or just never house trained your pup (you lazy fuck, you), you don’t have to worry about any accidents seeping through and ruining furniture, bedding or carpets. Not to mention it’s super easy to shake out, wash or fold up and take on the road. It’s also really thick and comfy so you could forego the need for a dog bed all together 🙌🏽.
I have purchased my fair share of shitty dog beds and blankets, but the PupProtector far exceeded expectations. They seem to always be “on sale” at paws.com for more than half off the list price, which made me skeptical on quality at first, but don’t be – they are worth every penny! (Speaking of Penny, she would ❤️ one of these).
