DIY Dog Grooming Table Project
For those of you who are on a tight budget but still want to take your dog to the groomer, consider building a dog grooming table yourself. It’s not as hard as you may think and you’ll be able to show off your own artistic bend of mind as well as your pet’s unique personality. The materials are not expensive and neither is the skills to do it. You should be aware that you are free to make a dog grooming table either commercially available or for yourself. No one else can make one for you unless you have some knowledge of woodworking.
Building a dog grooming table is not as difficult as many people make it out to be. With the use of common tools and a saw, you should have no problem creating a dog grooming table for your pet. You will need a circular or square board that is at least two feet in diameter and one foot thick. Using the appropriate wood type, you should be able to build a sturdy frame that can hold up to your pet’s weight.
Next, you will need padding that is specifically meant for dog use. This is especially important if your pet has some special needs such as arthritis or a dislocated hip. By using some sort of padding, you will be able to ensure that your pet doesn’t hurt itself while sitting on your table.
The board will need to be covered with newspaper or any other absorbent material. This will help to keep the dog from sliding around when he jumps onto your lap. Also, consider using a cloth underneath the table to catch any drips. This will keep the area clean and free of pet messes.
While you are at it, consider buying an adjustable stool so that your dog can get up and down from his place. This will help to prevent him from having difficulty getting into and out of the dog grooming table. Another option would be to buy one of those removable dog bowls that fit onto the table. These allow you to move the dog onto his bed without having to remove the dog grooming table entirely.
You may also want to consider buying a dog grooming table cover. These will protect your dog grooming table from various accidents including food or water spills. You should also make sure that it is securely attached to the table so that it does not move around while you’re grooming your dog.
When you have these supplies on hand, you can easily create your own dog grooming table DIY project. The first thing you need to do is take your dog grooming table apart. This should be relatively easy to accomplish since all you need to do is take apart the legs of the table and attach them to something sturdy like a tablecloth. Once you have the legs together, you can then attach the wooden frame to the table.
Once this frame is in place, you can then piece together the various pieces that you have purchased. Once you have the parts all together you simply need to use a staple gun to hold everything together. As long as you’ve taken great care of your dog grooming table, you should have very little trouble keeping it together and using it over again. Make sure to also wash your wooden dog grooming table after each use in order to keep it looking new. You can find a whole host of great dog grooming table plans online to help you make your own.