What about not allowing them outdoor access when you are not home? This way you can always clean their feet when they come in?
Our what about having slipcovers made for the couches, if they are family heirlooms it might be the best way to protect them.
I am a HUGE neat freak- I am constantly cleaning, have never worn shoes in the house, won't walk outside with bare feet or socks, always clean off the dogs feet when they come in, etc. However, having dogs you also have to know there are certain things you cant have. Everything I buy, i buy with them in mind. I love the look of a crisp white bed (white sheets, white quilt, etc.) but I know I can't have that, so I buy darker bedding knowing that they sleep with me. I chose a dark grey microfiber type couch because this was supposed to be one of the easiest fabrics to keep clean and it shows NO dirt, ever- its not my dream couch but it works for us plus it wasn't too expensive because I know it will not last 20 years in a house with pets. These are the sacrifices you make for pets- but really when you compare sacrificing furniture for the love animals give you- it seems silly- they win out every time.
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