I've always been a little OCD about keeping a clean house...people are often surprised that I even have a dog. Roxie is allowed on the couches and the recliner in the living room...all of which are brown leather. I have leather wipes, and I wipe them down from time to time. They still look as gorgeous as they did when I bought them. She doesn't scratch or chew furniture. She doesn't go upstairs (her choice) where the bedrooms and the light gray carpet are, so thankfully I don't really have to worry about that.
Roxie is outdoor trained only, so there are plenty of times where rain and snow produce dirty feet and a dirty belly. I keep a few old towels by the front door. If it's raining, I will put one on the floor and tell her to go wipe her feet when we come in. She will go walk over the towel a bit. If she's wet, she'll dry her head on it too. I also keep baby wipes nearby in case I need them for her feet or butt.
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