Is this normal for puppy/dog people?

Jaspersmum

OK,
I have suddenly realised that with 2 new puppies our house that it hasn;t been dusted in 6 weeks Shocked

I have started going around with the duster and Jasper to find grey filth everywhere Shocked

. I normally dust every 2 weeks as we have an african grey who creates a lot of dust and a child with mild asthma.

I wondered is this normal? Does everybody find that other than main tasks; hoovering, washing, washing up etc that some things slide when you acquire a puppy? We are not particually houseproud (well I'm not) but we like things tidy and the kitchen/bathroom clean but things have got out of hand. Am I just using 2 puppies as an excuse??? Wink

Much love,

Emma
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Feebarn · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject:

you missed .... tables with tail swipes in the dust! Very Happy

Stoor on the carpet.... bits of leaves in the hall.

Yep.... they create a LOT of mess, more than when it was just OH and me Smile

dotandmegan · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

Fraid so... Embarassed

I find it much more satisfying to leave dust and muddy pawprints until Someone's Coming then it all looks nice and clean for the visitors Wink

and if someone pops in - take me as you find me Dearie Very Happy

I do try to keep on top of the demand for food and clean undies tho' Wink

_sheila_ · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

nope i think you are being a very lazy housewife and should get your finger out daily and give the place i good dusting...............i do Wink

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sheila Liar

and zak

jodysmum · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject:

Housework!!! we are supposed to do housework when there are more interesting things to do with our pups Shocked

Good grief no one told me,I was told all the dust was the new Designer
look Wink

and I just love having a new furry carpet Laughing

Basil · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject:

@ sheila.

Yes our house is the same, I thought basil might shed less in the cold but no Sad

Hair on windowledges, bathrooms he doesn't go in , the firdge, pretty much everywhere.
I do a clean each week to liveable standards and every now and then a mega clean every now and then and for visitors - that barely lasts a day.
I know when people visit they must go home covered in dog hair but I can't do anything about it as you can only clean before not reall during having visitors.

I am quite a clean-aholic but have learned to live with it now as it's not worth the effort.

Jaspersmum · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

I could understand if I was at work all day but at the mo I am signed off work due to an injury so in theory I should have plenty of time to clean!!! I just have other things to do like LF and play with the boys........i'll do it this weekend Laughing

mrsm · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject:

Housework what's that ????????????????? Laughing

_Jules_ · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject:

Dusting.....What's Dusting????? Shocked

vonandruf · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

I blame LF! Laughing