Mealtime in a MudroomOn a bench. Dirty, wet paws come with the territory in Montana, so Tim Rote, owner of Dovetail Construction, created this dog dining and lounging space in the mudroom of his own Bozeman home for chocolate Labrador retriever Rupert and black Lab Hazel, shown here. The barn board bench with dog bowls is heavy-duty enough to store 40 pounds of dog food.Behind the opaque doors is the laundry, convenient for refilling water bowls. The floor is natural slate and has radiant heat, which the dogs love for napping after a meal. “This is all about minimizing tripping hazards and keeping dirt and moisture from getting spread around the house,” says Rote. “It’s a happy place that’s right near a door they associate with happy outdoor activities.”
Mealtime in a MudroomOn a bench. Dirty, wet paws come with the territory in Montana, so Tim Rote, owner of Dovetail Construction, created this dog dining and lounging space in the mudroom of his own Bozeman home for chocolate Labrador retriever Rupert and black Lab Hazel, shown here. The barn board bench with dog bowls is heavy-duty enough to store 40 pounds of dog food.Behind the opaque doors is the laundry, convenient for refilling water bowls. The floor is natural slate and has radiant heat, which the dogs love for napping after a meal. “This is all about minimizing tripping hazards and keeping dirt and moisture from getting spread around the house,” says Rote. “It’s a happy place that’s right near a door they associate with happy outdoor activities.”
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