Uses For Blue Painter's Tape When You Have Dogs

Who knew that I could find a whole slew of dog-friendly ways to use up all the leftover painter's tape that we had on hand?

(We recently painted several rooms in our house.)

If you've never used painter's tape before... it's like masking tape, but better. The best part is the fact that it is easily removable, if not repositionable (similar to Post-It notes). It holds strong (as any tape should), yet it peels off easily (without damaging the surface).

Try these on for size:

1. (I've actually done this one for years...) Tear off two long strips of blue painter's tape and place an "X" at dog-eye-level on the screen door. This prevents poor-sighted dogs from walking through the screen door. In our case, it has prevented three hyperactive and rambunctious dogs from running in and out of the house via the screen patio door on more than one occasion!

2. If your dog has really poor eyesight, then you may wish to do something similar with any glass & patio doors that are at dog-eye-level.

3. If you find yourself frequently applying bandages or wraps (say, on hotspots for example), painter's tape holds well yet comes off easily without pulling out your dog's fur.

4. If your dog is too nervous to go through the doggie door himself, consider this. (Who knew?...)

5. Use painter's tape to label your dog's belonging when you take him to the vet, the kennel, or to daycare.

6. Use a sharpie to write on painter's tape and label dog-friendly foods in the refrigerator.

7. Remove pet fur (...from the sofa, from your dog's pet bed, from your clothing!)

I'm sure there are about a dozen more uses for painter's tape with pets. (Here are some not related to pets.)

If you can think of another one, please do share...