Do you have dogs at home? Making them a dog wash station is the best gift you can give them aside from all their daily needs.
If you live in an apartment or a small house, a normal sink is surely not big enough for the dogs, so bathtubs are the way to go. But if you have a big space, give them what they deserve by making this DIY dog wash station. Learn how to make one with Creating Home by Nicole’s tutorial.
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This project is easy to build and perfect for beginners. It is big enough for your dogs to move around freely. The bigger space benefits both your dogs and you, as you can maneuver around and don’t have to bend over just to get them clean. Watch the video below for full instructions.
Here’s another pet project you might want to try: How to Make a DIY Untippable Dog Bowl For Less Than $10
Easy Raised Dog Wash Station Materials
- 6 – 10 ft 2 x 4 wood
- stock tank – 4 x 2 x 1
- shower head
- shower arm
- non-slip tape
- garden hose adapter – 3/4 inch FH x 1/2 inch FIP
- 2 1/2″ wood screws
- silicon
- teflon tape
How to Make Dog Wash Station
Step 1:
Cut list
- 2 pieces of 2 x 4 – 43″ back legs
- 2 pieces of 2 x 4 – 30″ front legs
- 4 pieces of 2 x 4 – 48″ 2 back pieces, 2 front pieces
- 6 pieces of 2 x 4 – 16″ 2 top side pieces, 2 bottom side pieces, 2 middle supports
Step 2:
Attach the middle top and bottom pieces between two front legs, then a middle piece between two back legs. Make sure the middle pieces have the same height.
Step 3:
Connect the front and back with the top sides and bottom sides. Next, add the middle supports on the middle top. Cut a 2 x 4 the same length as your dog washer and attach it to the back top legs.
Step 4:
Drill a couple of small holes in the bottom of the tank for drainage. Place the tank on the stand. Tape some long silicone strips on the bottom of the tank. Make sure not to cover the holes.
Step 5:
Make a hole in the back top for the pipe for the shower head. Insert the pipe, then attach the adapter and shower head using teflon tape. Attach the hose.
DIY Dog Wash Station
