Pets are increasingly present in Brazilian homes. According to 2019 data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), about 46.1% of households have a pet. In addition, 61% of those interviewed by the IBGE stated that their pets are considered family members.
With that, a new trend appears in the market, which is the realization of pet spaces in condominiums, since most of the residents have pets and want to offer them the best quality of life.
Check below how it works and what are the advantages of having a pet space in condos!
What is a pet space?
A pet space is an area intended for pets and can be used for walking, playing, training, leisure, recreation and hygiene. The purposes will depend on each project and the available space.
This type of space can be developed in different places, mainly in residential condominiums, being a trend that is constantly growing.
How does a pet space work in condos?
The pet space in condominiums is developed to meet the main pet needs of local residents. Living in apartments, pets can develop anxiety, stress and several other conditions that end up harming the quality of life and worrying the tutors.
Thus, a pet space is the ideal place for animals to leave the apartments to perform physical activity, play and spend all the energy that would be repressed in the apartment.
In addition, like other environments in the condominium, the pet space must have rules and care so that the place works as well as possible.
Good coexistence to attend a pet space
Some tips can help make the pet space a safe and pleasant place for both animals and guardians. So there are 4 main tips:
- Cleaning: The cleaning of the place must always be up to date. Therefore, each guardian must collect the feces and dirt that the animal makes and the condominium must maintain a hygiene routine.
- Care for preservation: the environment can have different objects, furniture and equipment for fun and care for the pets. All of them must be preserved and, to facilitate this, it is important that they are made of good materials that are easy to clean.
- Vaccination: all animals must have their vaccinations up to date to be able to attend the pet space. This is a fundamental rule for animal safety.
- Security: as the space is shared and can receive different sizes of animals, it is important that tutors are always attentive and, if necessary, put muzzles and collars on animals that may be aggressive around others.
Advantages of pet space for condos
The advantages are many, some of the main ones being:
- Safer rides: the tutor does not need to leave the condominium to walk with the pet, avoiding illnesses and even robberies and running over.
- Improved quality of health: the animal has better health when it can socialize with other animals, play and walk. Leaving the apartment is important for the well-being of the pet.
- Easy cleaning: in many pet spaces, there are equipment and a place for grooming and bathing. With this, the guardian himself can take care of the hygiene of his pet or hire a professional to carry out the work without having to leave the condominium.
Types of pet space in condominiums
In addition to understanding how it works and what are the benefits and care, it is important to know the existing types of pet space in condominiums. Check out!
Pet Care
This type is the place that includes space for bathing and grooming. Thus, it needs a shower, bathing tank, dryer, bench and other hygiene items.
dog agility
Dog Agility is the most common type, being an area made for animals to interact with obstacles, play and spend energy.
Because it is simpler and more economical, a project of this format can be carried out more easily in condominiums – even in the oldest ones.
dog walk
Finally, the Dog Walk is the format that leaves the animal free to run and play, without causing problems to other residents in common areas of the condominium.
Therefore, there are different types and ways to make a pet space, it is even possible to combine all three in one. Everything will depend on the proposal and space of each condominium.
Thus, regardless of the format, a condominium with a pet space is good for animals and even attracts buyers and tenants, since, as seen in the IBGE survey, most Brazilian homes are also made up of pets.
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