Dear Elise

Welcome to Dear Elise — a space for the pet parent who treats their home like a sanctuary and their pet like family. Here you'll find calm-home rituals, honest care guides, and a little behind-the-scenes of life at Fur Elise Pets. Written in Chicago, inspired by Sunda, Elise, and Aurie.

Le Pet Wash bottle beside a folded oat-toned towel and a freshly bathed dog in soft light
How to Bathe a Dog at Home (Without the Whole Production)
Bath time doesn't have to be a wrestling match. Here's the unfussy way I bathe Sunda at home — how often, the warm-water setup that keeps her calm, the gentle wash I trust, and the small after-bath habit that does the most.
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A freshly bathed dog resting at home in soft neutral light, beside a folded throw and a plush toy.
The Clean Pet Bedding Schedule (So Your Home Smells Like You, Not Your Dog)
Most "dog smell" isn't really about the dog. It's about the soft things they sleep on. Here's the calm, once-you-set-it-you-forget-it schedule I keep for Sunda's bed, blankets, and plush toys — so the apartment always smells like home.
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