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Every single dog owner knows this struggle: tennis balls under the couch, leashes hanging in the closet, and food bags waiting to pop out all over the kitchen floor as soon as you open that one cabinet.

Keeping your dog’s supplies organized seems like a neverending task, something that simply cannot be achieved no matter how much you try. So, eventually, you just give up and wing it all.

However, it doesn’t have to be like that. If you find a system that works (and stick to it!), you can make your life much easier.

1. Assess and Declutter

Before you get yourself tangled in the countless collars, leashes, and toys, you need to know exactly what you’re dealing with.

Make yourself a big pot of coffee and take a good, hard look at all of your dog’s stuff. Yes, that means every squeaky toy, leash, half-empty bag of treats, and that brush you swore you’d use regularly but forgot about.

Start by gathering everything in one spot. Think of it like spring cleaning but for your pup. Once you have the mountain of supplies in front of you, sort everything into categories: food and treats, toys, grooming tools, walking gear, medications, and so on.

Seeing it all laid out helps you figure out what’s essential and what’s just taking up space.

Throw Away What You Don’t Need

How many of the things on that pile have you used only once (or never) and then completely forgotten about?

If there’s a toy that hasn’t been touched in months or a grooming product your dog didn’t tolerate well, it’s time to say goodbye.

If you’re unsure whether to keep something, apply the one-year rule. If that thing hasn’t been used in a year, chances are it’s not going to be.

You can donate gently used items to a local shelter or pet rescue organization, but don’t feel guilty for throwing out the stuff that is past its prime. There is no point in trying to gift somebody a chewed-up tennis ball.

2. Designate a Storage Space

Now that you’ve decluttered, it’s time to find a home for all the keepers. The goal here is to create a dedicated storage area where everything is easy to find and, crucially, easy to put back.

You’ll remember this part of the article when you’re not rummaging through random drawers to find a leash five minutes before walk time.

Start by choosing a central location for your dog’s supplies. This could be a corner of the pantry, a shelf in a closet, or even a dedicated storage unit. The key is accessibility — somewhere convenient for you but not tempting for your dog to explore.

Throw Away What You Don’t Need

How many of the things on that pile have you used only once (or never) and then completely forgotten about?

If there’s a toy that hasn’t been touched in months or a grooming product your dog didn’t tolerate well, it’s time to say goodbye.

If you’re unsure whether to keep something, apply the one-year rule. If that thing hasn’t been used in a year, chances are it’s not going to be.

You can donate gently used items to a local shelter or pet rescue organization, but don’t feel guilty for throwing out the stuff that is past its prime. There is no point in trying to gift somebody a chewed-up tennis ball.

Throw Away What You Don’t Need

How many of the things on that pile have you used only once (or never) and then completely forgotten about?

If there’s a toy that hasn’t been touched in months or a grooming product your dog didn’t tolerate well, it’s time to say goodbye.

If you’re unsure whether to keep something, apply the one-year rule. If that thing hasn’t been used in a year, chances are it’s not going to be.

You can donate gently used items to a local shelter or pet rescue organization, but don’t feel guilty for throwing out the stuff that is past its prime. There is no point in trying to gift somebody a chewed-up tennis ball.