Tough Dog Bed

Tough Dog bed

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Shopping For The Perfect Dog Bed

Purchasing a dog bed can be a frustrating activity, especially if you have no idea what  you’re looking for in the first place.  There are so many options, cooling beds, designer beds, heated beds, so it’s difficult to know which bed is going to be the right choice for your dog.  You consider buying one type, but then you find yourself reconsidering and second guessing yourself until you wind up in a completely confused state.  I’d like to offer you some advice on purchasing a dog bed, so hopefully you’ll have a better idea of what might be the right dog bed for your dog.

First of all, it’s important that you consider the size of dog that you are shopping for.  Do you have a small dog, large dog?  If you have a small dog, you’ll want to consider purchase a smaller bed.  Why spend the money on a large dog bed when your dog isn’t going to use all of that space.  And on the flip side, you wouldn’t want to buy a small dog bed for your large dog.  Have you ever seen a 80 lab try to lay down on a 24” bed?  It’s pretty funny!  When considering the size, you want to make sure the dog bed is the right size so your dog can feel comfortable on it.  Your dog should be able to lay down on the bed and have plenty of excess bed on all sides.  This way, your dog isn’t laying partly on the bed and partly on the floor.  

Another important question is where does your dog sleep?  Does your dog sleep inside or outside?  If your dog sleeps outside, you may consider purchasing a heated dog bed which help to keep your dog warm in cold temperatures.  Heated dog beds are electric and contain heating elements which generate heat to keep your dog comfortable in cold temperatures.  If your dog lives indoors, a heated dog bed may not be necessary if your home stays warm enough at night.  In this case, you may consider purchasing a thinner dog bed which will not produce as much heat when the dog is laying on it.

The material of the dog bed can also be a factor when considering which dog bed to purchase.  My wife and have a golden retriever/lab mix that loves to sleep on cool surfaces such as the bathroom linoleum floor in the warmer seasons.  In the winter time, he can usually be found sleeping on the floor at the foot of the bed.  He typically doesn’t like to sleep on thick, soft, cushiony surfaces so it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to buy a big fluffy plush or heated bed for him.  Perhaps a simple pet mat that doesn’t give off a lot of heat would be a better fit.  We also have a corgi who loves to sleep under the bed.   When he isn’t sleeping under the bed though, he enjoys the softness of a good plush dog bed, or even our bed if he thinks he can get away with it.  So in his case, a plush dog bed that offers more cushion and perhaps a little extra heat would be a great fit.

Whether your dog sleeps outside, or in the comfort of your very own bedroom, it’s important that he or she is comfortable in order to get a good night sleep.  Finding the right dog bed can be tough, but by doing a little research on the types of dog beds available and determining what your dog’s needs are, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration when shopping for that perfect dog bed.

About the Author

Matt LeClair has been a life long pet lover and enjoys sharing his experiences and knowledge about dogs, cats, and more. Matt is the owner and founder of Farm Medley, a wonderful resource for bringing you informative articles, and competitively priced, high quality dog supplies. http://www.farmmedley.com

My 3 yr old son is scared of noises, the dark, dogs, bites his nails, clings and hates going to bed, HELP!?

My son is scared of everything, i cant leave him a room alone or he comes running out of it crying and screaming, if its dark outside I cannot get him out of our truck, set him down, and go to get his brother before he is in histerical tears. To put him to bed is a chore, I have to leave the door open and a light on in the hallway because if the door is closed he throws a hissy. He is scared of the crickets and tree frog noises. He is scared of water, birds etc.He bites his nails and seems to the point of tears during bath time, and he will NOT potty train. He wont play with other kids unless I am in the room, I cant even leave him in the church nursery with his aunt. I stay at home with them and if I go to leave for anything both my boys throw full body hissy fits. They are with me constantly and I feel like I am raising weinies for boys. I thought boys were supposed to be tougher than this. HELP because I am seriously considering that I MUST have gone wrong somewhere in raising them

I’d put them in daycare a few days a week, if possible. The first few times you drop them off will suck, but they’ll be fine soon and your son will be annoyed that you’re picking him up at the end of the day. I’d ask your pediatrician–he sounds like he might have some sort of sensory integration disorder. Good luck with them!

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