While your pet may not be as sensitive as the princess in the classic The Princess and the Pea, finding the perfect bed for your pooch takes a little thought.
All dogs are not the same and you need to take several things into consideration when purchasing a pet bed for your dog.
1)Is your dog an indoor or an outdoor dog?If the bed is going to be outside, you will want to purchase a bed that is mildew and weather resistant.
If the bed is going to stay inside, you will have more style and material options.
2)Where does your dog naturally choose to sleep?Does your dog curl up on the end of the couch?Does he sleep under your bed?Or does he sprawl out on the hard wood floor?These are all clues to your dog's preferences.
Try to choose a bed that imitates your dog's natural choice.
Buying a bed that your dog will not use is a waste of money.
3)Does the bed clean up easily? Pet beds help keep hair and dander collected in one spot.
This helps keep the entire house clean.
But you also want to make sure that the bedding covers and or materials are washable.
4)Is your dog big or little?Big and little dogs may have different needs when it comes to sleeping areas.
A bigger breed of dog may need an orthopedic mattress to help with joint discomfort, calluses, and arthritis.
It is even possible to buy heated dog beds.
Little dogs often like sleeping under the end of the bed or under the couch.
This helps them feel safe and secure.
There are pet tents and undercover type dog beds for smaller dogs.
Whether your dog is big or little, it is not a good idea to let dogs sleep on couches or beds unless they have a safe way of getting up and down.
Jumping up and down off of the furniture is hard on joints and adds to the possibility of injury to your dog's body;not to mention the wear and tear on your furniture.
5)Okay enough about the dog, what do you want in your pet bed?Antique woods?Wrought Iron?Canopies and bows?Designer fabrics?Today the style, color and fabric choices are endless.
The costs range from very reasonable $25.
00-$30.
00 to the sky is the limit.
You chose a dog that helps reflect your tastes and values.
Why not choose a bed for your pet that does the same?
All dogs are not the same and you need to take several things into consideration when purchasing a pet bed for your dog.
1)Is your dog an indoor or an outdoor dog?If the bed is going to be outside, you will want to purchase a bed that is mildew and weather resistant.
If the bed is going to stay inside, you will have more style and material options.
2)Where does your dog naturally choose to sleep?Does your dog curl up on the end of the couch?Does he sleep under your bed?Or does he sprawl out on the hard wood floor?These are all clues to your dog's preferences.
Try to choose a bed that imitates your dog's natural choice.
Buying a bed that your dog will not use is a waste of money.
3)Does the bed clean up easily? Pet beds help keep hair and dander collected in one spot.
This helps keep the entire house clean.
But you also want to make sure that the bedding covers and or materials are washable.
4)Is your dog big or little?Big and little dogs may have different needs when it comes to sleeping areas.
A bigger breed of dog may need an orthopedic mattress to help with joint discomfort, calluses, and arthritis.
It is even possible to buy heated dog beds.
Little dogs often like sleeping under the end of the bed or under the couch.
This helps them feel safe and secure.
There are pet tents and undercover type dog beds for smaller dogs.
Whether your dog is big or little, it is not a good idea to let dogs sleep on couches or beds unless they have a safe way of getting up and down.
Jumping up and down off of the furniture is hard on joints and adds to the possibility of injury to your dog's body;not to mention the wear and tear on your furniture.
5)Okay enough about the dog, what do you want in your pet bed?Antique woods?Wrought Iron?Canopies and bows?Designer fabrics?Today the style, color and fabric choices are endless.
The costs range from very reasonable $25.
00-$30.
00 to the sky is the limit.
You chose a dog that helps reflect your tastes and values.
Why not choose a bed for your pet that does the same?
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