| Domesticated dogs, much like humans, like to be | | | | an outer zippered covering of cedar chips. These are |
| pampered and comfortable. A dog bed is just a dog | | | | less comfortable than other types of beds, but more |
| bed before you get one. Your dog will likely take to | | | | functional. |
| it like a fish to water. A 'cuddly' cushion makes a | | | | Some dog beds offer the option of heating and |
| good dog bed. It extends the sides to form a | | | | cooling. They do this through a heated or frozen gel |
| protective ring and simulates the feeling of sleeping in | | | | pad fitted within the cushion. This is not a good idea |
| a pack. This gives your dog the added psychological | | | | for canines that have the habit of chewing furniture. |
| comfort for a good sleep. | | | | Some dog beds heat in the manner of an electric |
| It is a great idea to buy a dog bed. There are certain | | | | blanket that is placed on top of the bed and under |
| benefits that a dog bed provides. It gives your dog a | | | | the dog. These warmers are necessary for some |
| comfortable sleep zone, in the same way a mattress | | | | dogs, particularly ones with joint issues. |
| does for a human. The ideal dog bed raises the dog | | | | A dogs sleeping environment should duplicate its |
| above the ground, provides warmth and supports | | | | natural sleeping habitat. The bed's size should be |
| the joints of the dog. A whole range of dog beds is | | | | proportionate to the dog. It should be large enough |
| available. From expensive sofas that heat and cool as | | | | but not overly large. It should make the dog feel |
| required to simple foam filled cushions, there is a dog | | | | natural and unthreatened. For those who want the |
| bed for every dog and every level of spending. | | | | perfect custom-made bed for their dog or want one |
| Some dog beds are filled with chips of cedar. These | | | | cheaper than would otherwise be available, the option |
| discourage the growth of fleas. Fabric that is machine | | | | of making a custom dog bed is always available. Here |
| washable makes washing easier. | | | | is one way to make such a bed. |
| Plastic, rattan and wicker are used in the making of | | | | You will need a string, pillow cover or tee shirt and |
| dog beds. Rattan and wicker dog beds are | | | | plastic grocery bags. Choose designs that look best |
| constructed as low profile round or oval baskets | | | | to your eye. Fill up the pillow cover with the grocery |
| fitted with a custom-made cushion. Plastic is often | | | | bags and sew it up. You can do this with the t-shirt |
| used in the same manner to make beds. Care should | | | | as well. Optionally sew a zipper onto the pillow cover |
| be taken however to see that it is chew resistant | | | | or t-shirt and periodically fill it with plastic bags, as you |
| and without sharp edges. Stainless steel is used in | | | | like. |
| beds that are more expensive. This is easy to clean. | | | | A good dog bed can provide all the rest your dog |
| Beds should use fabric that is resistant to chewing | | | | needs to remain healthy and happy. A healthy and |
| and easily washable. Some beds use foam or | | | | happy dog means more fun-filled hours for you with |
| polyester fiber as filling. Though these are | | | | your dog. In short, a good dog bed is a small price to |
| comfortable, they do not stop the laying of flea | | | | pay for what you get in return. |
| eggs. Dog beds that act against egg laying fleas have | | | | |