| If you are like anybody else in the world, | | | | dog's bed cools itself and vice versa. |
| when you have had a long hard day of work or | | | | |
| play, you probably crawl into your bed every | | | | These types of fancy beds can get up there in |
| night thankful that you have it. Don't you | | | | price. If you just want to make a dog bed for |
| think your pet might feel the same way? | | | | your pet instead of going broke on one (or |
| | | | just feeling like you did), consider making |
| We all need a good night's rest in order to | | | | one for them. This is a great activity for |
| have a great day, and what better way to give | | | | the family and a good way to involve your |
| your dog the pampering he deserves than to | | | | kids in the project and teach them some of |
| make sure he's got a comfy dog bed all his | | | | the responsibilities that go along with |
| own. Whether you are in the market for a | | | | owning a pet. |
| large dog bed, a designer dog bed, or just a | | | | |
| fluffy pillow Fido can call his own, you have | | | | It can be done with a large cloth sack or |
| a variety of options before you. | | | | sheet stuffed with shopping bags (for that |
| | | | cushy effect). Tying up the ends of the sheet |
| Large dog beds run about $15 to $50 at your | | | | or sack and stuffing plastic grocery bags |
| local pet store. The purpose for a dog bed is | | | | into them is a great way to make a dog bed |
| very similar to the purpose for a human bed; | | | | because they can fit the form of your pet, |
| they keep your pet off of the floor directly, | | | | making it more comfortable for him. This is |
| away from any creepies or crawlies that might | | | | similar to the idea of a beanbag, but not |
| be down there at night and away from the | | | | quite as involved (or potentially disastrous, |
| draft. Another purpose for a dog bed is to | | | | when it comes to pet beds). |
| keep your dog from wanting to sleep with you, | | | | |
| so if you have that problem, it might serve | | | | If that doesn't work, using a few pillows and |
| you well to look into a bed for your loyal | | | | a large basket (for the small to medium sized |
| pooch companion. | | | | breeds) will do just fine. Line the inside of |
| | | | the basket with pillows and blankets to make |
| If you've got a picky pooch, there are even | | | | it comfy enough for your canine friend, put |
| some beds that can warm or cool based on | | | | it in a comfortable space (anywhere they |
| whether or not your dog is in the bed, and | | | | might normally lounge) and voila--you have a |
| the temperature of their surroundings. This | | | | homemade dog bed! |
| means that when it's a bit warm inside, your | | | | |