| "body"> | | | | will eventually emanate from that bed will give you |
| Take my word for it, no matter how much you | | | | nightmares. |
| want your new puppy to sleep with you, this is not | | | | Second, get a bed with cedar shavings or a thick |
| the best option. Especially when you're dealing with a | | | | foam pad as the padding. This will help immensely |
| 75-pound behemoth that's scared of a little thunder. | | | | with keeping your favorite flea friends from |
| Your king-sized bed suddenly becomes half a | | | | becoming permanent residents of your dog's bed. |
| twin-size bed. So next to food and a trip to the vet, | | | | Third, make sure you buy the right size dog bed. If |
| a good dog bed should be one of your first major | | | | possible, take your dog with you when you buy the |
| purchases. But what kind of dog bed should you get? | | | | bed. No matter how cute the bed is, or how well it |
| There are literally hundreds of choices. For instance: | | | | goes with your home décor, if your dog can't |
| - Large dog beds for the type of dog mentioned in | | | | comfortably lay down in the bed, he won't use it. |
| the first paragraph | | | | Also, pay close attention to what the bed is made |
| - Outdoor beds for the pooch who prefers sleeping | | | | of. Wicker is cute and very stylish. But fleas love it. |
| under the stars | | | | And for the dog that hasn't quite gotten over the |
| - Fancy designer beds for the pampered pooch that's | | | | chewing stage yet, a wicker bed is little more than |
| probably related to Paris Hilton's Tinkerbelle | | | | the world's largest chew toy. Beanbags are also |
| - Travel and car beds for the dogs who spend a lot | | | | popular dog beds because most people born in the |
| of time on the road | | | | late 60s still have one stowed away in their |
| - Heated beds for the cold-natured little breeds | | | | basements or attics somewhere (yes you do, admit |
| - Orthopedic beds for the pooches getting up there | | | | it). But have you ever seen what's inside a beanbag? |
| in age | | | | You will find out very quickly if Fido discovers how to |
| - Iron beds for the decorating pooches in your | | | | operate the zipper that keeps the stuffing in the bag. |
| household | | | | You would be wise to leave the beanbag in the attic |
| - Chew-proof beds for...well...you know | | | | and open your wallet cheapskate. |
| - And waterproof beds for the little pups who | | | | So now that you've done the research, go out and |
| sometimes get a little scared at night...you know | | | | buy your new best friend a great bed. Remember to |
| what I mean. | | | | get the proper size. Get one with cedar shaving or |
| But no matter the bed you buy, there are a couple | | | | foam as the padding. Make sure all parts of the bed |
| of rules you should be aware of. First, make sure | | | | are machine washable. And most importantly, make |
| every part of the bed is machine washable. No | | | | sure Fido likes the bed or you will have an unwanted |
| matter how many times you wash your dog, he's | | | | visitor in the middle of the night...especially when |
| going to manage to smell up that bed. And if it's a | | | | there's thunder. |
| bed you keep in your own bedroom, the odors that | | | | |