| Most definitely, your dog needs his own place to | | | | fork out for laundry services. |
| sleep. You could share your room with him, but if you | | | | What to Look for in a Dog Bed |
| already have a spouse or child, or when your dog is | | | | 1. Comfort. Dogs need to be comfortable enough in |
| getting old, he really needs his own place to rest, lie | | | | their bed to relax and sleep. If they won't get the |
| down, and sleep. | | | | comfort they need, they will surely become restless. |
| How to Shop for Dog Beds | | | | A sleep deprived dog can never be good! |
| The chosen dog bed should perfect for both your | | | | 2. Weather Resistant. The best dog beds are those |
| dog and your living room. To help you during your | | | | that will recover well from moisture. A scratch |
| shopping, here are some few suggestions: | | | | resistant base of the bed is also desirable, so no |
| 1. Know what your dog wants. The outdoor dog | | | | damage occurs when the bed slides around on the |
| beds are perfect for pooches who spend their time | | | | floor. |
| outside. Outdoor beds can range from crate pads, | | | | 3. It should be durable. The bed must be strong |
| patio beds, pet cots, to canine coolers. | | | | enough to comfortably hold the weight of the dog, |
| 2. Determine the size of your dog. If you're keeping | | | | as well as when he tries to move around during his |
| a Saint Bernard, you'll practically need a new couch. | | | | sleep. |
| You must be able to match the size of the bed to | | | | 4. It must be able to conserve heat. Dogs are very |
| that of your dog. If your small dog still has some | | | | sensitive and can sometimes find it difficult to |
| growing to do, you should think about choosing | | | | maintain body temperature. If the weather turns |
| something on the larger size to save you from | | | | very cold, they tend to chill. Their bed should be soft |
| upsizing later on. | | | | and comfortable, but will also allow them to hold their |
| 3. It's better if it can be machine washed. Knowing | | | | body heat. |
| how dogs can get so rowdy and dirty, their day bed | | | | Since these beds will become prominent fixtures of |
| will also be soiled. To make it a lot easier for you to | | | | your house, it would be ideal if you could select one |
| clean, pick those that can be washed through a | | | | that goes together with your other furniture. It |
| regular washing machine. This way, you don't need to | | | | should complement the overall theme of your home. |