| You bring your cute, fun loving puppy home for the | | | | dog and it's preferences. Make sure the bed is big |
| first time and of course you want your dog to sleep | | | | enough for your dog. Even if it's a perfect fit for |
| with you. All furry warm and snuggly. But that is not | | | | your house its really important that your dog can lay |
| the best thing to do for you or your dog. You really | | | | down in the bed. If not then it'll never be used. Next |
| need a dog bed and establish the correct behavior at | | | | on the list of requirements is probably a chew proof |
| the outset. Sure it's fine now but when your dog | | | | bed, especially for puppies. There are multiple styles |
| grows to it's full size at 100 lb, will it be such fun? If | | | | of dog bed, such as indoor or outdoor, heated or |
| you adopted a dog from the pound it may actually | | | | not, travel or car beds and as previously mentioned |
| prefer it's own place. Somewhere to feel secure and | | | | orthopedic beds for the older dog. Select one that |
| safe.T | | | | fits your dogs needs and lifestyle. |
| There are medical reasons too. If you get your dog | | | | Some things to consider are that the bed is totally |
| used to sleeping in one spot it's less likely to sleep on | | | | machine washable. Both your dog and the bed are |
| the floor or other hard surfaces which can cause | | | | going to get dirty so you'll be washing both regularly - |
| arthritis and calluses in later years. Starting out | | | | though not at the same time. Fleas are a major |
| correctly can help keep your dog fit and healthy. | | | | consideration too and cedar shavings can help stop |
| They even make orthopedic dog beds now to help | | | | them becoming permanent residents. |
| address this issue. | | | | Take a little time and put in a little effort and both |
| Now that we have established that a dog bed is | | | | you and your dog will get a great nights sleep and |
| essential, what type do you get? It depends on your | | | | wake up refreshed and ready for the new day! |