| While your pet may not be as sensitive as the | | | | 4) Is your dog big or little? Big and little dogs may |
| princess in the classic The Princess and the Pea, | | | | have different needs when it comes to sleeping |
| finding the perfect bed for your pooch takes a little | | | | areas. A bigger breed of dog may need an |
| thought. All dogs are not the same and you need to | | | | orthopedic mattress to help with joint discomfort, |
| take several things into consideration when | | | | calluses, and arthritis. It is even possible to buy |
| purchasing a pet bed for your dog. | | | | heated dog beds. Little dogs often like sleeping under |
| 1) Is your dog an indoor or an outdoor dog? If the | | | | the end of the bed or under the couch. This helps |
| bed is going to be outside, you will want to purchase | | | | them feel safe and secure. There are pet tents and |
| a bed that is mildew and weather resistant. If the | | | | undercover type dog beds for smaller dogs. Whether |
| bed is going to stay inside, you will have more style | | | | your dog is big or little, it is not a good idea to let |
| and material options. | | | | dogs sleep on couches or beds unless they have a |
| 2) Where does your dog naturally choose to sleep? | | | | safe way of getting up and down. Jumping up and |
| Does your dog curl up on the end of the couch? | | | | down off of the furniture is hard on joints and adds |
| Does he sleep under your bed? Or does he sprawl | | | | to the possibility of injury to your dog's body; not to |
| out on the hard wood floor? These are all clues to | | | | mention the wear and tear on your furniture. |
| your dog's preferences. Try to choose a bed that | | | | 5) Okay enough about the dog, what do you want in |
| imitates your dog's natural choice. Buying a bed that | | | | your pet bed? Antique woods? Wrought Iron? |
| your dog will not use is a waste of money. | | | | Canopies and bows? Designer fabrics? Today the |
| 3) Does the bed clean up easily? Pet beds help keep | | | | style, color and fabric choices are endless. The costs |
| hair and dander collected in one spot. This helps keep | | | | range from very reasonable $25.00-$30.00 to the sky |
| the entire house clean. But you also want to make | | | | is the limit. You chose a dog that helps reflect your |
| sure that the bedding covers and or materials are | | | | tastes and values. Why not choose a bed for your |
| washable. | | | | pet that does the same? |