Depending on the breed, size, and age, a dog will sleep for anywhere from 12 to 18 hours a day. With all that time lying down, doesn’t it make sense for your pet to have a comfortable place to nap? A soft dog bed will give your family friend a place all his or hers, and stay off of the furniture – or even your own bed.
Dog Bed Benefits
- Insulation: Quality dog beds provide your dog with insulation from both the heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter and fall. Beds such as the All Season Snuggly Sleeper Dog Bed, and Orthopedic Heated Dog Bed provide warmth and comfort, especially in the winter months.
- Personal Space: A bed allows them to have their own space, a place where they can curl up and relax.
- Cushion/Support: For older dogs and dogs with joint or bone problems. Quality beds such as the Deluxe Orthopedic Mattress and the SSS Orthocare Orthopedic Dog Bed are specifically designed to relieve sore joints, bones and other problems caused by age, weight or joint-related problems.
- Shed & Dander Control: A bed can also aid in some allergy and dog clean-up relief, by providing a main area for a majority of their shedding and/or dander to be contained. Most beds are reversible, providing your dog with an additional laying surface, while increasing the time between washes. Pipe Dreams Pet Bed and Indoor/Outdoor beds are incredibly easy to clean; just wipe down with a wet cloth or hose down outside!
- Injury Prevention: Using a dog bed can help reduce the chances of "furniture hazards," such as your dog jumping off the couch; which is often your pooch's favorite place to lie, especially when you are away.
- Protection from the Elements: Providing a cozy, warm bed for a dog that spends most of her time outdoors is critical. The Indoor/Outdoor Bed is tough, water repellent and can be used inside or out. Easy to clean, this bed is also specifically treated to eliminate mold, fungus, or other outdoor hazards which may affect your dog.
The perfect bed depends on how your dog generally likes to sleep. Some dogs need to stretch their limbs, so a large-sized mat or pillow gives them plenty of space to sprawl. Others like to curl up in a ball, so a bolster bed, with raised edges, provides a cozy, nested spot. It’s also a good option for dogs who like to rest their heads as if on a pillow. Dogs who like to burrow (or have anxiety issues) will appreciate a cave bed, with a hooded area to hide their heads.
Since your dog will be spending a lot of time in it, you’ll want to choose a bed that’s durable and easy to clean. If bladder control is an issue, waterproof dog beds options are available.
Chances are, your dog fits several of the categories we’ve described. That’s why we carry beds that combine all sorts of flexible options. The one you choose for your dog will end up looking so comfortable, you’ll want to climb right in too. From luxury beds to washable beds, we have the perfect one for your dog.