All About Dog Beds

  If you are like anybody else in the world, when you have had a long hard day of work or play, you probably crawl into your bed every night thankful that you have it. Don't you think your pet might feel the same way? We all need a good night's rest in order to have a great day, and what better way to give your dog the pampering he deserves than to make sure he's got a comfy dog bed all his own. Whether you are in the market for a large dog bed, a designer dog bed, or just a fluffy pillow Fido can call his own, you have a variety of options before you.Large dog beds run about $15 to $50 at your local pet store. The purpose for a dog bed is very similar to the purpose for a human bed; they keep your pet off of the floor directly, away from any creepies or crawlies that might be down there at night and away from the draft. Another purpose for a dog bed is to keep your dog from wanting to sleep with you, so if you have that problem, it might serve you well to look into a bed for your loyal pooch companion.If you've got a picky pooch, there are even some beds that can warm or cool based on whether or not your dog is in the bed, and the temperature of their surroundings. This means that when it's a bit warm inside, your dog's bed cools itself and vice versa. These types of fancy beds can get up there in price. If you just want to make a dog bed for your pet instead of going broke on one (or just feeling like you did), consider making one for them. This is a great activity for the family and a good way to involve your kids in the project and teach them some of the responsibilities that go along with owning a pet. It can be done with a large cloth sack or sheet stuffed with shopping bags (for that cushy effect). Tying up the ends of the sheet or sack and stuffing plastic grocery bags into them is a great way to make a dog bed because they can fit the form of your pet, making it more comfortable for him. This is similar to the idea of a beanbag, but not quite as involved (or potentially disastrous, when it comes to pet beds).If that doesn't work, using a few pillows and a large basket (for the small to medium sized breeds) will do just fine. Line the inside of the basket with pillows and blankets to make it comfy enough for your canine friend, put it in a comfortable space (anywhere they might normally lounge) and voila--you have a homemade dog bed!