How to Find the Ideal Bed for Your Puppy

If you are a dog owner, you know that nothing can compare to that love. Most of us dog lovers feel that no one can love us the way our puppy does, no one is happier to see us, or more excited to spend time with us. And while we are the ones that need to take care of our pet’s health, their food and so on, the truth is, they don’t really ask for much in return. Nevertheless, they deserve it. And whether you are just adopting a dog or you’ve always shared your home with one, it’s your responsibility to do everything you can to make your furry friend’s life as happy, comfortable and healthy as possible.

The Importance of Dog Beds

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One of the favourite things our puppies really love and need is good and long sleep. As a matter of fact, our four-legged friends spend half or even more of the day sleeping. This is why it’s important to try to create the best conditions for them to feel comfy and safe while resting, sleeping or when they simply want to be alone. While they can sleep almost anywhere in the house, there are many reasons why you should buy a dog futon or other type of bed for your puppy.

Our little furry friends love to lie around on soft and cosy surfaces like sofas, armchairs, ottomans. This tells us that even though they can sleep even on concrete, they do enjoy lying in fluffy and soft places. When they are puppies, they probably remind them of their mothers and siblings, which gives them comfort. Even though they are very social, and they love spending time with us, dogs actually need their own space. And if you let them, they will find one themselves. It may be on your couch or in some corner somewhere in the house.

To avoid this, you can choose one place, preferably somewhere in close vicinity of a heat source, so that they aren’t cold in winter, and, even better, a place where there is also some draught so that they aren’t too hot in summer and they always get fresh air. Their cosy personal space will also feel safe to them, which can help them comfort and calm themselves down when they are anxious or scared, for instance when they are home alone.

Things to Consider When Choosing a Dog Bed

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Dog products suppliers offer many different models of dog beds. Not only do they come in an incredible variety of adorable shapes and designs, but they also provide different levels of softness, they can be made of different materials and so on. Nevertheless, when it comes to products for your dog, try not to buy with the eyes, or in other words, try not to buy the first thing that you find adorable.

Much like most other dog supplies, like the dog food and water bowl, the travel accessories, etc., when you are buying a dog bed, you want to make sure that it will last for a long, long time. To do so, first, you need to make sure that you are choosing the right size. If you are buying a bed for a puppy, then you need to learn about the breed and find out how much it will grow.

You need to decide what type of bed is the best for your dog. There are many types of dog beds, including dog futons, flat mattresses, sofa style beds, they can be round, oval, square or rectangular-shaped, in any colour, with different patterns etc. With all of those choices, it may be really difficult to choose the right one.

Even though some of them look truly cute and fluffy and the thought of your puppy curled up in them may be irresistible – while it is important that you like the style of the bed, the far more important thing to consider is the quality of the material as well the product itself. Make sure that the fabric is durable and wear-and-tear-resistant, and try to find a fabric that is easy to clean, as well as machine washable.

Furthermore, good quality dog beds should be really comfortable, and there are even models that are orthopaedic, in any style: pet futons, sofas, snuggle beds, mattresses… Nevertheless, you don’t have to buy your dog an orthopaedic bed in order for them to feel comfortable. While those beds are meant for dogs with joint problems and other health issues, to be comfortable, a dog bed should simply have sufficient padding, made of good quality, harmless material, that will give your dog’s body the support it needs for a good comfortable sleep.

Final Thoughts

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When you are choosing the bed for your dog, don’t forget to take the conditions of your home into account, including the temperature, the space limitations, etc. Whether it’s a bed with sides, a sofa style bed or a pet futon, make sure that your dog won’t be too cold or too hot in it. For example, even though dog futons and mattresses are considered to be the best option for bigger dogs, they are also great for small or medium dogs.

Even though pet futons may not be as fluffy as some other pet beds, they can be much more comfortable in warmer climates, and they can be far easier to maintain clean. And, for colder months, you can throw a pet blanket on the dog futon if you suspect your dog needs more warmth. On the other hand, if your home is very cold, you should consider a soft and fluffy material that will help your puppy stay warm.