How to choose a bed for your dog?

All dogs have their favorite place to sleep; even the stray dogs that roam in our neighborhood can be seen always occupying the same place to sleep. They all deserve a good bed to lie down to rest, regardless of their size or age. What should you take into account to choose the ideal bed? We will tell you!

 The bed of your dog, in addition to providing a comfortable place to sleep and rest, offers other advantages such as:

 - It isolates them from the ground temperature, both from cold and heat.

 - It provides them with a quiet place where they can relax undisturbed.

 - It gives the most fearful dogs a feeling of protection and security.

 - It accustoms them to sleep in a single place avoiding that they use our bed or sofa.

 - Older dogs, with diseases or with joint problems, can find the comfort they need, being even more specific, in orthopedic beds.

 As indicated above, it is very important that your dog has a bed, so we must ensure that it is the most appropriate and that it fits the specific needs of your pet, beyond the aesthetic preferences of the buyer at Pet Bedding Store. For this we must take into account some important points that will help us choose the most suitable for our dog.

 How to choose the most suitable bed?

•  Choose the correct size: There are different types of beds in terms of sizes, shapes and materials for various breeds and types of dogs. First, you should measure your dog to be sure of choosing the right size. If the bed is to be used by more than one dog, it is recommended that it be a larger one, although it is ideal for each dog to have a bed.
•  Take into account how your dog sleeps: If your dog likes to sleep curled up, we recommend that you choose a bed with padded edges and round or oval shape, this will make him feel comfortable and protected. If your dog likes to sleep stretched out, the bed for him will be borderless, flat and rectangular.
•  Take into account the season of the year: In winter you should look for a bed that insulates your dog from the cold, ideally it is well padded, while in summer a mattress type bed is preferable and more open to cope with the high temperatures.
•  Washing method: Some have a cover that allows you to put them in the washing machine. It is important that the bed is easy to wash, since as we have seen, maintaining the hygiene of both your dog and its environment is decisive for the general health of your best friend.
•  Location of the bed: If the dog's bed is going to spend a lot of time outdoors or partially covered, you should choose one that is made of thick material, hopefully thermal so as not to deteriorate quickly.

 How to make your dog accept his new bed?

 There are dogs that happily receive their new beds, but there are other more fussy ones, who reject it and do not use it. This is quite frequent because they do not like new or unknown things, especially different smells because they cause distrust.

 One tip that can help your dog to accept his new bed is to put objects with his scent on it and leave them there, be it his blanket or his toys.

 Now we know how to improve our pet's resting place, follow these tips and you will see how their mood and their relationship will also benefit. If your dog is happy, he will know how to show you!

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