To choose the perfect dog bed, watch the way your pet sleeps, and consider his age.
- If he likes to stretch out while sleeping, a comfortable rectangle mattress will probably be your best bet.
- If he likes to curl up in a tight ball, an enclosed round or oval bed will be what he enjoys most.
- Older or arthritic dogs may feel more comfortable with a memory foam mattress.
When buying dog beds, you really do get what you pay for. Flimsy pet beds will fall apart easily and will last only a couple of months. The better the quality, the longer it will last.
To further encourage your dog to sleep on his own bed, you can put a couple of favorite toys on or near it, or possibly a shirt that smells like you. If you are making a new rule where the dog is not allowed on your bed, position his own right next to yours so you can stroke him and encourage him to stay calm.
When your dog becomes comfortable with his bed, he will go to it on his own — and all your work with be well worth it!
Check out this behind the scenes video from an L.L. Bean video shoot to see these adorable puppies relaxing into their dog beds. This is cuteness overload for sure!