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A Crate And A Bed For Your New Puppy

Dog lover — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:32:23 +0000

Your puppy needs a crate. It is his private, personal, snug den where he can sleep, chew a toy and watch the world around him, completely undisturbed.

Crates come in two styles: closed (fiberglass) or open (wire). The closed crate is draft-proof, but some puppies as well as their owners want to be able to see more. The open variety offers this visibility, but most dogs like the crate covered, especially while they are sleeping.

Either type must be placed away from drafts and sources of heat or air conditioning. Regardless of which style you decide on, it is important to get the correct size. Gauge the adult size of your pup and get a crate that will just allow him to stand and lie down. If that size gives him more space than he needs for the next couple of months, use an adjustable barrier that can be moved back as needed.

For large breeds, it may be wiser to have a crate suitable for up to six months of age, and then get the one that will last the dog a lifetime. The best puppy bedding is a folded bath towel, one that is washable or disposable in case of accidents.

3 Tips When Getting Your Dog Comfortable With His Own Bed

Dog lover — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:38:15 +0000

Buy a loose-fill bed: As far as comfort is concerned, it doesn’t matter all that much what kind of bed you buy. To give the most pawing satisfaction, however, you may want to get a bed that’s made from loose fill – from cedar chips, for example – rather than a solid mattress.

This gives dogs the opportunity to move the filling around when they paw, which is closer to what they’d experience naturally.

Give them a bed of their own: Most dogs appreciate having a bed that’s theirs and theirs alone. Even when they’re reluctant to use it at first, the gradual accretion of personal smells will make it part of their territory, and they’ll want to go there when it’s time to sleep.

Dog beds are made to withstand a lot of abuse, and most have washable covers as well.

Put the bed where your dog will use it: No one enjoys spending $50 for a comfortable bed, only to watch their dog give it an indifferent sniff before curling up on a corner of the couch.

Since dogs are intensely attuned to territory, you’ll need to be accommodating in finding the best place to put the bed. If there’s one spot where your dog always settles down to sleep, you’ll want to put the bed as close to that spot as possible.

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Dog Beds Makes a Dog Feel Secure

Dog lover — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:36:11 +0000

Dogs are sociable animals. They like to be in close contact with other animals in the pack and also are creatures of habit. This is why once they crawl into bed with you one time, they plan on doing it forever. Luckily they also like to feel secure and like to be in a spot that they can call their own – their own bed.

Dogs love having their own bed and it is their spot to protect and feel secure. Although you might feel that your dog may not want to “be alone” in his or her own bed, I think that you will be surprised to know that once a dog starts to have his own bed, he will spend a good portion of his day retreating to it – instead of your couch or bed.

Take a look at the following beds- I know that you will find one for your dog or puppy.

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LARGE DOGGIE BED CUSHION COVER
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Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:53:58 PST
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Candy Pink polka dot princess boat crib dog & cat bed
US $39.95
Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:56:44 PST
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SOFA WICKER OUTDOOR PATIO & DINING FURNITURE SET & CHAISE & SUN BED DOG BED-LRG
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