Washable Dog Beds

Jax & Bones Wide Wale Corduroy Lounge Dog Beds for Canines Honey Small (SS)

Washable dog beds come in many styles. There are a lot of choices of beds for your dog. there’s the donut style dog beds, foam beds, orthopedic dog beds, designer dog beds, even cooling or heated dog beds. Dog beds come in lots of different fabrics too, from suede, to leather, to corduroy, to fleece, to nylon, to quilted fabric.

Gusseted Pet Bed – Red

The most practical type of dog bed is a washable bed. Being able to wash the beds when needed, you kill the breeding ground for fleas. Washing the bed, helps to extend the life of it and keeps your dog healthy.

You can find washable dog beds in most big box pet stores and small independent pet stores too. A lot of department stores carry them too. Or you can opt for convenience and buy them online.

Harry Barker Polar Fleece Rectangle Pet Beds – Medium Blue For Cats And Dogs

You can find these beds at different price points too but it may be better to spend a little more money and get a high quality dog bed that will last for the life of your dog.

Harry Barker Ombre Round Pet Beds – Large Green For Cats And Dogs

Cheaper dog beds will often wear out quickly.

Big Shrimpy Planet-Friendly Catalina Beds Tan Clover for Canines and Felines

Choose a fabric that will be comfortable for your dog. If your dog is short haired like a Chihuahua, a fluffy fabric like a fleece would e good. A long haired dog like Collie might prefer a smooth fabric like vinyl or nylon.

Also consider the size of the bed. Will it be big enough for your dog, or will your dog have trouble fitting in the bed?

And think about the color scheme in your home. You may not want a hot pink dog bed in a room full of earth tones.

Animal Print Cozy Dog Lounge Bed – M

Notice your dog’s sleeping style. Does you dog like to stretch out when he’s asleep or does he curl up in a ball? If he’s a stretcher, then a square or round pillow bed would be good. Get a larger size too. A donut dog bed is a good choice for the dog that likes to lean against something and curl up into a ball.

Sleepypod Mini Mobile Pet Bed Chocolate Brown

You can even get travel washable dog beds!

Nature Nap XL Beach Glass 1 Mat

A good quality washable dog bed will keep your dog comfy, help him relax, give him a place that is all his own and help ease joint pain.

Extra Large 4″ Thick Orthopedic Grade 100% Memory Foam Pad Pet Bed for Large Dog

Dogs have very distinctive sleeping habits. Dog’s sleep half of their life away at about 13 hours a day.

Their sleep time varies according to the age of the dog and the breed.

Some dogs turn around in circles several times before lying down. This is going back to his roots when his ancestors would trample down the grass where they planned on sleeping by turning in circles. Later, it signified to other pack members that this was the dog’s spot for sleeping as he was preparing for slumber.

Temparatures may influence your dog’s sleeping habits. Your dog will curl up in a ball when he is cold.

Puppies do this with their siblings to conserve warmth.

Have you ever seen your dog “run in his sleep”? He will lay on his side while asleep, and move his legs in a running motion. We can only assume he is dreaming he is running.

Some dogs, just as some humans sleep with their eyes open.

At times, you can notice your dog’s eyes and whiskers twitch.

Most of your dog’s sleep time is done so in a light stage of sleep.

Dogs will awake quickly if there is sudden noise or activity around them. This goes back to their days of living in the wild and hunting (or being hunted).

Be careful about allowing young children to disturb your dog when he is sleeping. If he awakes suddenly by being poked or tripped over by a child, he may instinctively snap at the child before realizing what he is doing.

That is probably where the phrase “let sleeping dogs lie” comes from.

Just like children, it’s sometimes hard to get your dog to settle down and get back to sleep if he is startled awake at odd hours. And also, just like with children, it’s best to establish routines for your dog from the very beginning.

Set routines for sleeping, walks, eating, even potty times.

Decide from the time you get your dog, where your dog will sleep. Some people allow their dogs to sleep in the bed with them. Others prefer for their dog to sleep in their crate or their own dog bed.

A personal note about letting dogs sleep in your bed. I have 4 dogs and 3 of them prefer to sleep in the bed with me (I have a king sized bed).  But my dogs sleep during the day in other parts of the house so I have dog beds in various places. I have two in my home office, one in the family room and one in my bedroom.

On your dog’s first night with you, he may feel scared and confused. If he’s a puppy just separated from his litter, he is used to sleeping close to others.

A hot water bottle covered with a fleece blanket may help your puppy feel more at home in his new bed. Another tip is to put an old fashioned ticking clock in his bed to mimic the sound of his mother’s beating heart.

Do not give in and put the puppy in bed with you unless you plan on it being a nightly thing. If it is only occasionally allowed, you puppy will feel like he is being “driven from the pack” on the nights you don’t allow him in your bed. Giving your dog a good walk before bedtime will help him fall asleep easier.

Here’s a tip to help keep your dog’s anxiety level low when you are not at home. Put a shirt or other article of clothing you have recently worn in his bed. Make sure it’s an old item of clothing that you don’t care about. The smell of you will soothe your dog when you are not there.

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These 2 guys have their own dog beds but prefer to sleep in each other’s beds.

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