5 Common Mistakes Make When Buying A Dog Bed

Posted: Apr 24, 2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 9 | Bookmark and Share

When you are shopping for a dog bed for your dog, there are a few things that you need to avoid so that you can make an informed, intelligent purchase. Don't buy the first dog bed that you see, take your time and shop around. If possible, bring your dog with you when you shop for a bed so that you can make sure that you get one that is large enough. Otherwise, keep handy these five common mistakes and take care to avoid them.

It is not chew proof

If you have a chewer and your bed is not chew proof, you may come home one day to a shredded doggie bed. Check the liner as well as the bed itself and see how durable they are. Some beds are chew proof and you can purchase new liners or use old blankets for the inside of the bed. Another consideration here is regarding chewing. You don't want your dog chew his or her bed and get something stuck in their throat or choke. This is pretty unlikely, but there is always a possibility. It is better to be safe than sorry.

It is cheap

When you buy a cheap doggie bed, you usually get what you pay for. Chances are your cheap doggie bed won't last long. You may do better to get a slightly more expensive or better made bed for your dog. With a better made dog bed, preferably by a name that you can trust, you know it will hold up well.

It is not the right size

You don't want to get your bull dog a doggie bed that is made for a toy poodle and you don't want to get your Chihuahua a doggie bed that is made for a Great Dane. The point here is, make sure that your doggie bed is the right size for your dog. Your dog should be able to comfortably turn around, curl up and stretch out in his or her bed. You do not, however, want to get a doggie bed that is too big for the dog either. If the dog feels lost in a huge bed, they may not want to stay in it. If you get a bed for a puppy, remember that puppies grow - fast! You may want to get a larger bed, but pile a comforter or blanket in it so that the puppy can make a nice little nest in which to sleep.

It is not washable

The last thing that you want is a doggie bed that you can not clean. You want a bed that is fully washable. Dog beds can become quite odiferous over time, plus, they can harbor fleas. Get a bed that you can wash the lining regularly and wipe down the bed itself if it is not able to be thrown in the washing machine. Use a mild solution of bleach and water to clean your dog's bed. This is the best way to deodorize and disinfect the bed and bedding.

It does not suit your dog

Finally, make sure that the bed fits the dog. If the dog is warm natured, he will swelter in a bed lined with sheepskin. If your dog is cold natured she will freeze if you don't throw in some blankets. The bottom line is when seeking a dog bed, think of the dog first. What is safe and what suits them best.

(ArticlesBase SC #136936)

Rate this Article
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 0 vote(s)
    Feedback
    RSS
    Print
    Email
    Re-Publish

    Source:  http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/5-common-mistakes-make-when-buying-a-dog-bed-136936.html

    Article Tags:

    Dog Beds

    ,

    dog bed

    ,

    buying a dog bed

    Small Business Stories - Dog Gone Smart Beds

    Alex Fees talks with Chris Onthank about his company, Dog Gone Smart Beds, at the 2008 Pet Expo convention in Baltimore. (03:32)

    Taking care of an old dog

    Take special care of your aging dog (04:52)

    Prepare your home for a new dog

    Make your new dog feel right at home and prepare in advance to save a lot of stress (00:43)

    How to keep your dog cool

    Learn how to keep your dog cool (01:45)

    How To Make a Retro Pet Bed

    In this installment of our home decor show, we show you how to make a stylish nesting niche for your furry friend, and have a little something extra for the fellas. (03:46)

    We all know that Halloween is one of the best holidays on the world's calendar today. What is better than getting all dressed up and going trick or treating with a few friends? There is even nothing wrong with going trick or treating way into your adulthood. It is fun and there is nothing to change that, especially when you have a really big selection of costumes to choose from for you and your dog

    By: Clayton Saperstein l Home and Family > Holidays l Oct 13, 2009 l Views: 14

    If you're not sure whether to buy a dog bed, or not sure what type you need, or even how to size a dog bed then you need to read this article.

    By: Stephen Dolan l Home and Family > Pets l Apr 10, 2007 l Views: 23

    To keep your dog happy and healthy you should buy your dog a dog bed. But which type do you choose, and how do you know it's the right size? Find out all you need to know in this article

    By: Stephen Dolan l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 27, 2007 l Views: 28

    People are in search for a place where they can find many special animal products, a store that spares them from wasting time searching the whole city for a perfect dog collar

    By: Groshan Fabiola l Home and Family > Pets l Jan 23, 2007 l Views: 326

    For those who own larger dog breeds, it is often difficult, not to mention expensive, to find the right accessories and items like dog beds.

    By: Kausik Dutta l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 26, 2007 l Views: 28
    Abhishek Agarwal

    Allergy sufferers don't have to deny themselves the joy of owning a dog. There are many hypoallergenic dog breeds to select from, and one of them is bound to give you the affection and joy you dream about!

    By: Abhishek Agarwal l Home and Family > Pets l Feb 03, 2009 l Views: 7

    Historically, dog houses have been hand-made from materials that could be scraped such as wood and plastic. Through time, the dog house industry had grown.

    By: Jennifer Johnson l Home and Family > Pets l May 13, 2008 l Views: 50

    Animals prefer to be in their own surroundings and natural habitat so they can feel comfortable, familiar and at home. This decreases unnecessary stress and the possibility of picking up disease exposure.

    By: Tariq Ghazi l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010
    Joe Cinova

    If you look at the pets and their owners one of the main reasons a dog will bark is because of the poor relationship they have between each other. From the time they were brought home they were never trained or cared for in a way that they actually listen and understand their role in the household.

    By: Joe Cinova l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010
    Gary Price

    Tired of dog barking? Wondering how to stop a dog barking? Firstly, you need to realize that every time a dog is barking or growling he is just communicating his feelings like humans do in his own ways.

    By: Gary Price l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010 l Views: 2

    Before you buy or adopt a pet you need to prepare yourself and the house for the animal. A ferret is a loving and energetic animal. It is small and fluffy and hence care must be taken to prepare the house for this tiny creature. Just as your would prepare to welcome a baby into your household you also need to prepare for a new ferret in the house. Build a new ferret home; it will add to the decor of your house as well as offer the animal a place to rest.

    By: Clint Sidney l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010

    Is barking a form of language among dogs with precise significance, or just playful noise? Dogs exchange information among themselves less by voice than by a wide range of facial expressions, body postures and gestures, as well as by various scents. Dogs, who bark at night, are probably working off excess energy or announcing their presence, and this is undoubtedly the only message conveyed to other dogs within ear shot.

    By: Steve Rankin l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010 l Views: 1
    Gary Price

    Are you sick of dog barking? Wondering how to stop dog barking? To begin with, you need to understand that every time your dog is barking or growling he is just communicating his feelings like humans do in his own ways.

    By: Gary Price l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010

    Before starting dog training, it is best that you know your options well. These days you can find many types of dog training, in many different places. These trainings vary in price and each one them has something different to offer.

    By: Steve Rankin l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010 l Views: 3

    If your bones and joints are strong and flexible, they move smoothly. And that means life can be fun, and appreciated fully. But for one in seven people, movement is restricted by a musculoskeletal disorder - arthritis, back pain, fracture, osteoporosis, or sports trauma. Faced with such pain and discomfort, you may be pleased to pay £3,500 for orthopaedic surgery or hydrotherapy to get those painful joints flexible again. But would you be so willing to spend the same money on your pet Labrador?

    By: Steve Rankin l Home and Family > Pets l Mar 18, 2010 l Views: 4

    This must be the first question that arises in your mind when you consider Forensic Nursing as a career - "how much money do forensic nurses make?" A forensic nurse can make money according to her abilities and capacity to work. Many forensic nurses are paid at hourly basis. If...

    By: Ethan Edison l Careers l Jul 04, 2008 l Views: 2,980 l Comments: 1

    Are you aware that almost 70 percent of the total population of workers would spend their day sitting on a chair? Although some people would believe that it is their 'dream job' to sit all day long, the moment when you experienced it first hand, you'll realize that it isn't...

    By: Ethan Edison l Home Improvement l Jul 04, 2008 l Views: 23

    Forensic nursing courses are in great demand these days. More and more students are enrolling themselves in various universities to get a degree or a certificate in Forensic nursing. Forensic nursing is an emerging filed with bright prospects. The job itself is quite challenging. If you have the time and...

    By: Ethan Edison l Careers l Jul 03, 2008 l Views: 49

    We often complain about staying long hours at work with nothing left to us but an aching back. This is a common scenario for everyone-we are often too engrossed in doing our work that we oftentimes forget that it is very important for us to be seated comfortably as possible....

    By: Ethan Edison l Home Improvement l Jul 02, 2008 l Views: 20

    Many people have strange perceptions regarding a forensic nurse. They generally associate a forensic nurse with dead bodies, pathology and stuff. There are forensic practices which let you deal with living patients too. Forensic nursing is growing much in popularity and many of the graduating nurses have started to divert...

    By: Ethan Edison l Careers l Jul 02, 2008 l Views: 266

    A new observable fact to many, that is what we can say about forensic nursing which is one of the current specialty areas attributed by the ANA or American Nurses Association. According to IAFN or the International Association of Forensic Nursing, forensic nursing practice is a function of science to...

    By: Ethan Edison l Careers l Jul 01, 2008 l Views: 1,611

    There are various magazines which offer help on having reviews which show the ergonomic office chair rating of a certain product. We may think that this is a trivial matter, but actually, it is not. It is very important for us to know about some important types of office chairs...

    By: Ethan Edison l Home Improvement l Jul 01, 2008 l Views: 528

    If you are the one who likes challenging tasks and interested in a career in health care but do not want to spend eight years in a university then forensic nursing online degree programs are the best option for you. As a forensic nurse your job will require you to...

    By: Ethan Edison l Careers l Jun 29, 2008 l Views: 32

    Add new Comment

     
    * Required fields
    Author Box
    Articles Categories
    All Categories
    0