| Take my word for it, no matter how much you | | | | smell up that bed. And if it's a bed you keep |
| want your new puppy to sleep with you, this | | | | in your own bedroom, the odors that will |
| is not the best option. Especially when | | | | eventually emanate from that bed will give |
| you're dealing with a 75-pound behemoth | | | | you nightmares. |
| that's scared of a little thunder. Your | | | | |
| king-sized bed suddenly becomes half a | | | | Second, get a bed with cedar shavings or a |
| twin-size bed. So next to food and a trip to | | | | thick foam pad as the padding. This will help |
| the vet, a good dog bed should be one of your | | | | immensely with keeping your favorite flea |
| first major purchases. But what kind of dog | | | | friends from becoming permanent residents of |
| bed should you get? There are literally | | | | your dog's bed. Third, make sure you buy the |
| hundreds of choices. For instance: | | | | right size dog bed. If possible, take your |
| | | | dog with you when you buy the bed. No matter |
| Large dog beds for the type of dog mentioned | | | | how cute the bed is, or how well it goes with |
| in the first paragraph | | | | your home décor, if your dog can't |
| | | | comfortably lay down in the bed, he won't use |
| Outdoor beds for the pooch who prefers | | | | it. |
| sleeping under the stars | | | | |
| | | | Also, pay close attention to what the bed is |
| Fancy designer beds for the pampered pooch | | | | made of. Wicker is cute and very stylish. But |
| that's probably related to Paris Hilton's | | | | fleas love it. And for the dog that hasn't |
| Tinkerbelle | | | | quite gotten over the chewing stage yet, a |
| | | | wicker bed is little more than the world's |
| Travel and car beds for the dogs who spend a | | | | largest chew toy. Beanbags are also popular |
| lot of time on the road | | | | dog beds because most people born in the late |
| | | | 60s still have one stowed away in their |
| Heated beds for the cold-natured little | | | | basements or attics somewhere (yes you do, |
| breeds | | | | admit it). But have you ever seen what's |
| | | | inside a beanbag? You will find out very |
| Orthopedic beds for the pooches getting up | | | | quickly if Fido discovers how to operate the |
| there in age Iron beds for the decorating | | | | zipper that keeps the stuffing in the bag. |
| pooches in your household | | | | You would be wise to leave the beanbag in the |
| | | | attic and open your wallet cheapskate. |
| Chew-proof beds for...well...you know | | | | |
| | | | So now that you've done the research, go out |
| And waterproof beds for the little pups who | | | | and buy your new best friend a great bed. |
| sometimes get a little scared at night...you | | | | Remember to get the proper size. Get one with |
| know what I mean. | | | | cedar shaving or foam as the padding. Make |
| | | | sure all parts of the bed are machine |
| But no matter the bed you buy, there are a | | | | washable. And most importantly, make sure |
| couple of rules you should be aware of. | | | | Fido likes the bed or you will have an |
| First, make sure every part of the bed is | | | | unwanted visitor in the middle of the |
| machine washable. No matter how many times | | | | night...especially when there's thunder. |
| you wash your dog, he's going to manage to | | | | |