Outdoor Dog Beds

What is an outdoor dog bed? Primarily, it is a bed that is weather resistant. This means that it is durable and resistible to the elements. It can be placed in the sun and is less susceptible outdoor moisture and humidity. If you are thinking about getting a pet bed for your dog, and you抎 like your dog to be outdoors, make sure that this bed is designed to resist different weather conditions, which means that it won抰 get mold from moisture and the fabric won抰 fade in the sun.

With any pet bed that you get, make sure that it is a quality pet bed, as your pet, which is a family member, deserves it. Don抰 get a cheap bed - your pet can tell the difference.

If your dog lives outside in your yard, (which I am personally strongly against - he/she is part of the family, and his/her place is indoors WITH the family), make sure that he/she gets the optimal conditions. In the summer provide him/her a good quality outdoor dog bed in a doghouse where they can be protected from the sun. Place the doghouse in a shaded area in your yard so he/she won抰 suffer from the heat of the day. Always make sure to provide your dog with plenty of fresh water near his/her rest area. In the winter never place a bed in the doghouse unless it is a HEATED BED. Any fabric freezes in cold weather; which may cause your dog freezing burns. Make sure that you scatter straw in the doghouse, as it will retain your dog抯 body heat. Always provide plenty of fresh water while making sure that it doesn抰 freeze, and if it does, replace it often.

Outdoor dog beds can be placed on the porch, in the yard under a tree or in a kennel. Modern technology allows for manufacturing fabrics, which have a UV barrier. These are specialized fabrics that are rated 揝PF 50??a sunray protection standard indicating a blockage of 97% of UV rays. These fabrics have the same resistance to mildew, moisture and stains; hence they are a great component for an outdoor dog bed.

With quality fabric components, you won抰 have to worry about purchasing a new dog bed for a long time, as these beds can last for years.

The combination of a quality outdoor bed along with TLC for your dog will enable him/her can enjoy many hours of lazy outdoor afternoons.