Where to Place a Dog Bed

You bring home your newly adopted dog; you bought all the accessories that he/she needs, including a dog bed. You put different accessories in a bin, so they抣l be handy when you need them, but more importantly, where do you place the new bed for your dog? Well, it depends on several factors.

Let抯 begin with the assumption that you may have a large dog, or even, a very large dog. This means that you got a large dog bed, which takes a lot of room. If this is the case, place the large dog bed in a room where it won抰 interfere with your furniture, and you will still have enough space. This will offer your large dog a cozy private spot.

On the other hand, if your pet is a small pooch or cat which rests in a small or extra small pet bed, it抯 preferred to place the bed where it抯 not in your way; by that you抣l avoid accidents such as not noticing the bed and stepping on your pet, or stumbling over your pet. In the same manner, don抰 place the bed in the hallway, or any place where it抯 obstructing your walk path. Besides that, your dog needs a little more private place to rest. Some dogs can be irritated easily when people are in their way; it抯 better not to challenge them.

You also want to take into consideration which places in your house your dog enjoys resting the most, and try to work with that. Some dogs are barkers and are more alert to what抯 happening outside. These 揼uard dogs?can have their bed not far from your home抯 entrance. Some dogs are timid and shy, so these dogs need extra private spots in the house, especially if there are young children around. Yes, we love our children, but we still need to respect our pets?right for space and peace of mind.

Very importantly, never locate your pet bed near cooling/ heating ducts, as constant warm or cool air will cause them discomfort from the draft.

Wherever you decide to place the pet bed in your house, make sure to provide comfort for your dog, and make him/her feel like part of the family!