Dog Bedding - Make the Perfect Choice for Your Dog

If you really want to pamper your pet with the goal of providing a relaxing place for him to sleep, consider all the types and styles of dog bedding available... there are are plenty of choices. Your responsibility as a pet owner, of course, is to contemplate which type will work best for your dog.

Dog bedding should be age, health, and, of course size appropriate. Your dog's habits and idiosyncrasies also need to be taken into account.

Orthopedic dog beds furnish maximum support and comfort. This mattress variety dog bed is often best for older dogs or dogs with medical issues. Often orthopedic dog bedding is the best choice if your canine companion heads to his rest right after an energetic walk or play time or seems lame or achy.

Have you ever come home to find your dog lounging in what we may consider unusual positions such as on his back or draped over furniture or pillows on your couch? These dogs are often looking for additional room to stretch out or extra padding for their comfort. Sometimes the memory foam or extra padding of an orthopedic bed will satisfy that need.

Sofa or couch types of dog beds, like orthopedic beds are great for dogs who can never seem to find a place that is comfortable for them. Some times they need the extra thick padding that this dog bedding provides. These beds also allow plenty of room for lounging and stretching out the way many dogs are prone to.

Have you ever found your dog sleeping with his chin propped up on a pillow, a balled-up throw rug, or the couch arm rest? What he needs is a Bolster bed style of dog bedding. The bolster is just a higher pillow attached to and enclosing the dog bed that gives him support for his head.

Observe your dog, his habits, likes an dislikes, his resting and sleeping positions, etc. This will help you to decide what type of dog bedding design to buy. To come up with the best size to buy simply measure your dog when he is sleeping and add nine to twelve inches to his length and width.

Another consideration to help determine the best kind of dog bedding for your friend is where he spends most of his time. Is he an inside or outside dog? If outside, consider buying a water proof dog bed that is protected from the elements. Does he go with you on camping trips or sleep on the deck. If your dog is older and has urinary incontinence this type of bed would be a good choice.

Your dog's happiness and contentment are dependent on you his owner. Once you have the proper information and have done some research on the subject of dog bedding you will be more prepared to buy a bed that is most appropriate for him. You will also find pleasure in his pleasure because there's nothing more satisfying then "letting sleeping dogs lie."