Choosing the Right Bed For Your Puppy
Now I could start this article by saying "don't bother" just use a box and to be honest most of the time you would be right, but that would make for a bit of a boring article wouldn't it!! So here is some advice for getting that dog bed for your little pride and joy.
Size.
This is so important when purchasing a dog bed as most people do exactly the same thing and buy a dog bed that is too big for the dog.
The main reason owners do this because they want to buy a bed that the dog will grow into and save money at the same time by purchasing a bed that will last the dog for life.
This is the WRONG thing to do.
A puppy needs to feel secure and purchasing a huge dog bed (especially with a roof) can be very daunting for a small puppy so try to buy something that is of a suitable size.
Make sure that you buy a bed that has raised walls as again, this makes the puppy feel secure and comfortable in their surroundings.
Using a box? A box is a very good idea for a very young pup as they do tend to chew a hell of a lot during the first 3 months of their lives.
I started my dog off with an old computer box and we just cut an entrance into the front of the box and cut the lid off.
We then made sure that the box was well padded out with comfy blankets and other comforters like a small cushion.
The nice thing with a box is that you can make it really cozy compared to standard dog beds.
I would recommend using a box for the first 3 months of the dog's life and then moving on to something a little more practical.
Not too cheap but not too expensive.
A contradiction I know, but take this into account.
What you don't want to do is buy some Chinese rubbish that the dog will rip open within 5 minutes because it's made from cheap material.
Then before you know it, you are rushing your little baby into the vets because they are passing cotton wall!!However on the flip side of the coin the other thing you do not want to do is buy a beautiful piece of furniture that costs a fortune, only to find your dog walking around with a wooden leg in its mouth!! This is not the way to go, try and buy something that is made from tough material that can withstand a beating, but try not to pay a fortune for it.
I would avoid buying a dog bed off the market and maybe go into a reputable pet shop that can give you the advice needed to purchase the correct type of dog beds.
That's about it really I guess if you want a conclusion I would say to you again NOT to buy anything that looks cheap and don't buy a bed just because it looks nice.
Start off with a box then buy something practical for the first year of the dog's life.
Then you can buy that bling dog bed you really wanted...
Size.
This is so important when purchasing a dog bed as most people do exactly the same thing and buy a dog bed that is too big for the dog.
The main reason owners do this because they want to buy a bed that the dog will grow into and save money at the same time by purchasing a bed that will last the dog for life.
This is the WRONG thing to do.
A puppy needs to feel secure and purchasing a huge dog bed (especially with a roof) can be very daunting for a small puppy so try to buy something that is of a suitable size.
Make sure that you buy a bed that has raised walls as again, this makes the puppy feel secure and comfortable in their surroundings.
Using a box? A box is a very good idea for a very young pup as they do tend to chew a hell of a lot during the first 3 months of their lives.
I started my dog off with an old computer box and we just cut an entrance into the front of the box and cut the lid off.
We then made sure that the box was well padded out with comfy blankets and other comforters like a small cushion.
The nice thing with a box is that you can make it really cozy compared to standard dog beds.
I would recommend using a box for the first 3 months of the dog's life and then moving on to something a little more practical.
Not too cheap but not too expensive.
A contradiction I know, but take this into account.
What you don't want to do is buy some Chinese rubbish that the dog will rip open within 5 minutes because it's made from cheap material.
Then before you know it, you are rushing your little baby into the vets because they are passing cotton wall!!However on the flip side of the coin the other thing you do not want to do is buy a beautiful piece of furniture that costs a fortune, only to find your dog walking around with a wooden leg in its mouth!! This is not the way to go, try and buy something that is made from tough material that can withstand a beating, but try not to pay a fortune for it.
I would avoid buying a dog bed off the market and maybe go into a reputable pet shop that can give you the advice needed to purchase the correct type of dog beds.
That's about it really I guess if you want a conclusion I would say to you again NOT to buy anything that looks cheap and don't buy a bed just because it looks nice.
Start off with a box then buy something practical for the first year of the dog's life.
Then you can buy that bling dog bed you really wanted...
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