Making Better Choices For Dog Pet Beds

You might think that choosing dog pet beds is a pretty simple thing. Just go to a pet supply store, pick out a thick pad, perhaps with some kind of raised edge around it, and go home.

But just enter the phrase "dog beds" into any search engine to have a look at what's actually out there, and your jaw will drop to the floor. How can you possibly choose among the different kinds of dog beds for sale? Even if the range of options makes you rub your hands in glee, you'll still need to narrow things down.

You'll start by finding the right size for the bed. And this doesn't just apply only to large but to small dog beds as well. If you've got a puppy, then have a good idea of what size it will become as it grows up.

This may not be as important if you're planning to change dog pet beds from smaller to larger as the puppy grows, but it's something to consider. And of course, allowing room for a large dog to stretch out and be able to turn over comfortably is a requirement that should go without saying.

Once you've narrowed things down with these considerations, it's time to look at the remaining options for dog pet beds. From that point on, you'll feel like a kid in a candy store as you do your dog bed shopping.

You can be all environmental by choosing a bed of natural or recycled materials. You can have your dog sleep on a Euro-chic streamlined couch. Or your dog can be all racy, sleeping in the replica of a car. As long as all the basic needs are covered, you can find almost any style to fit your whims or interests.

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A Designer Dog Bed For Therapeutic Reasons

You shouldn't think of a designer dog bed simply as the sort of bed that goes a little over the top or makes the "pampering" factor its most important consideration. Some specially designed dog beds are made the way they are to fulfill an important purpose.

While it's true that the majority of designer beds are luxury dog beds, some manufacturers create unique designs for therapeutic reasons, catering to the health needs of certain types of dogs.

One of the most stunning examples of a posh designer dog bed is found at the Swank Pets (www.swankpets.com) website. The name of the site alone should tell you something. And here you will find the Fab Imperial Dog Bed, shaped like an egg on its side, so the dog enters a cushioned enclosure to lie down.

This exquisite pet bed is meant to resemble a Faberge egg, in fact. Its exterior is of royal red velvet, with an interior of gold velour, and the outside is crisscrossed with gold threads and jewels.

A designer dog bed can have functionality as the determining factor in its special design, or its pattern can be a matter of sheer whimsy. You might prefer the sort of cool dog beds that feature feathers and velvet, simply so you can express a sense of luxury.

You may be more interested in the responsibility implied by going with an ecologically friendly bed, made of recycled or all natural materials. The dog probably won't care that much, but if you can find a designer bed that allows it to sleep comfortably but still lets you express yourself, then you'll both be happy.

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Traveling With Your Pet Dog Bed

You may not really feel like taking a bunch of dog bed furniture with you if you're going on a trip, if you're taking your pooch along. But if you're flying, you'll certainly have to bring your dog's crate, and that might serve as its bed too, when you finally arrive at your destination.

Going by car, though, opens up other options, and revives the question of where exactly your canine friend will sleep at night. If you can find a pet dog bed that doesn't take up a lot of space, then you should bring it along.

There are other types of beds that would work as well. Some outdoor dog beds are sturdy enough to handle things if you're roughing it and going camping or staying in a cabin. You can find beds that are actually cots, with strong metal or plastic frames, for example.

This sort of pet dog bed would lift your canine companion above rough floor surfaces, and also provide more support for dogs with creaky joints. And in the morning, it would be easy to dismantle.

However, the crate may ultimately be the best choice for a pet dog bed when you are traveling, especially if your dog is already used to sleeping in one. The point is to keep your companion both comfortable and safe.

The dog may be used to roughing it, or may have special physical needs you need to take care of. The kind of pet bed you take with you, if you take any at all, will be determined by all these factors. The important thing is for both of you to have a worry-free trip.

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