Fur Person Dog Beds

Cats and dogs, like humans, often get stressed and need a place to lay their head.  Finding pet beds that suit your little friend is an important task, as cats and dogs have a lot of similar sleeping habits and levels of comfort.  The best thing to do is to observe your pet for a few nights and see where they spend the most time to relax.  From there, you should be able to figure out what kind of bed would be a great fit. 

Once you have a fully relaxed pet, you’ll no doubt have a much happier friend.

The next best thing to a big pay raise at work is having your furperson with you. All of use enjoy our dogs at home and we know the benefits of raising our pets. They help us relax, keep us company and take us out to exercise. Your boss doesn’t understand that it was your furperson that listen to your presentation 10 times before he heard the end result last Monday morning.

When you bring your pet to share in your work day, you what it to be comfortable and relaxed so everyone will enjoy the experience with you. Having a heated bed for your pet to lay on, calms anxiety of the new environment making the transition more enjoyable for all. There are different types of heated beds that can help with anxiety, sore muscles and health problem, radiant heat and electrical heating. Sense pets aren’t usually allowed to roam freely about the office as they are at home they might get a little restless, the heated bed gives a soothing feeling for a more relaxed companion.

Summer time fun is keeping this family and pet busy in the great out of doors. We are fishing, camping and hiking nearly every weekend. We want the quality family time to be comfortable for everyone to enjoy.  We have found a comfortable alternative for our dog in this self leveling all weather cot. It keeps her off the ground so she isn’t rolling in the dirt and the cool breeze can cirulate all around her. It easly store and clean with it’s folding legs and fabric construction.  The self leveling part makes it more comfortable for our dog to rest on any terrain. We hope this great idea will help your family pet enjoy the family outing.

  Dogs in general will sleep for 12 or more hours a day. More energetic dogs, working dogs, and service dogs may sleep less while large dogs tend to sleep more.   Bored dogs will sleep more, and both age extremes, young and old, tend to sleep longer. While dogs sleep more than we do they also sleep much lighter than we do. Some believe it is an adaption from the wild, sleeping long and light saves their energy until something wakes them and they will be ready for the chase. Wolves may hunt, but they have nothing against dinner walking into their midst either.

You will often see dogs circle before they lie down. This is an instinctual habit that in the wild would tromp down grass and weeds to make a soft and hidden nest in tall prairies. Some dogs will claw and pull at their bedding, in simulation of preparing a spot in a den for sleep. When they do lie down they wake easily except for a small percentage of time that they are in REM sleep. REM or Rapid Eye Movement indicates deep sleep and is the time when we dream. While some scientist claim to be unsure whether or not dogs dream, those of us that own and love dogs know that they do. When in REM sleep dogs can be difficult to wake and will be more disoriented when aroused from this state.

A word of warning here. When a dog is awoken suddenly at any time, but especially from deep REM sleep, they may act aggressively until they get their bearings. Be very cautious about waking a dog and never shake them awake, be sure to teach your children this as well. While the most gentle of dogs can be awoken this way many times with no problem there is always the chance that they will snap in self defense if startled. Wake your dog by softly calling its name and if needed raising your voice until it wakes. It is safer for you and less stressful for your dog.

It is important that your dog have a bed of its’ own. This will become its’ haven. A safe, comfortable, place to go when tired or if it simply wants to be left alone. It is best not to disturb your dog when it is in bed, increasing its’ since of security in its’ own space. Even if you choose to let your dog sleep with you at night, it should have a bed of its’ own during the day.

Dogs do not have the same sleeping pattens we do. Respect the differences in the way they sleep and both you and your Fur Person will be happier and healthier.

O’donnel Industries, manufactures of the Snoozer brand line of pet products, is a wonderful example of an American company.  They established their business in Anderson, South Carolina in 1985 and are now located in Greenville, South Carolina.  A small company, they have found great success by producing the finest quality pet beds available.  The owners and employees are very proud of their “American Made” label and the fact that their products are marketed at a very reasonable price.

Since it’s founding the “Snoozer” brand has stood for quality. So much so that a Snoozer brand dog bed was used in the first Bush White House. The Royal Blue color of the bed matched the White House USA Seal color motif.  The President and Mrs. Bush found the beds to be of such fine quality and reasonable price that they ordered a second dog bed for the White House and these beds were placed if full view, not put off in a corner somewhere.

Snoozer beds are comfortable, durable, and beautiful.  They are available in over 20 colors and patterns, many styles, and at various price levels.  You can have the same quality and style as a President and your Fur Person can have the same comfort as a President’s dog.  A quality bed will give your years of use and provide extra support and comfort for your precious pet.

If your dog is required to sleep outside, or if it needs to be outside for extended periods of time you need to consider a waterproof or water resistant dog bed.  What is the difference?  Well, as the name suggests a waterproof bed can be placed anywhere outside and it will not matter if it gets rain or snow on it.  It can be placed next to a swimming pool and it will not become saturated with water if the kids splash water all over it or “accidentally” knock it into the pool.  Unless you are providing this bed so your dog can rest near you while you are enjoying your pool, we recommend that you place such a bed in a dog house, under a car port, in a garage or other similarly protected area to provide shelter from the weather for your pet.

A water resistant bed is also made for use by an outdoor dog.  The bed is not meant to be placed on a patio or deck without a cover nor is such a bed the best choice for a poolside bed.  These types of bed generally have a heavier cover than most indoor beds.  This cover will resist water, but rain or snow would eventually get through.  You need to place this type of bed in a dog house, a garage, or other similarly well protected area.  Such a bed will stand up well to a wet dog lying on it, it will not absorb large amounts of water from your pet.  Better beds of this type have side vents to allow water to escape and the interior of the bed to breath.

If you have an outdoor dog these types of beds are perfect for them.  Your pet needs a comfortable place to sleep and call their own just like the more pampered indoor dogs.

Choosing the right bed your dog can be an arduous process for some.  Being in tune with your pet’s needs is not unlike trying to parent an infant.  They cannot speak for themselves and you must rely on your instincts to find which bed may suit them best.

There are four factors that you must consider when looking into purchasing a dog bed:

Dog Size
Obviously, the size of your dog will also determine the size of his/her bed.  You wouldn’t place an adult in a toddler bed, so I suppose that trying to fit a pug into a bed the size of a shoebox wouldn’t suffice either. 

State of Health
The dog’s health should determine whether you should get a heated bed or not.  Also, some smaller canines are apt to have breathing problems.

Dog’s Preference of Space
If you find that your dog would rather nuzzle up under the coffee table rather than stretch out on the couch, then you’d know to get them a compact bed that will allow them to curl up comfortably.  This could conflict with the dog’s size, but it’s up to you to gauge your pet’s level of comfort.

Style and Care
Like standard furniture, there are designer dog beds and lower-priced ones.  These days, it’s easier to find a dog bed that won’t be an eyesore.  Dog beds can also be purchased with extra sheets and pillows in mind.  But these shouldn’t necessarily trump the ultimate goal of having reasonable sleeping space for your dog.