The Pawfect Ingredients for the Comfiest Dog Bed

Sally is getting on a bit now and while most of the time she looks as sprightly as ever, there are times when you can tell her bones are hurting her just a little bit more. Especially when she is getting up after a long nap, as such making sure she has a comfortable, supportive place to lay her head has become a must.

So what sort of things do we look for to make for the perfect place to let an important dog lay her head?

Size and Shape
Every dog likes to lay down differently. Sally, well she likes to stretch out as much as she can, meaning she needs a big bed, that can take her stretch out in full and she is much better with a rectangular shaped rather than rounded one.

Covering
As a dog gets older (Sal is 16 now), things can happen, such as they become a little incontinent. Thankfully we have it controlled with meds. However it did show us the benefit of a washable, waterproof cover for a bed, otherwise, you will quickly find yourself throwing out bed after bed. Though other dogs might like a fleece covering for warmth or even one they can get under.

Soft or Firm?
That is the question? Like human beds you need need to think about what the mattress part of the bed feels like. Memory foam has made its way into the dog bed world and can make a comfortable place for dogs to lay their heads.

Look
While it might not matter to your pet what the bed looks like, they now come in all sorts of colour choices and as such once you have got down what your dog needs, you can look to find something that works with the style of your home as well.

Remember the most important thing when it comes to getting a bed for your pet, is your pet. What suits one, may not suit another and that’s OK. As a dog owner you often get used to what your pet likes, however as they get older that can change, so be ready and be open to adapting to suit their changing needs.

Sally was kindly sent a new designer bed from Raised by Humans, which ticks many of the boxes when it comes to a bed for her. From the memory foam mattress to the waterproof cover and of course I just so happen to love the bright metric design on top.

If you are looking to get your dog a new bed this winter, do remember to think about what they need and remember the weather could get cold.

What is your top tip for buying a dog bed, what do you think of Sally’s new bright one?