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Getting The Best Dog Bed
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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August 29th, 2011 - 2:09 am
Start right now. Don’t pay any attention to people telling you there is no such thing as a pom-chi. It’s a pom-chi if it’s mixed. Call it what you want.
I’m all for crating. Take your baby out as soon as you get home, praise it when it ‘goes’, then bring it in, play, let her romp, and if you notice her getting into the potty position, immediately put her on a leash, walk her to the door, and let her ‘go’ outside. Praise, praise Praise her when she goes outside. The reason I say put her on a leash and walk her to the door is because if you pick her up and take her out, she will not understand to go to the door on her own when she needs to go.
My baby girl (Chihuahua) has 3 puppies right now, 3-1/2 weeks old, and I am already starting to potty train them. They have no teeth, are of course still nursing and far from being weened, but they are now romping and playing, and also going potty! I have a slip leashes, since they are too tiny for a collar, and keep them close at hand. When I see a puppy starting to get in the potty position, I slip on the leash, walk (sort of 1/2 way drag) them to the door, let them go outside. It takes them a little while to ‘go’ outside, since I interrupted them, but the do eventually go. Then they get PRAISED and walked/dragged inside. When I say drag, I don’t mean drag in a bad way. They are little and clumsy and often topple over. I just let them get back on their feet, and tug the leash. It takes patience, but it’s worth it.
Best wishes with your little puppy. I don’t like puppy mills and have reservations about backyard breeders, but I’m not a dog snob either. Reputable breeders are all fine and good, but there are lovely NON purebred puppies that will give you so much joy.
August 29th, 2011 - 2:09 am
you should start training her now.
August 29th, 2011 - 2:09 am
You can start now.
August 29th, 2011 - 2:09 am
You should begin right now. if you don’t start them from a young age, they’ll never learn. make sure every time your pet goes outside you give her a treat. after a while you wont need to give her any.
August 29th, 2011 - 2:09 am
as soon as you bring home
sounds like you are going to have problems breaking if you are not there to let out every hour.
August 29th, 2011 - 2:09 am
There is NO such thing as a POM-CHI, it’s a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix. I do hope that you adopted this dog from a shelter/rescue, and didn’t support a backyard greeder or pet store/puppy mill.
Should have done some research before getting a pup.