Dog Beds

It breaks my heart to see a dog lying on a cold floor, especially if it is tile or hardwood. All I can think about is their little bones pressing against their skin in the areas where flesh meets floor. Yes, I have an overactive imagination; however, I ask - have you ever lay on the floor for a prolonged period of time?

It’s no wonder dogs go straight for the carpet or the couch. But this couch-hogging is probably a behavior you want to avoid, especially when guests are over.

So, what do you do? Give your dog a bed. An old basket is a wonderful thing. There are so many uses for an item such as this including being used as a dog bed. Of course, the basket should be large enough to fit your dog comfortably.

It should also have enough room to hold some sort of padding to keep your dog comfy. Baskets can be found at yard sales, discount stores or in your attic. They are portable, easy to clean and provide your dog with a soft place to lay her little head.

Can’t find a basket?

Take an old sheet and some stuffing. Cut two pieces of the sheet to size (should be a rectangular shape that is slightly larger than the length of your dog from head to tail), sew the pieces together with stuffing in between and in the end you have an instant dog bed. Again, this bed is completely portable and easy to clean and your dog will love it because your scent will still be in the sheet.