Dog Bedding and Responsible Canine Care
As busy as most people are these days purchasing or adopting a dog is not an easy task. In fact, finding just the right breed, size, gender, or color of puppy or adult dog can be very time consuming. And it is important to keep in mind that anyone can buy a dog. But it takes a special person to welcome it into their home and provide it the love and care it needs and deserves to live a happy and healthy life realizing that in return they will provide you companionship, protection, and will put a smile on your face with their silly behavior and unique personality.
Regardless of your choice, proper care of your new best friend must take into consideration their need for a comfortable place to relax such as dog bedding, a kennel, or a crate where they will feel secure. They need a place of their own just as we do.
As with any purchase you should to do a bit of research before you buy dog bedding or related products as they come in many different shapes, sizes, and styles. I always recommend that you start by gathering some information about your dog such as its length, weight, characteristics, health, and any special needs they may have. Armed with this information you will be well positioned to select the right type of dog bedding that they can fit on or into (with room for growth if they are not adult size), and one that will be durable and easy to clean or maintain if your dog is a little rough with their personal belongings.
In order to determine the right size for dog bedding start by measuring your dog laying down as he or she normally does when they are relaxing. Once positioned lying down, measure the length of your dog from its nose to its back legs or rump. Then add 9 to 12 inches to the length to determine the best bed size.
Next, you should weigh your dog and follow these general guidelines in order to make the best dog bed size decision:
- Pets up to 25 lbs. = Small bed size
- Pets up to 40 lbs. = Medium bed size
- Pets up to 85 lbs. = Large bed size
- Pets up to 140 lbs. = Extra Large bed size
- Pets over 140 lbs. = Give them anything they want - maybe a king-size sleep number bed!
Armed with this information you can focus your shopping for dog bedding that meets your criteria for comfort, wear and tear, and of course appearance in your home. I wish you many years of fun and companionship with your canine friend.
Rick Calligaris in an Internet Marketing Consultant who specializes in improving his clients sales through effective and highly targeted online marketing campaigns. In his spare time enjoys writing, Travel, photography, and hiking with his dog.
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