Recommendations for reasonably priced quality dog beds

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#306176 3-Jul-2023 10:06

It's getting a bit chilly in the evenings now, and wanting to pamper the pooch, I'm looking around for a cosy dog bed, something like the round ones with big side bumpers.

I'm getting ads for The Brooklyn served at me, but I'm dubious - the price is attractive, but it feels like a well marketed sale of low quality product, perhaps also tied up with Holly's Paws (extremely similar web site and wording).

Anyway, has anyone got recommendations for quality dog beds? Animates have some very nice ones, but very spendy.

If it matters, pooch is a nine month old Yellow Lab. (so on large range, but not stupidly huge)

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#3098942 3-Jul-2023 12:03

be prepared for the dog just to ignore the bed and sleep anywhere else it decides. It's a dog

Common sense is not as common as you think.

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#3099035 3-Jul-2023 13:24

vexxxboy:

be prepared for the dog just to ignore the bed and sleep anywhere else it decides. It's a dog

So much this. Our German Shepherd could not be convinced to lie on the nice bed we got him, instead would sleep on the concrete.

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#3099037 3-Jul-2023 13:28

vexxxboy:

be prepared for the dog just to ignore the bed and sleep anywhere else it decides. It's a dog

100% this. My lab has had 2 beds and she much prefers to sleep everywhere but. The ottoman is her preferred spot as it allows a great view out the window to the street, otherwise my side of the bed when she thinks she can get away with it.

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#3099050 3-Jul-2023 13:46

I have a Viszla that won't sleep anywhere but the bed (including ours, if she thinks she can get away with it!) and a collie who steadfastly refuses to sleep on any bed - preferring the tiles or, if she must, the carpet.

I'd suggest trying a blanket or something similar (and cheaper than a bed) first, to see if the lab is keen.

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#3099058 3-Jul-2023 14:10

I'd suggest trying a blanket or something similar (and cheaper than a bed) first, to see if the lab is keen.

Yup, this is good advice.

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#3099090 3-Jul-2023 15:21

vexxxboy:
be prepared for the dog just to ignore the bed and sleep anywhere else it decides. It's a dog

Was going to respond with something like that too. First step is to take a large low-walled box and put a cushion or two or a rug in it. If the dog is fine with that and you've got modest handyman skills, replicate the cardboard box from plywood and you're done.