The importance of the place
A bed for a dog is not just a place to sleep and rest. Like a person, a dog is important to have a space that belongs exclusively to her, in which she can relax, feeling comfortable and safe, and that nobody disturbs her there.
Educated dogs always know the "place" command. Ignorance and non-fulfillment of this command by the pet in the conditions of a city apartment will cause discomfort to the owner: the dog will always get in the way. Puppies teach the command "place" so: when the pet nests and plays, he settles on the floor for sleeping. He needs to be moved to the couch and say "Place!". If the puppy will run away - return it to the couch, stroke, calm down. You can sometimes put on the litter delicious gifts for the pet.
But there are cases when the dog categorically refuses to occupy the place prepared for her. Try to move the couch to another part of the room. In doing so, consider the following:
- It is desirable to place a couch in a corner in the part of the room where people least walk.
- Dogs like to observe what is happening in the house, so if possible give her an overview of the area.
- Avoid drafts from windows, windows and doors. And to protect the dog from the cold air walking on the floor, choose a raised bed (5-10 cm) above the ground.
- Do not place a canine resting place near batteries, heaters, electrical appliances.
- The dog itself can tell which place she likes best; if possible, it is worth to allocate for the dog is this place.
- Remember that the area of the couch should be inviolable: you can not scold and punish the dog, store your things, sit on the mat.
Choosing a bed for dogs
Pet stores offer a huge selection of all kinds of dog beds, which can be grouped by such types:
- litter (mattress, mat);
- sunbed;
- house.
To understand which of the above species is suitable for your dog, pay attention to how she sleeps. Dogs who like to stretch their paws in a dream, it is better to buy a litter. Lounger is more suitable for those pets that sleep curled up.
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When choosing, it is also necessary to take into account the size of the dogs: beds for large dogs of large and medium breeds are bedding and loungers.
Beds for small dogs are almost always small houses. Of course, you can buy a warm, soft and cozy house and for a large dog, if finances permit.
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When choosing a bed for dogs, follow the materials from which it is made. First, the covers should be as small as possible and easy to remove from the couch, because they will often have to be erased. Secondly, the material must be natural in order to exclude the possibility of allergy and electrification of the wool. Thirdly, the material should be wear-resistant, because some dogs before laying down, rake the litter under themselves.
The most practical and hygienic option is plastic beds for dogs. They are easy to care for, they are durable and inexpensive. Dogs like it when plastic beds have soft sides, on which you can put your head. However, it is worth remembering that plastic can electrify wool.
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In any interior, a woven stove for a dog from rattan rods looks beautiful. But it is not always practical: if a dog likes to gnaw it, it will very quickly fail.
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Litter Care
The cover on the litter is very quickly contaminated, so it will have to be washed at least once a month.
Once in three to four weeks, the dog bed must be treated with a special spray, which not only disinfects the sleeper, but also eliminates a specific odor.
Do not forget once a week to shake out the mattress dust and clean the place around the litter.