Every dog must have its own place, where it can lie quietly and no one will disturb it. This place is best to arrange in the form of a comfortable couch. Especially in the stables, puppies and dogs of smooth-haired and small breeds need winter cold to sleep on a simple bedding. It is also important for older dogs, who often suffer from arthritis and other joint diseases.
What are the couches for dogs?
Beds are hard and soft. A rigid bed is made of plastic, so it is easy to take care of. But soft couches for dogs are much more convenient and many owners give their preference to them. This option will not only be a place for comfortable rest, they can still fit successfully into the interior of the house and make it more original.
A place for recreation of your pet can be of a variety of shapes. All restrictions in this matter depend only on the imagination of the owner of the dog. There are beds in the form of a sofa, a chair, bed, with the sides and without them. Also there is a wicker bed for the dog, which is perfect for animals who like to try everything on the tooth.
To determine the desired size of the couch, you need to measure how much space is occupied by the dog lying with legs outstretched. In a large breed puppy, the lobule will first be smaller, and from the age of one will have to change it to an adult size.
Beds for small dogs
Dogs of the Chihuahua breed, Yorkshire terrier and other dwarf dogs prefer soft closed and semi-closed beds that are made in the form of booths, cozy houses, cradles, mink. Small dogs usually sleep with a ball, so a stool in the form of a donut with a velvet feather and a pincushion will suit them. Nork dogs, such as a dachshund, will like the booth.
Beds for large dogs
Beds for medium and large dogs that are contained in the apartment are always quite spacious. For such animals it is better to make couches in the form of a sofa or ottoman. Very elegant and interesting look open chests for large dogs in the form of bright sofas from the furniture flock. As a filler for beds, such materials as foam rubber and sintepon serve. For large dogs, the stool will ensure the correct position of the spine during sleep.
How to make a bed for a dog?
In order to sew the easiest lounger with a soft rim, you will need a 4 cm thick foam rubber foam, a thick furniture or tapestry fabric for plating and a soft, dark color, a fabric for pillowcases.
From the foam rubber, open two parts: the bottom of the couch of the desired size and the border with a height of 20-40 cm, the length equal to three sides of the bottom. Foam details attach to the upholstery fabric and open two pieces for the bottom and the edge, adding 2 cm to the seams. Sew the fabric covers and insert the foam rubber parts. After that, the bottom and the rim are sewed together.
It is better to put a removable pillowcase on the mattress. Such pillow cases should be sewed at least two, so long as one is in the wash, the dog could sleep on the other. Pillowcases are best made from natural smooth materials - cotton, linen. With them it is easy to shake off
Another kind of bed without a ledge can be made from plywood or chipboard. To the sheet of plywood of the right size, attach the furniture legs up to 10 cm high for the convenience of cleaning. On this basis, sew a mattress. You can cut it out of an old sintepon or quilted blanket or cut it out of a dense fabric and fill it with sintepon.
Using these simple recommendations, it's easy to make a dog with your own hands.