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Training a Dog Where to Sleep

Author: GreatPets
03.06.2009
Training a Dog Where to Sleep

Dog’s like to have a place to sleep that makes them feel comfortable, and often, is also near their owners.  But dogs that aren’t trained to sleep in a specific location will feel inclined to jump on the furniture, another bed, or get into trouble around the house while their owner is asleep.  The first step is purchasing a nice fleece dog bed.  It’s not well known how why a dog chooses to sleep in the same location night after night, or how it’s possible for them to identify a dog bed as “their place”, but most dogs will move right into a dog bed and mark it as their own.  The best place to have a dog bed is somewhere near the owner’s bed, as the dog won’t want to sleep in a location that isn’t near their master.  Place a fleece dog bed at the bedside, and the dog is sure to find a home there. 

Make sure the dog knows when it’s time to go to sleep as well, as this will ensure the dog isn’t getting into trouble somewhere else in the home while the owner is asleep.  Be sure to let the dog outside one last time before going to sleep as well! 

20.04.2009
Dog Owners: Keeping Your Home Clean

Let’s face it, dogs can be a little bit dirty.  Even if you wiped your dog off and gave them a bath every time they came in from outside, there would still be dirt and grit stuck in between their fur.  In addition, the fur itself leaves a mess on furniture, carpet, and clothing, especially with long haired dogs.  Having a home that requires more maintenance than the average home is a necessary evil for dog owners, but you can reduce the impact the dog has on the home with a few simple practices.  For example, when you brush your dog often, there will be less hair left on the furniture, and in addition, there won’t be as much dirt and grit stuck in between the hair which find its way onto the furniture.  You can also prevent hair, dirt, and grit from accumulating in one location by having a dog bed, and a dog bed cover.  Just be sure to wash the dog bed cover every couple weeks, and encourage your dog to sleep in their bed. 

These simple steps will lead to you having a cleaner home and a much easier life.  You might even find yourself less embarrassed to have guests over, since they won’t leave with their clothes covered in dog hair! 

25.07.2008
dog snuggle bed

Like people, some dogs cannot be comfortable on a stack of worn down pillows or a hard, cold floor with sheets.  Canines require the a reasonable amount of sleep and rest like humans, so purchasing a dog bed for your furry little friend would be a great idea; after all, you wouldn’t want to sleep on a cold floor yourself, would you?

There are lots of fun choices for a dog snuggle bed.  To some, it may seem a bit far-fetched to buy a dog a luxury bed, but why wouldn’t you do that for your best friend?