Dog Bed

[bluetrees]

We are currently searching for a good dog bed for Jess so she stops sneaking into bed with us at night! I'm not looking to spend a hundred bucks but I do want something comfy and with sides so she can rest her head on it. Also, I don't want to go too cheap and end up wasting my money on an uncomfortable bed that she doesn't want anything to do with. Does anyone have a bed that they LOVE or a good place to look?

I would also just like to add a little thanks to the entire forum. Often times, internet communities can be snobbish and believe that there is such thing as a stupid question. I have read a ton of threads and I have not seen that once here. Everyone here is so respectful of others and gives, honest yet tactful advice! Thank you so much for making everyone feel welcome!

[zueszena]

Newbie here and this may sound funny comin from a newbie,,,but maybe find ur own fabric and find a local alterations shop to sew you a bed....we did our own and found it to be more practical and just what we wanted,,,,,p.s. we own the alterations shop,,,,need a hand let us know always willing to help others lol,,,,hgd...and agree with u 100% about how nice and helpful this site and members are,,,,,way to go RBP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bluetrees]

So funny that you mentioned that. My boyfriend and I JUST got done talking about how we should just have his mom make one for us! She has made huge floor pillows in the past and they would be perfect for our purposes. If we need any extra help, I'll let you know!

[zueszena]

might want to make sure u have a good durable ,washable,cover and insert,being able to wash both will definately pay off dow the road...good luck

[loverocksalot]

I will post the one I made for ROcky for Christmas. I totally forgot to do it till this thread. Somewhere it is posted one I made and donated shelter dog too. Rocky loves it and it cost me less about 15.00. I will go upload my photos hope I can find them and post it here. BRB

[loverocksalot]

The Fabric his a heavy upholstry fabric that was given too me. I dont know if you can see the other bed in the background but that was a store bought bed I added that fabric to quite a while ago to cover up a hole. I took pictures without the added bed on top but normally the bed is on there for added padding. The picture with the bed on it came out dark. The directions for this bed suggested using canvas. Like painters canvas you can get from home depot. Your mom can sew the cover for you witch does slip on and off for washing. I found the directions online I believe I bookmarked it so if you are interested I will search for it and send it.

[loverocksalot]

I am going to try to get a better picture of him with the pillow bed cause it kind of snuggles him.

[loverocksalot]

[AmyJo27]

Awww! Rocky looks adorable!!!! ;D

I love the bed you made for him. You should definetly post how you made it.
I would love to make one for Boomer!!!

[bluetrees]

That looks great! My BF is pretty handy so he should be able to throw that together pretty quick! Thanks for sharing!

[RealPitBull]

Rocky looks adorable!!!!! Awwwww!

I think trying to make your own is your best bet. Dog beds are so expensive and even the expensive ones are not that soft - I added padding to both of my dog's beds (cut up a foam matress topper). I have this bed, which my dog likes but it is NOT as cushy as it looks in the pic and I put foam under it:

www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16657

It is a pretty bed, though, less than 100 bux, and has the side which is nice and cozy.

And I'm glad you are finding the forum helpful. We try really hard to be welcoming and to answer any and all questions. I think one of the worst things you can do to a person is make them feel stupid or bad for asking a question.

[loverocksalot]

Well while looking for the directions I found these chew guards for dogs who chew so kind of neet will make it more like those expensive versions www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=869789 suppose those could be made too but I dont need a year later and Rocky has not chewed it.

[loverocksalot]

Ok the following website was the first bed I was going to try to make but the 3 way piece not available at local stores have to order.
www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated_dog_beds.htm

Then I found the next site which is what I used but I did not make the angle leg type and I think there was a typo you can figure out which elbow you need. I also modified the sizing to get the most out of a 10ft length of pvc which the website above gives you.

www.berkersdogbeds.com/makeyourowndogbed.html

However when looking for the instructions came across the website below which seems like it has some good ideas.
sharlaitdanes.com/PVC_Dog_Bed.html

I bought all my pvc at lowes as they seemed to have what I needed where home depot did not also I did NOT use the glue I only screwed self tap screws in the pvc ONLY. this way cover easy to remove.

[loverocksalot]

I may actually modify Rockys bed some day to the 3rd website I posted giving another side to sew on the fabric so It is firmer less of a hammock style although he just loves his bed so for now I will leave it be.

[SunraysPitBulls]

Do you know anyone who does upholstry? I had a client make me one, it is out of heavy duty materials, that he had left over. I will have to take a picture, it is amazing, and was made from scrap!

[RealPitBull]

I'd love to see that bed, Sonya!

[loverocksalot]

i wanna see it too sonya

[SunraysPitBulls]

LOL I will work on it... Need to upload! I was doing physical therapy for the client who made it for me.... He told me not to tell anyone because he doesnt want to have to make 50 of them! hehehe....

[carlovago]

What do you think about this?

www.buydogpedic.com/


Have any of you tried yet?

Mod: Link fixed.

[RealPitBull]

Wow that is cheap, I wonder what the quality of the foam is? I want a big, thick ortho bed for Luca. Right now he is doubled up on cut up foam mattress topper and dog beds.