One of the biggest problems with dog beds arises if you have a dog who loves nothing more than rolling in mud, jumping in puddles or going for a swim. When they reach home you can guarantee that they want to recoup some of that lost energy by a having a little snooze in their bed. However, as soon as they lie down the muddy water seeps into the cushion, making it damp. It won’t take long for this dampness to create a horrible doggy smell that will pervade your whole house. After this the cushion will start to go mouldy and the stuffing will form uncomfortable clumps. Unless you want to spend your life replacing these cushions you will want to start researching a waterproof dog bed.
These beds have a durable, nylon cover that has been made impermeable. You can buy them in simple cushion form if you’d like to put one into a plastic or wicker basket or as a bed in a dog kennel. As well as this they can be found looking exactly the same as any other fabric bed with the only real difference being their resistance to water. The walls are not only waterproof but contain special insulating material to help keep even a wet dog warm and the cushion is removable for ease of brushing down to remove dirt and hair. If the grime is so bad that a simple brushing won’t remove it then you can run a hose over it to help soak off the dirt.
It is not just dogs who love the countryside who would benefit. If your dog is kept in a dog run during the day while you are away from home then there is always a chance that the weather may change and his beds gets a good soaking from a rain shower. If you don’t want him to spend the rest of the day lying on an uncomfortable bed then buy him a waterproof dog bed.
