Over the years, dogs have changed status from working animals and purely functional additions to pampered pets that are there to enrich and share our lives.

Working animals are far and few between in the common UK household. Working dogs only usually appear on farms and in security positions these days. Pets live much more luxurious lives than decades ago and with that has come the rise in purchasing dog beds.

Introducing pooch pampering

Dog beds come in all shapes and sizes; they come in all sorts of materials, colours and patterns and comfort levels. Dog beds also come with various price tags attached. It is important to choose your dog bed carefully, no matter the size of your pooch. It is important to look at how your dog likes to lie when asleep. Does he curl up or stretch out.

Choose dog beds that will accommodate your dog’s preferred sleeping position. You can find dog beds that are modelled to look like miniature pieces of furniture. These are super cute and trendy, they also fit in with the look of modern homes. It is important to watch where your dog likes to sleep and mimic that environment as closely as possible with dog beds.

This will encourage him, or her, to sleep in the bed and not elsewhere. The idea of dog beds is to make sure that your dog is comfortable and not that you like the bed. Pick dog beds that are in the best interests of your dog.