Dog bed buying guides and care advice
Straightforward answers to the questions that decide which dog bed suits your dog: size, filling, type, washing and care.
Sizing · 3 min read
How to measure a dog for a bed
A two-minute method for measuring your dog and matching the numbers to the size of a dog bed, including bolster beds, donuts and crate mattresses.
Buying guide · 4 min read
Orthopaedic dog beds: memory foam or egg-crate foam?
What memory foam and egg-crate foam do in a dog bed, how thick they should be, and how to choose between a bolster bed and a flat mattress.
Buying guide · 3 min read
Calming donut dog beds explained
What a donut or cave dog bed is, which dogs tend to like them, how to size one and how to keep deep-pile fur clean.
Buying guide · 3 min read
Raised dog beds: when they work and when they do not
Why dogs like elevated beds in warm weather, what to check on the frame, and how to use a cot in the garden, on a patio or at a campsite.
Care · 3 min read
How to wash a dog bed, whatever it is made of
Step-by-step washing and drying for foam beds, plush crate mattresses, donuts, mesh cots and wipe-clean beds, and how often to do it.
Sizing · 3 min read
Crate mattress sizing guide
How to match a crate mattress to the inside floor of your dog crate, how thick it should be and what to look for in the base.
Buying guide · 3 min read
Dog beds for large and giant breeds
How to size, support and clean a bed for a big dog: XL and XXL sizes, weight limits, foam thickness and floor space.
Training tips · 2 min read
How to get your dog to use a new bed
Simple steps for settling a dog into a new bed: placement, scent, treats and patience, and what to do if they still ignore it.