Dog Beds & Comfort

Dogs spend a lot of the day resting, so a good bed matters. These guides cover supportive beds for older dogs, warm options for porches and garages, how to wash beds and covers properly, and how to measure your dog for the right crate size.

• Dog Beds for Older Dogs: Orthopedic Support and Easy Entry

  Dog beds for older dogs: orthopedic memory foam, low-entry designs, waterproof liners and washable covers, and how to choose a bed for an aging dog.

• How to Choose a Dog Crate Size (and Which Crate Type to Get)

  How to choose a dog crate size: measure your dog, use the size chart, pick wire, plastic or soft crates, and size up for a growing puppy with dividers.

• How to Wash a Dog Bed (Covers, Foam and Stuffed Beds)

  How to wash a dog bed: covers, memory foam inserts and stuffed beds, what detergent to use, how to dry it and how to get rid of dog bed odors fast.

• Warm Dog Beds for Outside: Porch, Garage and Kennel Options

  Warm dog beds for outside: raised, insulated and self-warming options for porches, garages and kennels, plus cord, weather and cold-safety tips for dogs.