Hi, Socialization was one of my worries and I wanted to get it right, get your friends over and have them wear hats and bags and anything and everything at different times, what we did at home was just getting the household socialization such as umbrellas, pots, rubbish bins etc started and if you have friends with vaccinated and friendly dogs get them around. There is a lot of socialization you can do before your pup is fully vaccinated at home, rubbish day is a good day for standing at the gate watching the big noisy trucks go by, picking up the bins and banging them down, watching the mower, hearing the motorbike being started. Just remember let your pup take it's time don't force it when it is uncomfortable. Our 6 month old boy is doing great and is quite a confident fella. At 14 weeks we did puppy class for 7 weeks and only started going to a dog park at 4 months and he automatically knew how to be a dog when he was with the other dogs. Good luck.
Which dog bed did you buy?
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Costco has cheap beds.
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Mine all like dog-beds with soft sides much better than flat- type beds, and they curl up in them so they don't have to be huge, I would guess mine are about 2 1/2 by 2 feet in size.
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I just got mine some cozy caves. They love them.
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I love cave beds
I just wish they actually folded down farther…so they are totally "underneath"
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They look delicious!
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Whoa!!! Where do you find Cave beds??? Now I want one to try it out! Well not me personally, but I bet the dogs would LOVE it.
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I want a cave bed for when he's crate trained! that looks awesome! I want one for me too! hahahha
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Whoa!!! Where do you find Cave beds??? Now I want one to try it out! Well not me personally, but I bet the dogs would LOVE it.
You can get them through the Drs.Foster&Smith catalog, or on their website…...They are a great idea but they should fold over more - my girl would not feel covered enough in it -she still expects one of us to totaly cover her with the blanket. Not spoiled at all. Grrrrrrr
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Is the 'cave' part supported by a hoop? Or do they crawl under it?
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Is the 'cave' part supported by a hoop? Or do they crawl under it?
The edge is supported. As to washing, I think the covers come off and are washable.
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Cave bed is on order! I am hoping they will like it and sleep in it instead of crowding me in our bed. I ordered the large one. That should be good for two dogs?
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They can't rip a Tuffie! (See thread "Butu's Bed") It might be worth contacting them to see if they'll ship to the States….
It says they ship here now: http://www.tuffies.co.uk/
I have had dogs that could rip sheepskin.
Aside from bedding, I'd like one of these: http://pinterest.com/pin/233131718182097345/
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The Pinterest bed is Amazing! All it would need is an adjustable heatingpad/thermostat and some blankets and the might even stay there on their own accord! LOL.
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Excellent news, Debra, thanks! I can guarantee that the Indestructible Bed really is - if you have enough room, you really won't regret it…the nest type is also undamaged...
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The fluffier the better! A queen size comforter folded up and a throw cover is all you need! That way, when the mood strikes and holes are 'needed' your investment is a little $ with a lot of laughter!
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I just found these site and has these hammock made with the master of the dog. I think can works for our basenjis and anyway is cheap and that old clothes can be used
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Got my Cozy Cave bed. Tucker at first wanted to eat it because of the faux sheep lining. The better part of this is that Becca slept in it all last night! I think she likes it because she is all tucked in and away from Tucker. I like it because I have more room in bed. Thanks for the link!
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Given up on beds for Kaiser for now, sticking with polar fleece blankets and a nice thick throw - easy to wash and dry and no stuffing to rip out.
Jolanda and Kaiser
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Wow, that's awesome that Becca slept in it!!! It must be one heck of a bed to get her out of your bed, but then again..if she wasn't a fan of sleeping next to Tucker then she decided it was worth it..lol
