Dog Sleeping Place: A Cosy Retreat Where Your Dog Can Truly Unwind

Dog Sleeping Place: Rest, Relax and Recharge

Dogs spend a large part of the day sleeping and dozing. A fixed dog sleeping place gives your dog security and a spot where it can switch off without being disturbed. Here you'll find everything for lying down in comfort: cosy beds and cushions, mats and blankets, baskets, weatherproof dog kennels for outdoors and stairs that make the way up onto the sofa easier.

The Right Spot in Your Home

Dogs like to lie where they can keep an eye on their family, but not right in the middle of a busy hallway. A quiet corner away from draughts and not directly next to a radiator is ideal. When choosing the size, make sure your dog can lie fully stretched out. Dogs that like to curl up love a bed with a raised rim, while dogs that sleep flat on their side are better off on a large cushion or mat. For older dogs, an orthopaedic surface made of memory foam is worth it, as it takes pressure off the joints.

On the Road, in the Garden and Every Day

Not every sleeping place is in the living room. For days out and the car there are travel blankets and boot cushions that you can spread out in seconds and pack away again. In the garden, an insulated kennel offers shelter from wind and rain. On hot days a cooling mat helps, in winter a self-warming cushion. And because dog beds get dirty quickly, washable covers and wipe-clean materials are worth their weight in gold.

Frequently asked questions

How much sleep does a dog actually need?
Adult dogs often sleep and rest for 17 to 20 hours a day, puppies and seniors even more. A quiet place of its own helps your dog make the most of these rest periods.

Should my dog sleep in the bedroom?
That's a personal decision. Many dogs sleep more calmly when they know their people are close by. What matters is that the spot stays the same and your dog knows it as its own retreat.

How do I get my dog used to a new bed?
Put the new bed where your dog already likes to lie and add a worn blanket or a favourite toy. Reward your dog when it lies down in it and give it a few days to settle in.