If you’re in the market for a luxury dog bed, here are my favorites for extra-pampered pooches. (If you’d like something more sensible, read my article on Best Dog Beds for more great choices.)
If the dog bed is going to go in the living room or bedroom, I definitely think it’s worth splurging on something *you* like the look of–a rolled up blanket on the floor definitely ruins the ambiance of a “hotel-chic” master bedroom! And, you’ll notice most of these beds aren’t even super costly (though they’re almost exclusively for small dogs, sadly).
Dog Snuggle Bed
This lovely bed won’t cost an arm and a leg, but if your dog is anything like mine, and loves to snuggle with his bed, he’ll love the warm, cozy faux fur bed. If your dog tends to nestle into a pile of clean clothes, or gravitate to your fuzziest sweaters, this bed will be perfect. Plus, at under $40 for the medium size, you won’t blow this month’s rent on a luxury dog bed.
Small Dog Bed
If you’ve got a small dog, this bed might be perfect. With it’s adorable metal frame (which I think I’d spray paint white for a cleaner look), your dog will snuggle in and feel right at home. Plus, the furniture look of this small dog bed will fit right in in most living rooms instead of having to be relegated to the family room.
Extra Large Dog Bed
If you’ve got an extra large dog, this luxury log cabin might make the perfect outdoor dog bed. It looks great in most back yards and is completely waterproof. Plus, it’s easy to assemble and even comes with leveling feet if your backyard’s a bit uneven.
Fancy Dog Bed
This cozy couch is perfect for dogs up to 35lbs and looks great in most bedrooms (the room at my house where I least want a typical dog bed!). It’s got a sleek leather-look and promises to be durable and hold up well for many years to come. Throw a doggie-sized throw over the back, and maybe add a pillow or two, and your pooch will have the fanciest dog bed on the block!
These beds are admittedly more “fantasy” than my last post on Best Dog Beds, but you’ll notice none of them breaks the bank (though that last one is probably best for very spoiled dogs ;-)). What’s the most you’d spend on a luxury dog bed?
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If you want to train your dog to walk on a leash without pulling, you’re not alone! I’ve mentioned before that Vance pulls like crazy–he’s well-trained off leash, but on leash, he still pulls more than I’d like.
I found this great video on YouTube about training your dog to stop pulling. Enjoy!
Sorry to be a bit late announcing the winner–we’ve been on the most marvelous dog-friendly vacation (which I’ll be telling you more about–since we took Vance along, I have some great tips on traveling with a dog), and I forgot that I hadn’t announced the winner of the free dog treats contest before we left. I used Random.org to generate the winning number out of six entries (you should definitely enter next time–your odds of winning this random draw were one in six!).
Before I announce the winner, I wanted to thank each of you for entering. It’s always a treat (forgive the pun ;-)) to read about *your* dogs and to get to know you a bit better. And, if you weren’t our lucky winner this time, don’t despair–there will definitely be future dog giveaways here at Good Dog Health.
Our winner was the person who wrote comment #5, Steve, who wrote:
My dog loves tangerines. She’ll do *anything* for one–it’s pretty funny. We’ve gotten her to climb ladders, bring in the newspaper, and learn all sorts of other tricks, all for a tangerine.
Hope your dog likes the Zukes Treats, too, Steve. I’ve emailed you for your mailing address so I can send you your prize. And I’d love to see a video of your dog climbing a ladder for a tangerine–how fun!
Sadly, no one took me up on the dog toy giveaway portion–all you had to do was be the first to post to your blog about the giveaway and you’d have won a free dog toy. So, that portion of the contest is closed without a winner. Watch for future giveaways here because they’re going to keep getting better and better!
Also, a word to potential dog giveaway sponsors: you’re more than welcome to offer a great dog product for a future giveaway, but I am looking for really specific types of things, so please don’t be disappointed if I decline. It’s important to me that I only give away and promote things that I feel good about, and that my dog loves.
This lovely bed won’t cost an arm and a leg, but if your dog is anything like mine, and loves to snuggle with his bed, he’ll love the warm, cozy faux fur bed. If your dog tends to nestle into a pile of clean clothes, or gravitate to your fuzziest sweaters, this bed will be perfect. Plus, at under $40 for the medium size, you won’t blow this month’s rent on a luxury dog bed.
If you’ve got a small dog, this bed might be perfect. With it’s adorable metal frame (which I think I’d spray paint white for a cleaner look), your dog will snuggle in and feel right at home. Plus, the furniture look of this small dog bed will fit right in in most living rooms instead of having to be relegated to the family room.
Our winner was the person who wrote comment #5, Steve, who wrote: 