If you know where you will place your dog in your home, you want to make sure he feels comfortable there. In most cases, it is not such a difficult process, but some people have trouble performing this task, so this article will help you.
The most important part of your dogs “den”.
I think it’s pretty obvious that the most important thing you can put in your dog’s den is a bed. Without a place to sleep you can hardly call your choice home.
There is a wide variety of beds, from simple plastic boxes with some foam to luxurious designer beds that look crazy. What you need to remember when choosing a suitable bed for your dog is size and comfort. After all, these two qualities are the only thing your dog will care about.
It’s a good idea to take your dog with you to go shopping. This way you can allow him to “try out” each bed and, by observing his responses to each one, you can choose the one he likes best.
Make your dogs comfortable.
The bed is just the beginning of what to include inside your dog’s den. It is important to make your dog feel that it is his personal space. So, placing all of his toys there should make him feel much more comfortable within this area.
It’s also a great thing to play with your dog when he’s lying in his den. This way, you’ll really create an association between his den and a place where only good things happen to him.
What not to include in the “den” of your dogs.
Most adult dogs do not relieve themselves in the place they call home. Therefore, placing a kill box in this area is completely useless. The only reason you should do this is when you know your dog will be spending a lot of time there while you’re away and won’t be able to come and take him to the disposal site.
The other thing you should not include in your dog’s den is food and water bowls. Unless you’re leaving him alone for a couple of hours, it’s not okay to allow your pet to eat whenever he wants. This will make him eat out of boredom and not allow you to predict when he will want to go to the bathroom.
I hope this article has helped you get an idea of what your dog’s den should look like. It is very important to make your dogs “home” as comfortable as possible. This will ensure that he feels good in your home and is happy.
