With temperatures turning to cold, it is time to inspect your dog’s bedding and make sure that they sufficiently protect them drafts and chills. This is especially important with older dogs, dogs suffering from arthritis, an illness, or post-surgery, and whimpy Boxers who think that they deserve to sleep under the covers!

Picture in your head sleeping on the floor on a thin mat or a bed that has lost it’s loft or puffiness. Dog beds are not something we usually put a lot of thought into – we buy what is the right color for the room at the right price. What about canine comfort? Sleeping on the floor means you are open to a ton of drafts as well as the cold pushing up from below in many concrete or older buildings. Providing a bed that protects from both drafts and the cold is vital for your dog’s good rest.

I recently stumbled upon the Comfy Cove Dog Bed – an amazing invention that I cannot believe no one thought of before now. First, like most beds, it has a soft, cushiony pillow that keeps dogs warm while up and off the ground. The coolest part, however, is the cave made by a well-designed top pouch. It is reminiscent of a pita pocket with your dog posing as the filling. Most dogs like to burrow and instead of providing a blanket on top of the bed for them to nestle into, this bed comes with one built in. Your dog stays as warm as they want with no extra laundry or blankets to pick up every day.

Brilliant idea! I am ordering two, one for each of my boyfriend’s Boxers who seem to think now that the house is a little colder at night, they should be allowed under the covers. I enjoy snuggling with them when they are awake but these two insist on sharing your pillow then continue to snore and drool making for a very bad night’s sleep!