How to Make a Cheap Large Dog Bed

If you want to make a large dog bed the first thing you need to do is gather the necessary materials together. There are more complex dog beds that you can make but if you just want to stick to a simpler version, a cheap large dog bed that will be just enough for your dog and offer them the comfort that they need.

The first thing to do will be to get the supplies and materials to make the dog bed. You can use a quilt or even a piece of foam, either will work well here. If you want to make an orthopedic cheap large dog bed for your pet, you can just use a high density foam that will be 7 plus inches thick.

You can find the materials to make your cheap large dog bed at almost any home hardware store, and just make sure that you take the basic measurements before you head out to buy any materials or other supplies. Measure the dog’s length, head to tail, while they are stretched out and measure their width as well.

Make sure that you leave lots of extra room so that your dog has time to move around in the bed, because of course you will not want it to be so small that the dog has to squeeze themselves in just to fit inside.

Getting Started

To start making your cheap large dog bed, make sure that you have all your supplies on hand, and a design or pattern that you are going to be able to follow. This way you have something to refer to and will be sure that the bed will end up being the right size for the dog.

Remember, if you need, you can have a professional do the work for you and this may cost you a bit more but will ensure that the bed will turn out right.

Extra Ideas

There are also a few ways that you can spice up your cheap large dog bed. For instance you may want to make an extra large bed so that more than one dog can fit inside. Or you may want to build a wooden frame to make a small sofa bed using old couch pillows or a foam mattress for the pad.

Or you can put a pocket on the side and put a bone or grooming tools inside. You can really personalize the dog bed however you want, and they are sure to love it.

About Author: David Hueber is an experienced dog trainer. He also offers top Dog training and puppy training tips online.



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