I need some dog bed advice please.

[VivaLeBeaver]

When I first got my dog I got a really nice dog bed from PAH with a removeable cover. So I could wash the cover but the stuff inside was some sort of funny fleecy stuff that can't be washed. At least I assume it can't as it looks like it would fall to bits in the machine. Dog loved it but even with regular cover washing it was a bit smelly.

So I then got her a single duvet and cover and can wash all of it. So no smell but I don't think its as comfy for the dog.

She's making her displeasure known by sneaking on the sofa at every opportunity much to DH's displeasure. Last night took the biscuit when I found her in bed with DD. Which DD thought was great but I'm not very impressed by.

So are there any comfy beds where the whole thing can be washed?

[walesblackbird]

Our old doggie has two single duvets stuffed inside a bean bag cover. I fold them up for him so, in effect, he has a quadruple layer to sleep on. Not to say though that he doesn't prefer a sofa - just that he doesn't get a chance to use the sofa when we're in bed.

[DooinMeCleanin]

'Dd1's' dog sleeps in what looks like a hareem, she has filled it with that many pillows, blankets and cushions. She still gets on the sofa at every given opprtunity.

Pillows are v good at being washable though.

[PersonalClown]

My two have a double duvet smooshed into their crate. They love it. Especially my Staff who loves to rearrange everything when I've just tided up in there!

[mmsmum]

I wonder if anyone has ever bought their dog his/her own sofa? I'm sure you can get a cheap one from ikea that wouldn't be too big but I'll bet the dog still jumps onto the human couch.

What about a cot bed mattress? I won't be as big as a regular one and would have washable covers

[mollymoocow]

We use two single duvets, with covers folded in two but doglet will always choose a sofa given half the chance!! he just doesn't get a choice at night and is only allowed downstairs anyway.

[VivaLeBeaver]

Thanks, sounds like another duvet to make it a bit more confy is the way to go. I haven't got space for a dog sofa or I'd get her one!