How to Measure Your Dog for a Dog Bed

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Summary: Learn how to measure your dog with a tape measure to build a dog bed; learn more measuring tips in this free pet care video for building a dog bed.

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By Vicki Leffingwell
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Vicki has been showing her golden retriever's for many years. She grew up in a family that participated in dog shows. She is an animal lover and enjoys her farm with her two golden...read more

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Getting a good night's sleep is important to everyone, including our dogs. The average dog will sleep most of the day. Some sleep experts, for both pets and people, say that middle-aged dogs sleep an average of fourteen to sixteen hours per day. Like their owners, dogs sleep better when they are comfortable, so a good dog bed is very much appreciated. Every dog should have a special place it can go to relax, at home or away from home.

Dog beds, especially ones for indoor dogs, don't have to be plastic and expensive. In this free video series, our expert will show you how to make your own dog bed with a little bit of fabric and stuffing. From measuring your dog to cutting bedding and sewing fabric, these simple step-by-step instructions can make providing a comfortable place for your pet available at your command.

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"Hi! I'm Vicki Leffingwell on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to show you how to make a homemade dog bed for a medium size dog. In this clip I am going to show you how to properly measure your dog for a dog bed. You get a tape measure, have your dog laying down like it would be on a bed and measure your dog to fit comfortably in width. She is about 3 1/2 feet. Now that will be a nice bed. "

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