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How to Make a Dog Bed

Learn how to make an indoor dog bed in this free pet care video series.

Series Summary

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 pet care 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 and he’ll love you all the more for it.

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  • Measuring Dog Bed Cuts

    Learn how to measure your material cuts accurately when building a dog bed in this free pet care video about making your dog a dog bed.

  • Preparing Dog Bed for Stuffing

    Learn how to prepare a dog bed for stuffing, by turning it inside out; get more dog bed tips in this free pet care video on building a dog bed.

  • How to Measure Your Dog for a Dog Bed

    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.

  • How to Stuff a Dog Bed

    Make your dog's bed fluffy by stuffing it with lots of stuffing; learn tips on stuffing your homemade dog bed in this free pet care video.

  • How to Fold & Tact Dog Beds

    Learn how to fold and tact the sides of a dog bed and how to put the finishing touches on your dog bed in this free pet care video.

  • Final Sewing of a Dog Bed

    Learn how to sew the final stitches and put the finishing touches on your homemade dog bed in this free pet care video on sewing a dog bed.

  • Sewing Two Pieces of Dog Bed Together

    When building a dog bed sew the top and bottom pieces together and you'll start to see your dog bed coming together; get more tips on sewing a dog bed in this free pet care video.

  • How to Piece & Tact Dog Bed Material

    Learn how to piece and tact material for a dog bed and how to sew three edges together, then turn it inside out, when building a dog bed in this free pet care video.

  • How to Measure & Cut Dog Batting

    Learn how to measure and cut batting for the inside of the dog bed; learn more about sewing a dog bed in this free pet care video.

  • Dog Bed Materials & Tools

    Learn the best tools and materials you'll need for building a dog bed including a sewing machine, scissors and fabric in this free pet care video.