(Part 2) Best dog beds & furniture according to redditors

Sealy sells dog mattresses. They are quite nice.
https://www.amazon.com/Sealy-Dog-Bed-Technology-Large/dp/B00G3D4TPU

When my lab started having major weakness issues in his hind legs and possible arthritis issues I bought him this $280 Bed. Best money I've ever spent hands down and yeah this was a big purchase for me. He went from being clearly uncomfortable and not being able to sleep through the night to passing out almost instantly and sleeping comfortably for 8+ hours. I genuinely believe it gave me another full year with him. I've blown a lot of money on medical/comfort stuff for both dogs and humans over the years that has turned out to be junk but this is definitely worth it for an older dog.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XREGXAW/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My favorite small "camping hack" items:

- Headlamp with low, high and red light settings

- Aeropress!

- Off the ground pet cot for our dog https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Elevated-Cooling-Pet-Grey/dp/B076VXVB2L/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=camping+dog+cot&qid=1558051054&s=gateway&sr=8-11

I found it on amazon, different sizes



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719SHC5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4VYnDbVABH8DY

Here you go: KOJIMA Shark Bed

According to the source vid, it's a memory foam dog bed. Kind of like this one or this one. This one, this one, and this one are all great. I've been researching them to save up for our little monster.

I don't know if you can get these in Australia, but a cooling pad might be helpful.

You can also make or buy a doggie ramp . We bought this model after he gave up on using the stairs.

I would consider something like this or this mat, to give him a place to cool down. It would be a good idea to get a thermometer (and some lubricating jelly) and take his temperature on very hot days. A normal temp is around 38.3 to 39.2 Celsius, and anything hotter than that can start to cause damage - a temp of 41.1 C or above is a medical emergency, as organs start becoming damaged at that temp.



Get a plastic baby pool, fill it with water, and give him access to it daily. Preferably stick it in the shade. Show him he can go into it, and maybe start with shallow water if he is unsure. Make sure to empty it and refill it daily (as he will likely also drink from it).

When he is too warm, you need to cool him down. Start by wetting his paws and ears with really cool water, and putting a wet/damp towel across his body.

Please give him access to your home if you are able, so he can get some relief.

I got them on amazon. I’ve had them over 5 years and they’re still sturdy. This is a less expensive version of the ones I have PAWLAND 2-in-1 Portable Folding Pet Stairs for Dogs, Cats, high beds, Wood Pet Safety Beside Dog Ramp, Dog Steps, Easy Climb Pet Step Stool (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2GKK8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1IjwCbF5VJK3W

And these are the ones I have:
Pet Studio Pine Frame Dog RampSteps, 3 Step https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IN9NAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LIjwCbDXAWVX3

Maybe this one?
Pet Gear Step and Ramp Combination with supertraX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006I8LLGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ss0VzbCCFJFP1

Aww, so cute :D I should get out my Pyr's puppy bed and take a picture of her in it. She has since upgraded to Jumbo Donut Bed: https://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Suede-Majestic-Pet-Products/dp/B0022KI9LI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469579678&sr=8-3&keywords=bagel+bed

If its the stuffing, you could try this type of bed: https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Elevated-Cooling-Pet-Grey/dp/B076VXVB2L/ref=sxin_3_pb?keywords=dog+bed&pd_rd_i=B076VXVB2L&pd_rd_r=7d90c624-964c-4364-89d2-6df54e0573b9&pd_rd_w=J70YM&pd_rd_wg=tNtnK&pf_rd_p=9ef0c97a-254b-445c-822b-c948e2d94ddd&pf_rd_r=VKQ0M4EFH6T7VB69VG6Z&qid=1566238354&s=gateway

Laying down a towel can work in a pinch, but after one too many times of a towel just not doing the job we invested a few bucks in a decent waterproof fuck blanket. This one in particular, which I will wholeheartedly vouch for. There's also the Liberator Lush throw, but at 3x the price, I'd rather spend the savings on something a little more fun... ;)

I told my fiancé we should use this one and he was not impressed.

[These are what I have] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0192CJP0W?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf), but any cooling mat would work, really. They're a bit pricey, but my pups use them even in the winter. If I want my mally in a bed at all, one of these has to be on there. Even then it works for ~3 hours before it needs to recharge, so I have 2 of them for her to rotate off. In the summer when the a/c is on, I can put it over a floor vent and it will stay colder longer.

Edit: [my pups on their cooling mats] (https://imgur.com/a/iiVE8)

These? https://www.amazon.com/Serta-Cuddler-Dog-Bed-Grey/dp/B014SS8L3M

First off stuff to buy.

1. Crate. Unfortunately from my personal experience you will likely end up with 2. I got the largest I could find locally and it worked well for the first year or so and had a nice divider so that crate training worked well, but by time Minnie was full grown it was too short for her and ended upgrading to this massive beast and she loves it
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VVWBVY/
   
   
2. Beds are a waste as others have said, they will look for what ever is cold and will lay in some of the most awkward positions you can imagine. So with that said i recommend the following pad if you are going to spend quite a bit of time in a room that is carpeted. Its filled with water and does a good job making a cool spot for them to lay. If you are handy i recommend getting some thin fabric and making like a giant pillow case for it as it will make cleaning it 100x easier and will further prevent rips from their claws (although it is quite durable on its own)
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KK60R4/
   
   
3. Dryer. This you wont need now, but once their adult coat starts coming in around a year and they are swimming more a high velocity dryer really makes a huge difference in getting them dry and keeping their skin in good condition. I recommend googling this a bit and looking at some reviews. These can get pricey but generally you get what you pay for. I personally went with the B-Air Bear Power 4hp model, but it comes and goes in terms of availability at a decent price.
   
   
4. Toys, they really can do a number on toys so you'll probably want to skip most plush toys and stick to the more heavy duty canvas and chew resistant toys. Generally dont spend a ton on toys because they will likely be destroyed, keep an eye on them and take them away once they really get into them and starts ripping them apart. The one brand I will however absolutely recommend is Chuck-it. They are the Orange and blue toys and I have no idea what they make their toys out of but we have several of their large balls that are going on 3 years old still in like new condition. Minnie can chew them like bubble gum and hasn't managed to destroy one. their water bumpers are nearly as indestructible.
   
   
5. Flea and Tick meds. This will likely be controversial because ask 10 people and you will get 11 answers. But we started Minnie on Advantix II and it worked amazing, as long as you applied it frequently. Its once a month under ideal conditions, but with heavy swimming it can be as little as once every 2 weeks. As long as you are applying it on schedule it does great. Never saw anything on her and we are in New England where the tick season has been crazy the last year or two. However the cost and application timing was getting a bit much so we switched to the Sorresto collar and it appears to be working just as well (doesn't protect against mosquito like the advantix however but with their fur i figure thats a minimal issue). The advantage is with the collar is that its good for 5 months even with regular baths / swimming. So overall the cost is lower and you arent having to keep reapplying it.
   
   
6. food and water bowls. I found these on amazon and love them. they are good and heavy, dishwasher safe and nice and large. For the price they have been amazing. The nice thing is with their weight that Minnie doesnt try to move them around to flip them over if she splashes in her water bowl. I got the 9.5" version. One note of caution, they can get chipped in shipping, so really look them over if you get them. Amazon is great on exchanging them if you get one not in perfect shape.
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AS5QY/
   
   
7. Health and wellness. Where possible dont buy "dog" things here. A good example is if you end up having to do dewormer. Panacur-C is quite expensive because its done by weight. The same medicine is sold on amazon / Tractor Supply for goats at a much lower cost and you can easily calculate dosage based on what the mg in the comparable Panacur-C package. Same goes for probiotic. Like we use this and its lasted close to 2 years and its been a much better value than buying the dog version.
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088OKQIQ/
   
   
8. Microchipping. If you have a VIP pet care in your area they do the chip and lifetime registration for under $20.
   
   
9. Food. As a pup its important to find a food that has a low calcium content. Eukanuba Large breed puppy is one of the few that I've found that meets this. You want less than 1%. As they get older you will want to find a quality food. Kirkland Salmon is affordable and gets good feedback.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006I8LLGK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_DHrTDb3FPYV7S

That should work. I cut and added a rubber mat to them because the carpet didn't give great grip

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017M4OOW6/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_KJrTDbNDYZZ76

Vanskelig, siden det ikke er godt å si hvor varmt det kan bli på 2,5 time og det ikke er helt kosher å ta sjanser her. Hvis det er en løsning for deg å la hunden være hjemme dager da det er veldig dårlige forhold kan kanskje en kombinasjon av følgende hjelpe:

• Prøve hardt å finne skyggeparkering. Parkeringshus hvis mulig? Tenker det er litt relevant hvor mye du kan vite på forhånd om forholdene der du skal parkere.
  
• Hvit bil og reflektiv solskjerming på vinduer? Ikke svart bil, vet ikke hvor stor forskjell det utgjør, mer en hunch.
  
• Vinduer på gløtt/så åpne som du tør uansett. Noen har hund i bur og bakdør åpen i perioder - men det betyr potensiell tilgang for skumliser i bilen din. Kanskje det funker hvis hunden er skummel :) Noen biler av trucktypen har jo et separat bagasjerom med gitter mellom romslig bagasjerom og resten av bilen, det er kanskje bedre for den situasjonen.
  
• Noen har vinduer åpne og elektrisk vifte for å få litt gjennomtrekk.
  
• Hvis stasjonsvogn med litt plass: Ekstra tiltak som å ha godt med kjølig vann tilgjengelig, feks med is i for at det skal være kjølende over en periode? Hvis den ikke veltes utover hele bilen, haha. Kanskje to skåler, en med bare is som smelter? Kjølehalsbånd/matter (har ingen erfaring med dette altså så best å lese reviews) https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Collar-Large-Blue-tube/dp/B00261QQPE/ eller https://www.amazon.com/Green-Pet-Shop-Cooling-Extra/dp/B006NOO440/
  Finnes visst også tørkler og lignende. Så lenge hunden ikke tygger det opp og spiser giftig kjølemateriell... Må kanskje øves inn.
  
  
• Budsjettversjon som også er billig: Jeg har noen hacks for pikniker, jeg fryser vann i vanlige farris/brusflasker (ikke helt fylt opp) og bruker det som kjøleelementer i matbag - da har man også kaldt drikkevann på slutten av en varm dag! Hvis man har en del frosne vannflasker pakket inn i et pledd, kanskje sy det sammen så flaskene ikke ruller ut - så kan hunden kjøle seg på kjølig "pute". Forsiktig så det ikke blir frostskade - man må alltid ha litt isolasjon mellom hud og is. Har tabbet meg ut med det selv etter skade, fryseskade er vondt! Dette kan være en ok ting å ha for folk som kjører rundt med hunder i varme bakseter på sommeren, dersom hunden liker det. Hvis man har frosne flasker tilgjengelig daglig er det bare å bytte ut.
  
  
  
  Vet ikke om nok slike "hacks" er nok til å føle seg trygg på at hunden har det ok, de er mer tenkt for kortere tid eller lengre turer i varmt vær tror jeg.

We have a pressure-activated cooling mat from Amazon. This one in size XL.

The Green Pet Shop Cooling Gel Pad for Dogs

We’ve only had it a couple of months, but our Pyr seems to like it. He won’t lay on dog beds or even blankets, so this thin mat is perfect for him.

I have these stairs. I've had them for years and my dogs use them really well. I know it's not a ramp, but these stairs are not very steep.

You could also make your own. There were more I found when I googled make your own dog ramp. I know for me this would be difficult since I can't make things very well. But if you or someone you know is handy, this could be a good alternative to buying a dog ramp.

I got my 100lbs pupper his own doggy sleeping bag (unavailable, but you get the idea). He loves it! And it even comes with a little carry bag lol.

I don't know if this would help in your situation since it looks like you're looking for something for more active dogs, but last summer when my AC broke I bought a cooling mat for my dog. I believe it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/Self-Cooling-Kennels-Crates-23x35/dp/B0192CJM6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459456334&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=dog+cooling+pad&psc=1

It really worked and he wouldn't budge from it. Might not be so useful if you're looking for something to keep your dog cool while mobile, but maybe if you want to stop and cool down?

yup! this one.

I purchase this really nice set of stairs/ramp for my standard Dachshund about a month ago. It was a little pricier than I had originally planned on spending but it looks really nice, has a handle for easy moving (between bedroom and livingroom for me), and the option to be either stairs or a ramp.

We use one of these all the time; there great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HNJBGP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x8jxCbQ808GXV

Here’s an Amazon link.

He needs one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZTJVQM/ref=strm_sims_nad_undefined_undefined

Not really. It's "Pet stairs."

IMO, to be a ladder, there has to be large gaps between each step, and the the angle has to be set at greater than 45 degrees. If a normal, healthy human could use the steps comfortably without a handrail or grasping a rung/step while climbing, then it's stairs.

Source: None; that's just where I draw the line, I suppose. Actual definitions probably overlap at some point.

I got this for Tesla. I like it because it folds nicely, so it's also my mat for matwork. It works well ... I actually stole it last summer and threw it under my fitted sheet to cool me down lol.

He needs one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0192CJM6Y/ref=asc_df_B0192CJM6Y5180765/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B0192CJM6Y&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167152134657&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11888473525562073827&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009997&hvtargid=pla-307204267822

I'm gonna need one of these when I start my externship! Just sayin

They do make dog sleeping bags: http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Sports-Pet-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B008TWADL2

Assuming of course that your dog would use it.

edit: or even ones like these: http://noblecamper.com/products/boulderlite-noble-camper-ad02

Try out the Serta Cuddler Dog Bed. They are less than half that price, and not only do my three dogs love them, every puppy who comes over (we foster rescues) loves them!

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This or a gift card would be just lovely. Thanks for the contest!

We don't live in Colorado (yet, we actually just started to apply for jobs out there and hope to move to the Denver-area later this year. We've already mapped out the drive and done some brainstorming about where we'll stay on the road since from where we live (Pittsburgh), it's about a 24 hour drive, so let me know if you need any help on the research we've done on that), but do camp (in OH, PA, and MD), hike, and road trip with our 1.5 year old Golden Retriever pretty frequently when the weather is warm. I'll discuss what we have for our dog's set ups.

Road Trips

• Car Harness (we use the Ruffwear Loadup) to help keep him safe in the car and to keep him in the backseat
  
• Car Seat Cover to protect your car
  
• Cleanup Supplies just in case your dog gets sick (my policy if that if you have them, you probably won't need them. But that one time you don't have them is when you'll probably need them). We keep a bottle of Nature's Miracle and paper towels in the trunk.
  
• Something to carry your dog's kibble in. We use the Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie
  
• Travel Dog Bowls. We really like these Doggie Bento Bowls for travel, since they're sturdy and the top one is keeps water in without leaking.
  
• Treats
  
• Crate for the hotel room/wherever you'll be staying on the road if your dog is crate trained.
  
• Leash and poop bags for when you take your dog out to potty at various rest stops, etc.
  
• Toys for when you get to your destination/your nightly lodging
  
• A bag to put everything in. We just use a folding duffle we've had lying around the house for a while.
  
• Collar with vaccination tags, as well as a tag with your home address (if it's a short trip) or the address of where you will be staying (if it's a longer trip)
  
• Doggie First Aid Kit (include items such as disinfectant, hydrogen peroxide (can be used to clean wounds or induce vomiting), vet wrap, gauze pads, activated charcoal, tick key, thermometer, ace wrap, scissors, tweezers, styptic powder, etc.)
  
  Camping
  
  
• Tie-out stake and tie-out line for the campsite. It's extremely useful not having to hold your dog's leash constantly while you're setting up camp, starting fires, collecting wood, etc.
  
• Something for your dog to sleep on (optional). We use the Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Bag and the Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Pad (we got both for over half off at L.L. Bean). Summit usually ends up ditching the sleeping bag and trying to climb into ours and cuddle though. The sleeping pad is really nice to have since we can easily move it to near the fire so he has a nice place to lay.
  
• Toys you don't mind getting dirty. We especially like light up and glow in the dark toys for at night around the campsite since we can actually find them once it starts to get dark.
  
• Food and some way to store it (we generally use the Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie for this too and store it in either the car or a bear box when it's not being used).
  
• Travel Bowls. For camping we tend to use the Ruffwear Quencher Cinch for food.
  
• Water and bowl (we use a Nalgene Bottle with a [Pupwerks PupCup](http://www.pupwerks.com/shop/the-original-pupcup, which when not in use, fits snugly on the bottom of the water bottle)).
  
• Treats
  
• Leash and poop bags
  
• Doggie First Aid Kit
  
• Light-up Dog Necklace to make your dog easier to see at night
  
  Hiking
  
  
• Harness/backpack. Summit has the Ruffwear Palisades Pack for hiking, but so far has only used the removable harness from it and not the pack (we didn't want him carrying the pack last summer while he was still growing and can't wait to try this summer).
  
  
• Leash and poop bags. We really like the Chaco Dog Leash since it has a buckle to allow us to clip him to different places, and you can adjust the leash to clip it around yourself to walk hands-free if needed.
  
  
• Longline or Flexi-leash (controversial, we personally hate flexi-leashes EXCEPT if we're hiking in an area where there are not many people/dogs nearby. I would not recommend it unless your dog has excellent recall in addition to the flexi). This allows your dog to wander a little farther away from you and sniff and explore on his own a little bit.
  
• Water and bowl (we use the Nalgene with the Pupwerks PupCup again for hiking)
  
• Treats
  
• Doggie First Aid Kit, especially if it's a longer or overnight hike
  
  Additionally, for camping, I'd strongly recommend doing some camping training in your home before taking your dog camping for real. We set our tent up in our living room and slept in it at home a couple of times with our dog just to let him get a feel for what things would be like before we went outside camping for the first time. Lots of treats were involved to show him that being calm in the tent was a good thing. Also start small. The first time we took our dog camping was at a campsite in Ohio about 20 minutes from our parents' house. We made sure it was just one night and that we had an easy-out in case Summit wasn't ready and started to freak out or disrupt the other people camping. Everything went perfectly but if Summit hadn't been having a good time, we could have quickly packed up and left and slept at either of our parents' houses where he would have felt more comfortable.
  
  In terms of hiking, also start small. Start with shorter, easier hikes that take maybe 30-60 minutes. Then work up to longer, steeper, more challenging hikes.
  
  Finally, for road tripping, especially in places that you don't know as well, I strongly recommend taking a look at bringfido.com and dogfriendly.com. These websites will allow you to easily look up different dog-friendly establishments (such as restaurants, hotels, parks, activities, etc.) in the areas that you are traveling.
  

https://www.amazon.com/Solvit-PupSTEP-Plus-Stairs-25-Inch/dp/B00JEDNSJO/ref=lp_2975326011_1_10?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491487125&sr=1-10 I'd encourage you to get something like this. They make stairs to help older/smaller dogs get up on the bed. I think she'd appreciate it.

Our bed is 40" off the floor. We lift our Frenchie on and off. He's allowed to jump on and off the sofa, and to climb up the stairs, but he's trained to sit at the top of the stairs and wait to be carried down. I think this is pretty common for Frenchie owners?

Anyway,these stairs might work for you at 25" high; they can just step from the top step onto the bed.

Let her into your room! She'll be much happier with more space. I highly recommend having a cat tree or two in your place. Give her a box to hide in. Or even try one of these out!

KOJIMA Shark Round House Puppy Bed with Pet Bed Mat, Small to Medium (Gray, Small) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRXQ90I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dcINybCJMQWEE

Don't prevent her from hiding, but do challenge her once in a while to be comfortable in different rooms and open spaces.

Try the toy distraction on your 2 year old cat. That's what I meant. If she's showing aggression, it's one of the best ways to distract her from the cat who's more shy.

Make sure the new cat isn't doing anything to provoke your 2 year old cat. If she is, that behavior will need to be adjusted before the 2 year old cat can be comfortable with her.

100% agree on the tuna. If you'd like to learn about cat nutrition, I highly recommend http://www.thecatsite.com for its active forums and articles on feline nutrition (they can also give great input on behaviors)

Here are two nutrition articles to get you started:

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/how-to-choose-the-right-food-for-your-cat

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/grain-free-cat-food-what-does-it-mean

You'll find that grain free high protein wet/raw foods are best for your babies as unlike people and even dogs, cats are obligate carnivores. (Here is some of that science: https://www.waltham.com/document/nutrition/cat/dog/differences-between-cat-and-dog/284/ )
My recommendation is making a small trip to an independent pet food store (not petco, petsmart, or even pet supplies plus) Take a look on yelp for good ones in your area. (Just search for pet food stores) If there are none, try Chewy.com. They sell all sorts of pet foods (you can filter by grain free) The forums on thecatsite are very good in terms of discussion of different commercial and home-made food options. (As you might be able to tell, I've done a lot of my own research!)

But yes. You are correct. Plain tuna does not contain the amount of Taurine (that's just one or the major ones) cats need to thrive. Fish generally is something you should stray from due to high mercury content and addictiveness. (Dry food is also very addictive and contributes most to obesity, digestive issues, UTIs, urinary crystals, and more)

And good! Yes, be creative in your ways to distract her! If she's not enjoying her favorite toy, try a new one. (Cats love Da'Bird and similar long (~3 ft) fishing pole type toys. ) Check out these links.


GoCat Da Bird Rod and Feather Cat Toys, Assorted Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BOVEU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wzINybW7DMFV9

Cats really jump for these types of long fishing pole toys that use feathers or other fur like parts. I do recommend always having a handy supply of strong duct tape to fix minor issues and strengthen the parts of well-used toys. (I had to tightly reinforce the end of the rod that connects to the string so the end piece holding the string wouldn't come off)


Petmate Jackson Galaxy Cat Crawl Solid Tunnel, Green/Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O3GWKHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UDINyb34HXAEW

Great space for stalking and hiding during play


Nature In Hand Cat Play House with Catnip and Scratcher (Cat Scratching House) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJAHOC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DFINybC4C5TWA

Triple function hide, stealth play, and cardboard scratcher. I have one that my cat loves! You can sometimes find seasonal looking ones on clearance at local pet stores (I have a gingerbread xmas themed one that I got on clearance for half the price on amazon) Cardboard scratchers, to me, are a must. Whether it's something like this or just by itself.



Nano Robotic Cat Toy (White/Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWU17KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kyINyb5FX7DB2

This one is great if you have hard wood or tile floors. Otherwise, pass.


The idea here is to give them more enrichment, hide space, and ways to play.

That said, having more vertical space is also a really good idea.

You know how cat trees (especially the 6 ft ones) are like 200 dollars at pet stores?
Check this out:

Go Pet Club Cat Tree, 50W x 26L x 72H, Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WGGWQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_awINybGSAA2EB


BestPet CT-9073 Cat Tree Scratcher Play House Condo Furniture Toy, 73-Inch, Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOL7OQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-wINybKYYYCDX

You can find more on amazon. Groupon or eBay are also good sources. Your cats will be more comfortable if they can observe their territory from a high place rather than hiding behind a toilet. I really do think it would help give them more confidence. You could even install cat shelves on your walls if you want to. But a cat tree(or two!) goes a long way!

Give them their own favorite places to occupy so that they are better able to share their space.

Some tips from the owner of a very floofy husky/malamute: They don't like warm cozy beds because they are too warm.

Get your dog one of these cooling mats:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003KK60R4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You fill them up with water and they are always cool to the touch, even on hot days. My dog loves it. Of course, he still only sometimes sleeps on it!

I got the biggest one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Sealy-Dog-Bed-Technology-Large/dp/B00G3D4TPU

Coconut likes it. one of her other beds is just the cushion from a papasan chair.

Whatever you get make sure it has a removable cover for easy cleaning.

Pet Studio Pine Frame Dog RampSteps, 3 Step https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IN9NAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GAcWzbVTJBMTJ

I just bought these last night. The price tag is a little high, but I thought I'd give it a shot. If not, I'll return them and check out the kind you suggested. Thank you! :).

Any tips for training your dog to use them? Or did they just do it on their own?

I spoiled my lazy buns dog and got him an Extra Large Big Barker bed from Amazon. It was a bit on the expensive side, but so far it's been well worth it.

What sold me on the soft, 7" memory foam (not egg crate, either) bed was that its American made and has a 10 year warranty on any type of defects (if it goes flat, they replace it). It's tear resistant, but they kind of extort you into buying their $90 polyurethane under-cover that'll render it totally waterproof - although it is really high quality, seemingly hospital grade, odorless, and doesn't make any type of crinkling noises.

I was initially hesitant, but they've got thousands of glowing reviews on Amazon, I mean GLOWING. At the end of the day, I bought it and called it an investment - folks were saying how pleased they were to have had one of these beds for years and years, and the upfront cost paid for itself eventually in not having to constantly replace lower-quality beds.

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Barker-Pillow-Top-Orthopedic/dp/B009G9YBHY?th=1&psc=1

This spoiled darn dog has a nicer bed that I do :|