The average dog should spend about 50% of their time sleeping. That number should also increase as a dog starts to get up there in age.

If you're finding that your dog isn't sleeping as often as they should, you should try to change that by setting them up with a new dog bed. The right bedding for dogs can make all the difference in the world when it comes to getting your dog to lie down and go to sleep at different times throughout the day and night.

Whether you have a dedicated dog room for your four-legged friend that could use a new dog bed or you're looking for pet bedding for your bedroom so that your dog doesn't jump up on your bedroom furniture all the time, the Bolstered Dog Bed from Nest Bedding would be a great addition to your home. Your dog will love cozying up in it and drifting off to sleep so much.

Here is how to encourage your dog to spend more time sleeping by investing in bedding for dogs.

Start by Purchasing the Right Bedding for Dogs

If you want to attempt to get your dog to sleep more, you're going to need to begin by buying the right bedding for dogs for them. No matter what else you might do, you're not going to get your dog to sleep in their bed if they don't like the way that it feels.

For this reason, you're going to want to pick up something like the aforementioned Bolstered Dog Bed. It has so many great features that both you and your dog will love.

The Bolstered Dog Bed has:

• Breathable canvas cotton fabric on the outside that is durable and soft to the touch
• 100% green waste recycled plastic fill on the inside that is comfortable and non-absorbent
• A clever design that will make your dog feel safe and sound

The pet furniture market is filled with lots of dog beds at the moment. It's why it's valued at over $2 billion right now.

But you're not going to find many other dog beds out there that are quite like the Bolstered Dog Bed. Nest Bedding has gone above and beyond to create a bed that is perfect for pet owners.

Find the Right Place to Put Your Dog's New Bed

Once you buy new bedding for dogs, the next thing you're going to want to do is find the right place to put it in your home. Regardless of how cozy a dog bed is, your dog isn't going to want to spend much time in it if it's not in a place where they want to be.

You should try to create a dedicated area in your home for your dog's bed. Instead of moving it around all the time and confusing your dog as far as where it is, you should put it in one place and leave it there.

Your dog's bed should go somewhere that is just slightly off the beaten path. It should be located away from any doors or windows that might make your dog too hot or too cold and disturb their sleep.

It should also be located in a place that's not going to get too much foot traffic. This will limit the disruptions that your dog might face when they're trying to catch a few Zzzs.

You don't necessarily want to stick your dog into some dark, lonely corner of your house. They're not going to want to spend much time in a dog bed positioned there. But it should be somewhere off to the side where they can stay to themselves for a little while as they sleep.

Keep Your Home at a Comfortable Temperature for Your Dog

When you're too hot or too cold while lying in your bed, you can take your blanket off or put it on accordingly to stay comfortable. But this obviously isn't going to be an option for your dog. If they're too hot or too cold, it's going to be a little harder for them to make themselves cozy.

As we alluded to a moment ago, you can work to keep them comfy by keeping their dog bed away from doors and windows that might alter the temperature for them. But you can also adjust the thermostat in your home to keep your house at the right temperature for your dog, especially during the times when they're known to do most of their sleeping.

This will usually mean keeping your home at:

• Between 69 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter
• Between 75 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer

You might want to tinker with those numbers a little bit based on how long your dog's coat is. But generally speaking, you're going to want the temperature in your home to fall between those numbers for them to be able to make the most of their dog bed. 

Clean Your Dog's Bed Every So Often

You wouldn't want to climb into a bed every night that has sheets on it that haven't been washed in a year. So, why would you ask your dog to do it?

You should get into the habit of washing your dog's bed every few weeks to keep it fresh. With the Bolstered Dog Bed, doing this will be as simple as tossing it into the washing machine and then hanging it up to dry.

Your dog isn't going to want to spend much time in bed if it smells bad and is covered with stains. Do your best to keep their dog bed clean so that they're more inclined to use it every day.

Buy New Bedding for Dogs for Your Four-Legged Friend Today

The right bedding for dogs can keep your dog happy and healthy. They'll be able to get more than enough sleep each day, and they'll also be able to get rid of any pain that they might feel.

Consider buying a Bolstered Dog Bed for your dog to see what a big difference it can make. Just make sure you follow the steps that we've laid out here to ensure they want to spend a ton of time in their new bed once you bring it home.

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