Did you know that dogs spend about 12 hours of the day sleeping? So if you’re wondering if you’ve got the laziest dog on earth, let me reassure you that this sleeping phenomenon is perfectly normal! What this also means is WHERE your dog sleeps also becomes incredibly important to its emotional and physical health. So what sort of requirements should a pad sleep system have?

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Bed/Mattress Size

What is your dog’s size? Huge? Tiny? It is important to make sure that your dog has enough space to sleep on (more so if your dog like to roll around when sleeping). Carefully measure your dog standing from the nose to the tail and also from the tip of the head to the floor. Then add approximately 12 inches to the length and you’ll get a reasonably good idea how much space you need for your dog. If you’re dog is still growing, take that into account too.

2. Mobility

Your dog may have a number of preferred places to sleep. This is especially true if you live in a seasonal climate. Therefore the pad sleep system you buy cannot be too clunky. Some dog beds are in forms of couches or come with head rests which may look great but are not suited to being moved often.

3. Durability

Some dog sleeping pads are little more than glorified pillows. They don’t last long and become a lumpy mess after a while. Worse still are some pads that literally break under the weight of the dog. Make sure the pad you buy doesn’t fall into those categories by making sure it at least has a support layer. Check the rating for how much weight the pad can take and compare that with the weight of your dog.

After scouting around various dog sleeping pads, I think I can honestly say that Dogpedic Sleeping System fits the bill on all three accounts. It comes in 3 different sizes, is easy to move around and has memory and support foam layer that comes with a comfortable cover designed to be easily maintained. Not only that, it comes with a bonus waterproof mattress liner! You owe it to your dog (and yourself) to give this system a try. I think you’ll be happy with the results.