Happy dog owners are well aware that their pets must know their place. This is exactly the corner where the animal will feel comfortable and fully relax. Unlike cats, which are characterized by constant movement across the owner’s living space, the dog simply needs its space. About how to make a dog lounger with your own hands - on.
Options for organizing a place for a dog
Today, there are many different devices for sleeping and relaxing dogs, which vary in their design, level of comfort and, accordingly, price.
It is important to know that the dog is not always happy with such gifts. It is difficult to predict the tastes of your pet, and how he will react to your gift may upset you a little and make him a waste of money. Therefore, in order for the animal to happily rest in a purchased couch, you will have to work hard. As for the size of the bed itself, it is not always possible to accurately guess, because with direct use the animal can slightly deform the bed, and then it will be quite uncomfortable.
As for the price category, it all depends only on how much you decide to spend on your pet, because there are such patterns of beds that are decorated with natural furs and stones. Thus, the owners of the dog undoubtedly want to show others how expensive this animal is to them. The dog himself is indifferent to such "ostentatious" sunbeds, for him the most important thing is primarily comfort. If you do not have huge amounts of money, but love your pets, then the best option would be to make this device yourself.
Types of sunbeds
Sun loungers differ depending on which dog they are selected for.
They may be as follows:
- In shape - round, oval, rectangular or other plain shapes.
- By filling - soft, filled with synthetic winterizer or plastic.
- By appointment - for sleep, for outdoor activities.
- In terms of stiffness - frameless (in the form of a pillow or mattress), frame (have a rigid base, covered with a soft cloth).
- By the amount of light - open and closed.
Dog features
Particular attention should be paid to how the pet likes to relax. Some breeds of dogs love to sleep curled up, and round or oval sunbeds are ideal for them. If the dog likes to sleep, stretching his legs forward, then he will like a rectangular bench, as the oval will constrain him. There are also dogs that prefer closed sun loungers. So they feel protected and can relax.
This mainly applies to small dog breeds - true connoisseurs of comfort.
Enumerate the variety of modern sunbeds can be infinitely long, but still for the dog it will be much more pleasant to bask in a cozy place that is filled with the love of its owners.
The benefits of a homemade sunbed
A do-it-yourself lounger for a dog can be done without problems if you prepare for work correctly. Of course, the manufacture of a lounger will take a lot of time and effort, but this will be of great benefit, for example:
- the size will be accurate, and the pet will not have to cram in a small area when it grows and gets stronger;
- a tissue is selected that does not accumulate static stress and does not cause the pet to “spark” at the slightest contact with it;
- the choice of the shape of the sunbed can be made in accordance with the preferences of the dog or its physiological characteristics;
- the color and shape of the sunbed itself will fit perfectly into your own home interior.
However, the main advantage when creating a dog bed with your own hands, a bed or a mattress is that the pet will be given all the love and care with which you made this bed. The energy of love, care and affection is the most valuable thing that you can give your pet, so we prepare pencils and pens and get ready for the manufacture of this simple item.
Where to begin
Before starting work, you should collect all the components we need in the work:
- Paper for the manufacture of patterns, if not, then you can take a regular newspaper.
- Sheathing fabric - usually dense species are used, such as jeans or teak, which has no lint, does not cough, and does not change color when used.
- Filler - most often they use silicone or synthetic winterizer, however, you can save money and fill the sunbed with unnecessary trimmings and pieces of fabric. You can use hay from homemade dried aromatic herbs, but such a filler will periodically have to be changed.
- Fabric for pillowcases - it is recommended to make several variants of pillowcases for their constant change and washing, you can experiment and find out which of the pillowcases your pet will like.
Before proceeding with the pattern, you need to measure the length of the dog. This is recommended when the dog is lying on the floor with its legs fully extended. If you have a puppy, and its growth is rapidly increasing, then you need to add to the pattern half the length of the dog or make sunbeds as the pet grows.
Patterns of beds for dogs
It’s easiest to make a sunbed for a dog with your own hands according to a pattern that will greatly facilitate the work.
The most important thing in building the right pattern and making the sunbed is the choice of shape.
It is not difficult to make a pattern. It is necessary to draw a plan on paper and figure out how the dog will feel, whether it will be comfortable. Next, transfer the pattern to the wrong side of the fabric and cut it out.
The bottom is best made of foam. Let's look at the most primitive and lightweight deck chair. For its manufacture, foam rubber, furniture fabric and any fabric for pillowcases will be required. From foam rubber we cut two details - the bottom and a side of a plank bed. The side is not very high, from 20 to 40 cm, depending on the height of the dog.
Next, we cut out the same element from the foam parts of the bottom, not forgetting to leave 2 cm to the seams. Further, all the details are sewn together: first, the fabric is sewn, and foam rubber is already inserted into them. After this, the product is completely stitched, that is, a side is attached to the bottom. Here, in fact, is the whole technique, which can even be done manually, but the sewing machine will facilitate this task and make the seams more accurate. Sun loungers for large dogs usually require an additional pillow that can be sewn on the pattern of the bottom of the sunbed and fill it with any filler, the main thing is that it does not cause allergic reactions in the dog, as well as its owners. If necessary and the dog’s special preferences, the bed form can be combined. If imagination does not allow you to come up with something yourself, then you can search for patterns for sun loungers for dogs in Internet resources and, using them, sew your masterpiece.
Big Dog - a big sunbed
If your favorite is a large breed, then the manufacture of a sunbed will take more materials and, of course, strength. In this case, it is much more profitable to get a sunbed, which is made at the factory. Another essential condition is the rigidity, which must be present at the base of the frame. Most often it is made of wood, as the tree is ideal for dogs, does not create discomfort and is considered an environmentally friendly product, fulfilling its main function of holding the dog's body.
Hands - business, pet - love
Even someone who is not good at cutting technique can make a lounger for a dog with his own hands - this is another advantage and feature that deserves attention. This does not require any special knowledge and skills. Now we know how to make a lounger or stove bench for dogs with our own hands. It is quite simple and economical. For manufacturing, you can use unnecessary materials and improvised means, the main thing is that they do not harm the pet. The basic rule when creating a sunbed is to make your pet sleep comfortable. After spending a couple of hours, you can make an excellent lounger for dogs. Do it yourself - please your pet and prove once again how strong your love for him is. And you will have work in boring winter evenings, and the pet will be happy with such a gift.