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So, I finally won the battle over the dogs being allowed on the couch. My primary compromise was that I would personally research and purchase really good dog beds for them to lay on instead of the couch.

I’ve kind of narrowed it down to Big Barker, Orvis, and K9 Ballistics (though part of me wants to buy a “Mississippi Made” one from Hollywood Feed).

I have a Great Pyrenees mix that’s getting up there in years and a German Shepherd mix that has signs of hip dysplasia, so I need something with orthopedic support for those 2. The 3rd guy is a total ragamuffin that will sleep literally anywhere, but whatever I get will be the same for all 3.

Anybody here have any experience with any of those brands or have a suggestion for an orthopedic dog bed?
 
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K&H coolin’ comfort bed. My Newfoundland loves it. My neighbor has a Great Pyrenees and she loves it too
 
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I’ve bought 3, maybe 4 beds for my chocolate lab.
I bought the last one about about 6 months ago.
And I do mean the last one.
He enjoys taking them out of his kennel and ripping them to shreds.
My wife will give in to him and buy him another one though I’m sure.
He much prefers sleeping on the hardwood floors or the hard plastic mat in his kennel.
 
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My dog is a 60lb shepard / huskie mix and She loves her elevated bed. It is similar to the picture in that it is a folding bed. They also exist as fixed beds. I don't know if it is considered "orthopedic" but it has lasted for about 4 years now. She has tore up pillow type beds.

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Dawgg said:
So, I finally won the battle over the dogs being allowed on the couch. My primary compromise was that I would personally research and purchase really good dog beds for them to lay on instead of the couch.

I’ve kind of narrowed it down to Big Barker, Orvis, and K9 Ballistics (though part of me wants to buy a “Mississippi Made” one from Hollywood Feed).

I have a Great Pyrenees mix that’s getting up there in years and a German Shepherd mix that has signs of hip dysplasia, so I need something with orthopedic support for those 2. The 3rd guy is a total ragamuffin that will sleep literally anywhere, but whatever I get will be the same for all 3.

Anybody here have any experience with any of those brands or have a suggestion for an orthopedic dog bed?
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Don't really have any suggestions for the bed, but I will tell you I've worried that we're ruining our kids with how spoiled we are letting them become. I'm still worried about that, but rather than do anything about it, I'm just going to continue on the same track but make myself feel better thinking how at least I'm not like the people in this thread, and at least my kids won't make me pick up their literal **** after we've finished spoiling them.**
 
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FreshAsHail said:
We've bought beds for them, but they never get used. They much prefer scrunching up one of the rugs in the house or their favorite, dirty clothes. A bed is just a waste of time and money for us to get them
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Dawgg said:
So, I finally won the battle over the dogs being allowed on the couch. My primary compromise was that I would personally research and purchase really good dog beds for them to lay on instead of the couch.

I’ve kind of narrowed it down to Big Barker, Orvis, and K9 Ballistics (though part of me wants to buy a “Mississippi Made” one from Hollywood Feed).

I have a Great Pyrenees mix that’s getting up there in years and a German Shepherd mix that has signs of hip dysplasia, so I need something with orthopedic support for those 2. The 3rd guy is a total ragamuffin that will sleep literally anywhere, but whatever I get will be the same for all 3.

Anybody here have any experience with any of those brands or have a suggestion for an orthopedic dog bed?
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If you want a bed that lasts forever then K-9 ballistics is the one. I have 2 that I have had since 2014. They still look brand new and have been thru 3 dogs. I don’t recommend the Kevlar cover though. My dogs never liked that material.
 
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Dawgg said:
So, I finally won the battle over the dogs being allowed on the couch. My primary compromise was that I would personally research and purchase really good dog beds for them to lay on instead of the couch.

I’ve kind of narrowed it down to Big Barker, Orvis, and K9 Ballistics (though part of me wants to buy a “Mississippi Made” one from Hollywood Feed).

I have a Great Pyrenees mix that’s getting up there in years and a German Shepherd mix that has signs of hip dysplasia, so I need something with orthopedic support for those 2. The 3rd guy is a total ragamuffin that will sleep literally anywhere, but whatever I get will be the same for all 3.

Anybody here have any experience with any of those brands or have a suggestion for an orthopedic dog bed?
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Is this one of those situations where I make fun of your refrigerated dog food and you kick me out of your house. I still stand with the people making fun of it.
 
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AttalaDawg72 said:
Hot take: indoor dogs are disgusting and 95% of homes with indoor dogs are nasty or stink.
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I'd rather have a stinky house with dogs than a pristine house without them, but either my house doesn't stink or everybody I've ever asked has lied to me. It helps that I don't have a shred of carpet in my house, though. If it does stink and I've been lied to dozens of times over the years, I don't really care.
 
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SanfordRJones said:
I'd rather have a stinky house with dogs than a pristine house without them, but either my house doesn't stink or everybody I've ever asked has lied to me. It helps that I don't have a shred of carpet in my house, though. If it does stink and I've been lied to dozens of times over the years, I don't really care.
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Your house definitely stinks. Dogs eat poop and pee on the floor. Disgusting.
 
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mcdawg22 said:
The Roomba definitely helps as does regular baths, air purifiers, and air fresheners but we can’t shampoo the couch, rugs and carpet every week.
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I use sofa throw that I can wash as I wish. And there are carpet powder deodorants you can put on rugs then vacuum up. But I rarely use it as my current dog rarely smells unlike others I have had. But anyone that is anti dogs being in the house…..well they can stay away. I don’t care.
 
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Dawgg said:
So, I finally won the battle over the dogs being allowed on the couch. My primary compromise was that I would personally research and purchase really good dog beds for them to lay on instead of the couch.

I’ve kind of narrowed it down to Big Barker, Orvis, and K9 Ballistics (though part of me wants to buy a “Mississippi Made” one from Hollywood Feed).

I have a Great Pyrenees mix that’s getting up there in years and a German Shepherd mix that has signs of hip dysplasia, so I need something with orthopedic support for those 2. The 3rd guy is a total ragamuffin that will sleep literally anywhere, but whatever I get will be the same for all 3.

Anybody here have any experience with any of those brands or have a suggestion for an orthopedic dog bed?
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My eldest minature dachshund, who by age is now eligible for a drivers license, says a soft bed is good… but definitely don’t skimp on the soft blanket they can scratch and mold into the shape they want.
 
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Dawgg said:
So, I finally won the battle over the dogs being allowed on the couch. My primary compromise was that I would personally research and purchase really good dog beds for them to lay on instead of the couch.

I’ve kind of narrowed it down to Big Barker, Orvis, and K9 Ballistics (though part of me wants to buy a “Mississippi Made” one from Hollywood Feed).

I have a Great Pyrenees mix that’s getting up there in years and a German Shepherd mix that has signs of hip dysplasia, so I need something with orthopedic support for those 2. The 3rd guy is a total ragamuffin that will sleep literally anywhere, but whatever I get will be the same for all 3.

Anybody here have any experience with any of those brands or have a suggestion for an orthopedic dog bed?
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Is this for the dog or the wife?
 
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AttalaDawg72 said:
If you prefer filth that’s good for you
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  • Jules: I wouldn't go so far as to call a dog filthy but they're definitely dirty. But, a dog's got personality. Personality goes a long way.
  • Vincent: Ah, so by that rationale, if a pig had a better personality, he would cease to be a filthy animal. Is that true?
  • Jules: Well we'd have to be talkin' about one charming motherfuckin' pig. I mean he'd have to be ten times more charmin' than that Arnold on Green Acres, you know what I'm sayin'?
 
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dorndawg said:
It's really easy to not get banned, maybe try that out?
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I've been banned for the exact same things glfer does on here on the reg. And hes still sporting his original username.

You can toss in horshack just not as often but just as dumb.

Maybe try that out?
 
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paindonthurtDCD2 said:
I've been banned for the exact same things glfer does on here on the reg. And hes still sporting his original username.

You can toss in horshack just not as often but just as dumb.

Maybe try that out?
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Why do you think you've been banned so many times? Why do you think the posters you mention have not?
 
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dorndawg said:
Why do you think you've been banned so many times? Why do you think the posters you mention have not?
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They have an IM feature if ya’ll want to take this conversation offline. Nobody else cares.
 
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