Tim Amherst

When you bring your Pit Bull puppy home, it is important that
you provide him with the things he needs. You will probably
purchase a kennel, food and accessories, toys, etc. To ensure he
is comfortable and help give him a sense of security, you should
also purchase or provide him with a bed. Your Pit Bull will
probably prefer sleeping with you, but that is not always a good
idea. You shouldn't give a new pet free reign of the house, for
both obvious reasons, and for your pet's safety. Most puppies
are not fully housebroken for quite some time, and no one wants
to wake up in a wet or smelly bed. It is much better to provide
your Pit Bull with a bed, maybe even in your room if that makes
you both happier.



Before purchasing your Pit Bull's new bed, you should think
about the best type of bed for him. One big thing to take into
consideration is how big you think he will be when he is full
grown. You will want to try to get a bed that will be big enough
for him when he is an adult, so you don't have to spend money on
a new one every time he hits a growth spurt. Your veterinarian
can help with trying to figure out how large your Pit Bull may
be. A bed that isn't big enough won't be comfortable for him,
and he will most likely not sleep in it, choosing to sleep
somewhere else in the house, probably your bed. Purchasing a bed
that is considerably too large will likely make your Pit Bull
feel insecure, and again, he will probably find another place to
sleep in.



The bed should consist of materials that are able to hold up to
your dog. It should also be hard for your Pit Bull to chew and
shred into pieces, as eating the bedding material will likely
cause him digestion problems. You should try to train him not to
chew his bed, and provide him toys instead. The cover should be
easy to remove, because you will likely want to launder it every
couple of weeks.



If your Pit Bull is a puppy, you will likely have to teach him
where he is supposed to sleep. It is important to develop a
routine and stick to it. One thing that will help is keeping the
bed in the same place all the time, your room may be the best
place as Pit Bulls tend to crave a lot of attention from their
owners. Much the same with children, putting your Pit Bull to
bed each night at around the same time will help him adjust.



Try not to place your Pit Bull's bed in a noisy, high traffic
area. Keep in mind, that like you, your Pit Bull will most
likely sleep better in a quiet room with little light. Puppies
more so than adults, tend to have security issues, so placing
the bed in your room may help him accept it better.



Do some research and shop around so you can buy the best bed for
your Pit Bull that you can afford. It should be considered an
investment, as any other furniture purchase. You should consider
your Pit Bull's own individual needs and try to accommodate him.



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