how to make a dog bed

[stace1319]

So harley was in need of a dog bed and me, being the crafty person I am (haha) decided to just make him a bed instead of spending $30 to $40 dollars on one. I spent $13 in total... Here is step by step of my ordeal.... never again will I try to to anything around that dog... ever! lmao:D

First, you find a puppy that attacks everthing ( he liked my shoes)
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Then, you find a color of fabric he likes
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Alot
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Next measure the fabric.... Harley helped... kindda
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[stace1319]

After that, try to saw the edges.... with puppy attached still
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Then, stuff the pillow while getting attacked everytime your hand goes inside the bed
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Also, try to prevent him from eating the stuffing.... repeat for 2 hours
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Try to hold onto the bed while he bites, scratches, and pulls the bed away from you.... that happens.. alot
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[stace1319]

after yelling "stop! Leave that alone, stop biting me, stop tearing up the bed, ect!" Try to hurry up and sow up the end on the bed. Finally you will have a complete bed and a happy pup!
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The pics bring the funny and money saving tips.

[Karen]

Great photos, captions and instructions!

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a great story and a fantastic bed. Great job and....it obviously wasn't easy. I also think the bed's occupant is adorable!!:)

I also love your shoes!!:D

[stace1319]

What a great story and a fantastic bed. Great job and....it obviously wasn't easy. I also think the bed's occupant is adorable!!:)

I also love your shoes!!:D

thank you (the right one has tooth markes now thanks to the little monster beside it! Now I just have to get some beds made for my other two and trust me... nothing is easy to do around Harley. He makes it nearly impossible.

[AllAmericanPUP]

love the instructions!! lol so very cute:D

[beeniesmom]

That's really cute.

[Kewll0ser]

Aww. Harley looks so cute in that last pic. He's like "Why are you looking at me like that mom? What did I do?" :)

My mom and I went out and bought Butto a new bed for Christmas. First she didn't like it and refused to be by it. Then she only used it as a pillow. Then one night I caught her sleeping on it. After that she loved that bed. Until one day I came home and found brown stuffing all over my kitchen and saw an empty bed and Butto looking up at me with stuffing on her nose. :p

[stace1319]

Aww. Harley looks so cute in that last pic. He's like "Why are you looking at me like that mom? What did I do?" :)

My mom and I went out and bought Butto a new bed for Christmas. First she didn't like it and refused to be by it. Then she only used it as a pillow. Then one night I caught her sleeping on it. After that she loved that bed. Until one day I came home and found brown stuffing all over my kitchen and saw an empty bed and Butto looking up at me with stuffing on her nose. :p

lmao! yeah, that what I'm afraid of.. I think Harley really likes his bed ( just a hunch I have) but I'm afraid that now that he knows what I put in there... he's gonna try to get it out. I can't trust him alone with anything, lol.

[Randi]

Good job, and you have a happy pup. :D

Love the pictures!

[tikeyas_mom]

What a great idea!!!

I might have to do the same thing hehe!!

Looks like he really enjoys his new bed! and your shoes haha

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

PERFECT idea!!! In fact, you gave me excellent ideas for making catbeds for my 4 girls!! May I ask what kind of stuffing you used, and how it looks like? THANKS:):love:

[stace1319]

I got the stuffing at walmart in 16oz bags. I think it was about 3 dollars per bag. I used three for harleys bed which is about 4' by 4'. It's called Mourning Glory Cluster Stuff. It is increadably soft. it is supposed to do great in the washer and dryer, never clump, and be hypo-allergenic. I love it and so does Harley. I'm going to make two more for my other dogs. The beds are so easy to make. I made one for my cats when I built them a cat tree and they loved it.

[MonicanHonda]

Oh, your puppy is gorgeous!!! And I totally never even thought of making a dog bed!!!! Geeze, that is an amazing idea. I always thought dog beds were WAY TOO MUCH!!!!!! Good job, next time I am totally doing that!!!

[stace1319]

:D lmao! I have 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 snakes, 2 hermit crabs, a toddler and a fiance. I am poor! I try to safe money any way I can and the good thing about the dogs.... they won't complain that they didn't get that name brand dog bed at petco. As long as it's soft. They're thrilled.

[pitc9]

OMG, that was Great! I was LOL the entire time!!
:D

Also another idea....
I recently got new couches and I saved (what was left of) the cushions from the old one and replaced the stuffing from one of their beds with it!

[stace1319]

OMG, that was Great! I was LOL the entire time!!
:D

Also another idea....
I recently got new couches and I saved (what was left of) the cushions from the old one and replaced the stuffing from one of their beds with it!

that's a really great idea!

[Giselle]

OMG! Harley has grown!! And he's ADORABLE!!!:love::love:

[stace1319]

OMG! Harley has grown!! And he's ADORABLE!!!:love::love:

haha! thank you! he turned 4 months old on the 1st and is now 39lbs. I've decided he might have some horse in him! lol!