Has anyone had problems with their dog getting hot while sleeping on this bed? I have a German Shepherd and worry this will hold heat in.
266045
I've got a German Shepherd too and he's been sleeping on his bed with no trouble. He's blowing his undercoat, but he's not overheated in his bed wither or there would be sweat spots on it, and there hasn't been since I got it for him. He's very happy and much more comfortable sleeping on it from the very first night.
266046
I have a golden retriever with lots of for who tends to run on the hot side. He has experienced no difficulties with this bed.
1524714
I would probably recommend the medium bed for a 26-pound dog. Yes, the bed seems to definitely keep my dogs warm. It's thick and comfortable.
775316
I'm not sure what type of bed you have or how thick it is; however, ours came with a cover that was pointless to use. The heated bed we received is like a rubber plastic and fit nice inside the our regular dog bed. You can add air to it or leave it flat. We left ours flat and fit nice inside an extra large bed we already had.
1491918
It is certainly a comfy bed and has proven beneficial for my dog; however, I am not a vet and cannot give any valid advice. I hope your pup does well, I have a mini hotdog too. good luck.
1791513
The only covers are the microsuede that are custom made to fit the mattress. I'm in Georgia and we have hot weather as well. My six dogs don't seem to have any issues with the covers. You could always buy one cover and have sheet fittings custom made based on the cover dimensions.
693390
I bought this for my diabetic 12 year schnauzer, who over heats easily. He does use it, not all the time, but it's on our bed so he can sleep on it at night when he wants.
1022895
I have not had any issues keeping my bed warm. This is a very high quality heater, I would suggest purchasing a faucet adapter from lowes or home depot and filling the bladder with warm or hot water to begin with. This will make the bed comfortable to sleep on immediately, and reduces the strain on the heater from running constantly for 4 or 5 days to heat the mattress. I think that the 24 hour running to initially heat the bladder is when you cause issues later on.
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I do not have an issue with this item holding in heat. It is very comfortable to sleep on. This purchase will definitely not be a waste of money. You can read all the reviews but until you experience this mattress pad for yourself only then will you understand what the rave reviews are about.
782163
My poodle is 5 pounds and has plenty of room. She is not fond of it though because she gets too hot. She loves sleeping under covers so it surprised me she didnt like it. I thought there would be air holes built into the side but there isnt.
615674
This is a great dog bed, and I have several other large dog beds that show the wear and tear right away, not this one! My German Shepherd mix likes to hang her head over the side of other dog beds, that is not a comfortable position with this one--this one doesn't flatten out and change shape for her. But it is comfortable and provides wonderful orthopedic support--all three dogs choose this one first.
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I have used the bed several times and haven't heard any noises of any kind at all. The bed has always been used with fitted bottom sheet along with a top sheet and comforter. The bed has never felt hot to me. The material on the top of the bed is likely the reason for no heat builup. One caution: the fitted bottom sheet should be quite deep so as to accommodate how tall this bed really is.
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I agree with Auburn 100%. I purchased this bed to use during our move last year. I liked it so well that I have taken it to my Dad's house in another state and use it for "my bed" while there because I actually prefer it over his "regular" beds. I haven't got hot at all, if anything it's actually somewhat cooler, especially in the winter months. I make it up with bottom/top sheets and a comforter. I love the bed!
1706561
My dog loves this bed. We use it in our trailer when camping. I've washed it twice and it cleans well. The padding does not bunch up when it is washed.
1563474
I have a 12 lb. terrier mix and she fits comfortably in the bed. She and my 6 lb. Yorkie get in there together and they fit okay. So I don't know for sure, but I'd bet it would do alright. On mine, the top zips off, and I don't use the top in the summer months. But without the top, they don't get on it together; but with the top, they seem to be able to cuddle more. I have one where the top does not zip off----I DO NOT LIKE IT.
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I love this dog bed. The cover does hold! I've taken it off and washed it in machine. It was like new, and no shrinkage. My dog loves the bed. He weighs 80 pounds and has room to spare. The bed does not make a sink hole where dog lays. It holds firm at every point. I'm so impressed with this bed I recommend it to all my friends.
345760
No, nothing to hold it up. The dog finally ends up sleeping on top of the "top". For what I wanted (a warm back), it doesn't work.
281745
No, I haven't had this problem, but we've only had this bed for a few weeks. My dog is 120 lbs and sleeps on it all the time too. I love this bed especially because she has incontinence problems and it's SO EASY to change and wash the covers (something we do nearly daily).