How chew proof is this bed? I've got a rescue that has moments of destruction when I'm not home.
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I think the bed is very durable. We have a six months Boxer. He drags his bed out of his crate and shakes it and plays with it. He loves this bed. I do have to take it to the laundromat to wash in a heavy duty machine. Next bed I buy will have a removable cover.
1297170
Definitely not chew proof although I have 2 goldens who have chewed every bed I ever bought them except this bed!Not sure if they just love it so much they don't want to chew it or if it's just more difficult to chewRegardless- would definitely recommend!!!
1297171
Definitely not chew proof although I have 2 goldens who have chewed every bed I ever bought them except this bed! Not sure if they just love it so much they don't want to chew it or if it's just more difficult to chew Regardless- would definitely recommend!!!
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We have a Boxer and Chesapeake. The Boxer roots sometimes but not intense. I will say that this is the first bed he hasn't chewed. Maybe he finally figured out if he does it will be the last. The original cover, the zipper broke (not because of dogs) and the seller replaced the cover promptly.
1950109
The cover is pretty tough and the zipper on an end, so not to easy. I made another slip on cover out of a queen sized fleece blanket and my dog doesn't like fleecy things to chew. The bed is great!
695242
My kid has chewed it & it holds up better than expected. I imagine it could survive a dog that's not *trying*to destroy it. That's a guess I haven't had a dog in years.
1080663
I bought this because my 11 month old plott hound chewed through 2 beds! This has been great!! He really can't get to the mesh because of the metal edges. I have used it for a year and a half and have had to replace the mesh twice because of holes from wear, and toes! But the mesh is so reasonable, it's not a big deal. I would recommend it!
338222
Not me, but my dog is more of a claw-er and less of a chewer. It seems pretty sturdy to me, I would be super impressed if your dog chewed out. My neighbor has the same one for his pitbull (who tore out a giant chunk of drywall) and it's withstood her tendency to destroy things.
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I have a chewer. She got it for her birthday (3/17/13) and it still squeaks. A few small holes but still squeaking which is what keeps her going. Even went through the wash once.I have a 50lb basenji/husky.
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We have a Springer Spaniel that is super active and jumpy. We haven't had any issues with durability with her...we put the bed in a corner. She does not chew the bed however and a big chewer could certainly chew through this one. The one thing that I don't like about the bed is that the cover on the pad of the bed is of very low quality and doesn't fit the pad well. We are looking for a replacement cover.
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I would not call it puppy proof. The pad insert is definitely very chewable, although you could just take that out. While the construction is pretty sturdy, a determined/bored pup could shred the nylon with his claws and chew his way out from there. It's a nice, portable crate for traveling if you can keep an eye on the pup but you wouldn't want to leave him alone in it.
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It's not super strong fabric, it's enough to contain a dog, but I'm not certain it's chew proof. There isn't anything for them to chew on, nothing sticking out. My dogs are small and if they get to scratching or get excited to get out, it worries me that they will might through it. Hope this helps.
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I have a 75lb lab/ridgeback mix and he is very active pup. It has held up great so far. No rips or tears, and no bending in the legs of the frame. Ours is very well made. I don't know if that helps, just my experience.
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My dog uses the bed regularly and tends to use his paws to settle in and dig at it a bit to get it "just right". It hasn't ripped yet several months in. Not sure how sharp your dog's nails are though, but I would guess your pretty safe.
715466
Hi Brad, This is a well-made bed. My lab likes to fluff up his bed by scratching the surfaces and has also caused holes. This bed holds up but the LL Bean bed is the best.
1636644
We have one of the hardest and most active chewers I've seen. She literally destroys toys within minutes but this has lasted beyond what could have been expected. She chews on it, tries to tug with it, and is not very kind to it and it has held up.
2088003
I bought the small and on the dog kennel it just didn't stay put. Maybe with a different cage type it would work well. As far as chewing I can't imagine they could destroy it.
665301
Tarp would definitely not withstand chewing. Not sure how high she can climb? I would think a thin plywood piece could be safely fastened to the top supports for shade instead of the tarp for a big chewer...
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It's a pretty tough fabric. Unless he's actually clawing at it or digging on it it should be fine. It's hard to answer this question except to say I think it will be fine. I have a 90lb rottie that has been using it for over 2 years. She doesn't claw at it or mess with it though. I also put an old comforter I had on it. A dog certainly could destroy this though if it wanted to, but it's not going to happen by accident.