hi, does the dog have to be laying directly on top? or can it be placed inside the bed cover? will she still feel the benefits?....Thank you.
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I think it would still feel somewhat cool but better to have the dog lie right on it, the material it's made of is soft, not like a cheap plastic kind. I wouldn't mind putting my head on it when it's in the 90's.
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For best effect, have dog directly on mat. It still works in the bedcover, just not as cold.
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a thin cover is best so that it's not too cool, but it needs to be moderately thin so that the dog can feel the coolness
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I put a sheet over it and Buck would stay on it (for awhile). If your girl has a bed, you might want to try putting it in the bed with something light/comfy on top. The mat is exactly as advertised; getting our pups to stay put is the challenge!
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I believe the dog must be in contact with the surface. That's the way I have it for my dog. Placing the mat in a case (like a pillow case) I think would reduce the effectiveness a lot.
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I bought a couple of beds at the same time. My German Shepherd adored the other one and left this one alone. My friend visited with her dogs and they loved this one so I sent it home with her. It appeared to be well constructed, and it was really thick and fluffy. I was shocked that he didn't use it. I noticed that the cover was removable so it could be thrown in the wash. Hope this helps.
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I would think it would be perfect if you are not in a high wind area or if you are in an area were you can use posts in the ground so it does not roll off with your Morkie. It has loops for posting. Loose sand would not work for posting it down. Half of the top provides shade and the other is open to full sun. There is a lot of opened mesh for air. Also the mesh is strong. I love mine. My Yorkie sleeps in it every night. His little bed fit nice with all his little toys and his blanket. If necessary I could put food and water bowls in it, as well. I hope this helps you make a decision. I would think it would be perfect if you are not in a high wind area or if you are in an area were you can use posts in the ground so it does not roll off with your Morkie. It has loops for posting. Loose sand would not work for posting it down. Half of the top provides shade and the other is open to full sun. There is a lot of opened mesh for air. Also the mesh is strong. I love mine. My Yorkie sleeps in it every night. His little bed fit nice with all his little toys and his blanket. If necessary I could put food and water bowls in it, as well. I hope this helps you make a decision.
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Hi. The topper is meant to go under the sheet. But there is no reason you couldn't put it on top. I would put something over it still to protect it. The listing on Amazon was already created, so I'm unable to add an image.
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I purchased the medium for our outdoor Dalmatian. It came with a cozy cover. It has been in her doghouse for over a month now and we've had no trouble with the cover staying on.
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I have a 12# Cock-a-Poo mix and she curls up in it when she sleeps. I guess if your dog curls up when she sleeps, it will work for her. When my 'baby' isn't sleeping, she can sit and look out the window or she lays down and rests her head on on the edge of the booster seat.
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It lays in the bed but is heavy enough that it will not blow out. Theft is a possibility but I now have a retractable bed cover. If you have a new truck, I would risk it as not to spray-coat the bed or put in a bed-liner.
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There is a short lead that you can attach to a harness. It gives the dog enough room to lay down, depending on their size, but is short enough to keep them in the basket.
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Michelle, The one we bought had the removable cover with it. It seems to be very sturdy. We use a small blanket or a towel over the top.Our Cody just loves his bed. Does not like to share, so we bought another for our other dog. Very pleased with the quality.Steve
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You don't get the sofa...you get the cover. So ask yourself "how high is my sofa," because if your dog can get up there now, putting a cover on it doesn't change a thing.
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I had a similar experience. even tried several different (familiar to my dog) "toppers" but she did not go for it--of course covering the airy fabric defeats the purpose of circulation. I even placed it where she typically nestled-in near the house, but she wound up moving her spot somewhere nearby. Otherwise the construction (coverlet and assembly process) was above par.
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Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1385576083&sr=1-4&keywords=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old.
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You probably could but you would have to figure out how to secure the sides. Also it depends on the size of the dog & how active they are. When i first got one, once my puppy learned how to jump over it and climb over it, so I had to get a cover.Not a bad idea. I love it.
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At first our Basset was a little skittish getting in but now she loves it. With all the mesh windows and the top unzipped it really isn't too confining. We have a comfy dog bed in the bottom and both our Basset and our boxer ride together side by side. They usually just lay down and enjoy the view. What they really like is being able to cycle with us and be with us. We love it and recommend it highly
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The cover does not get very warm under my Labrador even after hours of lying on the bed. I live in the Central Valley of CA. When the weather is hot he prefers the tile floors, which are very hard and cold in the even mild winters. Hope this helps! It's a great bed.
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The animal has to lie directly on the mat as that is what triggers the gel to get cooler. I tried using a hand towel but could not feel any temperature change without the direct contact. If the cover is very thin then it might work but I would go with direct contact.
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I use a xlarge cage liner on top of the Big Barker. The cage liner has bolsters around all the sides, so my dog can use that as a pillow on any part of the bed. I did that because that is what she was used to sleeping on previusly. I wanted her to get used to the Big Barker before taking her familiar bed away. Turns out, I left it on top because she really likes the combination. Her legs feel so much better with the extra support and she has the bolster to use on all sides.