MacG Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hello! I am new to this forum My husband and I have a 6 month old Newfoundland, and despite offering him 3 types of bedding he chooses to always sleep on the sandstone pavers/concrete/tiles. I know that this is not good for large dogs, and while he will at times get onto the various beds- he mainly chooses to sleep directly on the ground. Can anyone lend any ideas how to encourage him to only sleep/lay on the beds? I even have a large mesh frame bed without bedding- so that it stays cool without blankets etc..... and he still chooses to lie on the floor- sometimes with his head resting on the elevated bed Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Maybe provide a layer of nice clean sand somewhere cool ? that way he is getting comfort and coolness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 My MIL's Newfs do it all the time, they like the cool ground and it's never caused them any harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Mine tend to prefer tiles when inside though do tend to move around at different times from bedding to the tiles etc. Main concern with sleeping on harder surfaces is development of bursa/pressure sores on the elbow. Provide alternatives if you can (the sand in a cool spot is a good idea for outside for example) but in the end it may just be a case of just monitoring and encouraging the dog to use the bed if possible. Dont stress too much though if that is not where he feels most comfortable. In the end they have their own mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Dont stress too much though if that is not where he feels most comfortable. In the end they have their own mind yep. we put dogs bred to withstand below freezing temperatures in temperate/tropical climates ... they have to stay cool somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacG Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yes he sure does have a mind of his own :-P We do encourage him to get onto the beds, but obviously can't monitor his movements 24/7 I love the sand pit idea- I just fear the sand from hair removal, and the trail of sand throughout the house LOL! Thank you for all your suggestions too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Buy him a Cool Mat http://www.coolweave.com.au/k9_cooling_mats.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacG Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Buy him a Cool Mat http://www.coolweave.com.au/k9_cooling_mats.htm Thanks - that looks like a fantastic idea! I wonder though if the Large will be large enough?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjazld Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 my family owned pyre's when i was a youngster for many years, and i always have remembered they NEVER slept on beds, couches, dog beds....they just preferred to sleep on tiles or carpet areas usually against the walls or furniture... the oldest pyre' they had lived to she was 15 yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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