Do Puppies Really Need Beds?

It has been a while since I came online. As I had earlier mentioned, mom keeps postponing posting my posts. It hurts when she prioritizes other assignments over mine. One day, she was sitting next to me on the sofa with her mobile but told me she can't upload my post from mobile. I thought it was high time she bought a laptop so she can upload my post while sitting next to me.

May be we should enter into an agreement

So many things happened in the past few days. I was introduced to different types of games. And I have grown taller too. So, on doctor's advise, the family started placing my food bowl and plate on an elevated wooden block, which they use for exercising. It is high time they changed this pet food bowl as well.

Suits well. Did the family know in advance they were going to have me?

The family bought a comb for me. Dad started combing me.

It makes me sleep; but I want to play with you dad...

I needed a new bed as well. Hope you remember my mentioning about the new dog bed the family was looking to buy from online store in the post 'The Day I was Dethroned - What Happened Next?'. Each of the family members had a different choice and hence the purchase was getting postponed. 

In the meanwhile, mom got a tailor to stitch blankets for me with the sarees her sisters had given. Hope you recall I was talking about a visit to their place in my recent post. 

But the tailor ended up with an idea of his own and stitched a bed-like cushion and asked mom to check if it would be fine. Mom felt it was uneven and may not be comfortable. Hence, she insisted that he stitched blankets. Anyway, she brought the bed-like cushion home and I instantly jumped on it.

I hope it is for me guys...

I liked it so much that I was hesitant to get out of it because I thought the family will put it on the sofa. So when mom told me my dinner was ready I was not so keen to get up.

Can't you bring my dinner here mom?

The family assured the bed was for me and that they will not remove it. I wanted to believe them but still in the corner of my mind I had my doubts. 

Will they keep their word?

I decided to trust them and got up for dinner. But mom said "More than trust it is because Chezhi is hungry". "Trust her mom." said Big B. "Thank you Big B. But honestly, I think mom is right." I thought to myself. 

I had a very good dinner but my mind was on the bed. 

The bed was very much in place. The family thought that though I liked the new bed I may still seek the comfort of the old ones and hence arranged to have all beds in the living room with the new bed at the center.

Ok, now it is time to turn off the lights guys...

Though I have outgrown my first Bed, I at times squeeze myself into it. So, the family had left it there, which they said was for the time-being.

Mom also said that the tailor did not stick to the measurements mom had asked for as the breadth of the bed was not as big as it should have been.

Yes, mom is right at times; the breadth was not enough for me

When the family came out of their room in the morning, they saw me lying on the sack bed. They felt sad that the bed was not up to the mark.  However, I liked it somewhat.

The family was wondering when I switched from the new bed to the sack bed. It was not an easy move guys. I had to try several ways not only for the sake of comfort but also because I did not want to let go of my old things just because I got a new one. 

They had a better idea of how I felt about the beds watching my sleeping style during the day. 

One moment I was between my new bed and my first new bed. 

I wish the tub grew bigger as well

Next moment I was between my new bed and my second bed.

This is what happens when you are spoilt for choice...

Seeing my struggle to decide on which one to sleep on, the family pulled the new one farther from the old ones so I can sleep without changing positions between beds. But, I often do things they least expect, right?

I am Chezhi, the unpredictable...mmm..at times

Mom got the blankets she asked for from the tailor. The family felt it was not thick enough for me and hence spread it on the new bed. 

I had a great time pulling out all things and suddenly everything looked so messy. I didn't mind but I was a bit worried about what mom and dad would say seeing this. I jumped on the sofa and sat there looking at the mess I had created. 

Oh, did I really do all these things?

The family had a good laugh. They wondered if they had to buy dog toys to keep me engaged and away from creating a mess.

You all think that was photo-worthy?

The family came to a conclusion that though I did not feel very comfortable on the new bed I still slept on it because I liked it. But what I liked more, in fact loved, was when Big B shared my bed with me.

But remember, I am not your pillow Big B

Honestly, comfort does matter; but luxury doesn't.

Lessons mom learnt

Just like humans, their four-legged companions need good sleep for better health. Researchers from Hungary conducted a study on the interrelated effect of sleep and learning in dogs in which it was proved that quality sleep improves dog's memory. When dogs learn a new task and then go to sleep, the new task they learnt is reprocessed in their brains and on waking up they perform the task better. The study involved non-invasive methodology.  

To ensure good sleep for your pets, it is essential to get them good beds. Though your pets love to sleep closer to where you are, it is always best to get your four-legged friends a bed exclusively for themselves. Of course, you can snuggle with them there for a moment or two. 

The bed not only serves them as a place to sleep but it gives them a sense of safety. It also serves as a go-to place when the puppy needs time for herself. It is her space just like you having a room of your own in your home. When you are not at home, she can settle down in her space, which will make her feel comfortable and safe. However, to ensure this, you need to have a bed that gives her the best comfort.