| One of the worst options for bedding is an old cushion. | | | | purchase straw from local farm and feed stores, or |
| It is difficult to clean and holds onto moisture. You want | | | | directly from local farmers. If you know someone who |
| to use material that will stay clean and dry with minimal | | | | keeps horses or other large animals, check with them |
| effort on your part. Even well-built wooden dog houses | | | | to see where they obtain straw. Employees at a |
| can allow moisture inside. The dog can track in mud | | | | horse stable should also be able to either sell you |
| and water on its paws or coat. | | | | straw or direct you toward another place where you |
| When we think "warm and cozy," we often think of | | | | can buy some. You might also check with a local pet |
| lush and fleecy blankets. While blankets are better than | | | | store to see if they carry straw. And if all else fails, |
| old cushions or no bedding material at all, they can | | | | search the Internet for suppliers. |
| easily hold dampness and dirt. In turn, moisture in the | | | | Always check straw for freshness before you place it |
| blankets can cause dogs to feel uncomfortable. | | | | inside wooden dog houses. An easy way to do this is |
| If you strongly feel that your dog would prefer a | | | | to simply smell the straw. If it smells like mildew, it |
| blanket for his bedding, check often to make sure that | | | | probably is mildewed. Don't use it. Use only straw that |
| the blanket remains clean and dry. It would be a good | | | | smells fresh. It will have a smell similar to that of freshly |
| idea to possess more than one blanket suitable for the | | | | mown grass. |
| dog's use. That way, you can immediately replace the | | | | When you prepare bedding for wooden dog houses, |
| soiled blanket, and you can wash and dry the soiled | | | | you should spread the straw four or five inches thick |
| blanket at your convenience. | | | | on the floor of the house. Replace the straw as |
| A better option for dog house bedding is straw. It | | | | needed when it becomes damp or dirty. |
| provides cushioning and generates warmth for dogs. | | | | Use straw as a bedding for wooden dog houses. |
| Some dogs may wish to nestle down into the straw a | | | | Straw is an affordable bedding material. It won't trap |
| bit in order to get cozy. An added benefit for you is | | | | moisture in the way a blanket will. It provides cushion |
| that straw is easy to remove and replace when it | | | | and warmth for your dog during cold winter months. |
| becomes damp. | | | | Straw is easy to replace when it becomes damp or |
| If you buy from the right places, straw should come at | | | | dirty. For all these reasons, straw makes a superior |
| a very affordable price. You should be able to | | | | bedding choice for wooden dog houses. |