Sleep
You will find recommendations for giving your Shih Tzu Baby a safe and cozy place to sleep.
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Round Dog Bed
We love this bed by Majestic Pets & the dogs love this bed too! It comes in an array of colors, nice fabric options, it’s well made, & the cover completely zips off so you can wash the liner easily. The company says not to wash the inside, but we sometimes have to. We also always wash on hot bc hello, it needs to be disinfected. However, we dry on Medium heat because when we were drying on hot it ruined the inside of the waterproof liner. One thing to consider when buying a bed that has crevices & folds is that a lot of puppies like to play with their poop & you can’t see it hidden in those crevices. On this bed, they can’t get away with hiding any treasures, everything is in plainsight.
Plush Pad for Soft Crate
The pad that comes with the soft crate is made of this chintzy material that wraps around a styrofoam pad. The crate is great, but that has got to go. This pad is thick & comfy & we love their 2 color options, grey & mocha. If you can, buy 2, because while 1 is dirty, the other can be used.
Elevated Dog Bed
Our dogs run hot so this bed is nice because it is breathable. It’s a great outdoor option for warm days. It’s easily washable by a hose. Over time, it will rust if you wet it often but for the price, you can replace it at that point. If you find you & your pup love it, you can always upgrade to one made out of aluminum then.
Snuggle Puppy With Heartbeat
This Snuggle Puppy has a plastic heartbeat that you can place in side & turn on that beats like a heart. It helps new puppies adjust to life away from their mom & littermates & has been known to relieve anxiety when your pup is alone. If you choose to buy this, you can have it shipped to us & we will let the puppies cuddle with it in the days prior to your pup leaving our home. There are different modes when turning on the beating heart, our suggestion would be to leave it beating 24/7 & change the batteries every 3 -4 weeks. You will feel the heartbeat slow its beat when it is time to change the batteries.
SOFT CRATE
This crate has everything you would want in a crate except
The pros:
– It is made of fabric so it can be easily washed.
– The built-in drapes give you the ability to give your pet a more private space inside, therefore, completely eliminating any distractions from the surrounding environment – this helps with training & makes sleeping in it easier.
– There are 4 openings in 3 different positions on the crate – the top, the short side, & 2 on the long sides.
– It is portable – the straps can be easily joined to make a handle and it fits comfortably into the palm of your hand. It also folds down easily & fits in a bag for you to take with you if you ever need to.
– This is the crate that they have been introduced to here at our home. They have had it in their pen since they are 5 weeks old.
The cons:
– The size is not adjustable, meaning, you can’t make it smaller by adding an attachment inside.
– The mesh can tear if you eventually find that your pup is scratching at it a lot.
Plush Pad for Soft Crate
The pad that comes with the soft crate is made of this chintzy material that wraps around a styrofoam pad. The crate is great, but that has got to go. This pad is thick & comfy & we love their 2 color options, grey & mocha. If you can, buy 2, because while 1 is dirty, the other can be used.
Pet Playpen With Door
Excellent plastic, portable playpen to make your puppy his/her own little living space. It’s also a great setup to limit its access while keeping it from finding trouble in your home while you are busy doing other things. We believe 4 panels is way too small to create an environment where they can sleep, eat, potty, & play. If you were to choose a pet playpen option, this one is great. I like that there is a door but we dislike the clip-in joints. Their original model has a pole that connects 2 panels, which we ourselves favor because it’s easier to break down & build back togehter & we need that sort of thing here. But for your puppy, this is a great setup. If you have the space, an 8-panel setup would be ideal because you could set it up with a little bump-out for their potty area. Take a look at the multiple ways you can shape this when you look at the item.