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Custom Dog Bed

Sometimes I do things that are a little out of the ordinary. I think that is why I love what I do. My days as a "file clerk" are over. I like the diversity of the things I am asked to create. The designer drew a sketch of what she had in mind and my carpenter and I went to work. Never having made a dog bed, and not even being a dog lover, I visited the local pet store. Humm--just a few ideas there. But this dog bed is perhaps better than a Marriot bed.

This dog bed was customized to fit a large size dog. It has a 3/4" plywood base, 2" thick foam and is wrapped around the outer edge to form sides. That seems to be where the dog lays his head. Large wooded bun feet were wrapped with the washable polyester velvet fabric. Color was chosen to match the color of the dog.

A large removable cushion was inserted in the center to create just another layer of comfort. This puppy dog has a great nights sleep. One afternoon, I found him napping in the sunshine. That is quite the life. Sweet dreams Rover!



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