These houses are easy to install, waterproof, and can be cleaned and disinfected easily. Your dog's house should have some sort of bedding . Not only does bedding make the floor of the house softer to lie on, but it also insulates the dog from the underside and protects the dog's joints from a hard surface. Choose bedding that is washable or that has a washable covering. These are made of a firm polyfoam and covered with a long-lasting, washable nylon fabric.
Pillows are also popular and come in many sizes, shapes and colors.
Some are filled with cedar chips, a natural flea repellent which will help prevent infestation of your dog. Many of these beds have a zippered inner liner so that you can add fresh cedar, or you can remove the polyfill so that your pet gets just the right firmness. Outer liners are easy to remove for laundering. Mats are less bulky and usually fit nicely inside a dog house. Placement of the House Particularly during hot weather, place the house in the shade.