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. In the colder months, position the house so the door is facing away from the direction of prevailing winter winds. If you live in a region of the country that has excessively cold or hot climates, please bring your dog into a more protected area of your home, such as a garage, basement, or mud room during extreme heat or cold. Conditioning Your Dog to Her New Home Getting a pet used to her new shelter can be an experience in and of itself. You want the experience to be a positive one, so you'll need to entice your dog inside the home gradually, and give him encouragement and praise.