This completely depends on the dog,” says Finn. “I would personally recommend you give your dog multiple bed locations and options to determine their favorite spot. Most dogs do want to be near you or sometimes depending on their breed, they may want to be in an area of the home that can alert you — such as near a window or door.”  For instance, this writer’s dog likes to move between the TV room and the front hall to watch for visitors, so she has a bed in both locations. “I like to have a bed in my bedroom where I sleep, my home office, my living room, and even in my garage gym,” Finn says. He jokes, “Yes, my dog sleeps in the garage when I work out.” He points out that usually your dog just wants to be where you are, so “wherever you spend most of your time is probably the ideal location.