A general recommendation is that your dog’s bed should be washed at least once a week. The dog’s bed is often the germiest place in the house. They harbor germs, dead skin, dirt, and fecal particles, so it shouldn’t surprise you that dog beds are often placed in the top eight germiest things you can find in one’s house. If you want to protect your dog, and also keep your house clean, we recommend that you stick with regular machine washing of your dog’s bed. Most dog beds come with a removable cover that can be machine washed and dried, so this shouldn’t be much of a problem. Please, when you wash your dog’s bed, follow the instructions that come with your model.