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November 21, 2013

Eko’s New Bed

I have been on the hunt for a new dog bed for a couple weeks now.  Things were getting desperate around here while I searched. Eko demonstrated how uncomfortable his thinks his old bed is My friend

I have been on the hunt for a new dog bed for a couple weeks now.  Things were getting desperate around here while I searched.

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Eko demonstrated how uncomfortable his thinks his old bed is

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My friend Will visited and Eko used him as an improvised bed for a while

After looking through all the recommendations I received (thank you for those!) I decided to go with a Big Barker memory foam bed.  It was expensive, but it comes with a ten year guarantee that the foam will hold its shape. Between the three beds Eko has already gone through, I spent probably about $100, so I think in the long run I will come out on top with this purchase. The bed also gets outstanding customer reviews so that I also helped me feel confident about the investment..  I ordered the bed and Eko waited expectantly for his comfy, new, BIG, bed to arrive.

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“What do you mean this is my new bed?”

The bed shipped vacuum sealed, so Eko was a bit wary of whether it would work out. Once I opened the seal and let the bed unfold however, it was a completely different story.

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Once unpacked the Big Barker lives up to its name.  The seven inch orthopedic foam makes the bed both sturdy and comfortable

Especially for large dogs, a good memory foam bed provides crucial body support.  When Eko gets older, the foam bed will be easy on joints as well.  I tossed Eko’s favorite winter blanket on top of the Big Barker and Eko tossed himself on the bed immediately after.  It may have hurt my pocket now, but I think I made a great investment.

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Eko thinks so too

These days Eko sleeps much better and I rest a lot easier too.  Thanks again to everyone who offered suggestions and advice!

Comments for Eko’s New Bed

  1. Victoria says:

    looks very nice – i need to get a new bed for one of my pups so i looked it up – it was 239.95 on amazon.com – thats certainly not a cheap bed – but Eko does look very happy

  2. Emmadog says:

    It’s just like a human mattress Mom says. If you buy cheap, it won’t last and your back will hurt (especially as you get older), so it is better to invest in a good mattress. Think about how much time he spends on his bed…it will be well used.

  3. That is such a great picture of Eko looking puzzled/expectant 🙂

    I purchased myself a memory foam bed about 5 years ago and it is hands down, the best thing I ever bought myself!!

    Provided Eko doesn’t eat it, it will pay you back a hundred fold in terms of longevity and Eko’s health – it sure has made a difference to my old bones!!

  4. That’s a super bed. Have sweet dreams Eko! First I thought it looks like Pasta di Sepia LOL

  5. YAY!!! So happy you found a bed that is suitable for King Eko!!! I mean that in a most sincere way!

  6. Mona Sigal says:

    Finally! I was starting to worry! My 87 lbs baby-dog has a TempurPedic from Orvis. There is NOTHING better. I lay down on it myself and can feel how great it is. After, HIS parents (me and my husband) are sleeping on a TempurPedic – why not him?

  7. raisingdaisy says:

    Congratulations on your new bed, Eko! It’s great that you found such a good bed, even though the price is, at first, a little overwhelming. I agree that it’s worth it. We humans love our memory foam mattresses and pillows too, so if you broke the bank and end up living in a cardboard box, at least you know you can share Eko’s bed and be comfy! 😉 LOL

  8. Marcela says:

    Oh Will, you are the best dad ever:) Alex had a total of 4 beds, but now that my girl is a senior I decided to buy an orthopedic bed for her, and she loves that bed more than her other 4 beds. Yes, it was a little expensive, but well worth it.

  9. Jorie says:

    Aw, Eko looks like a king on his throne!

  10. Looks heavenly! If Bailey didn’t spend so much time in OUR bed, I’d consider getting him one 🙂

  11. Mags Corner says:

    Very nice bed sweet Eko…enjoy! Hugs and nose kisses

  12. Boomdeeadda says:

    That’s the coolest shipping package ever! WOW, it all fit in there, amazing. We had the Memory foam for Buddy too, he loved it!

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