In Which the Proper Use of Dog Beds is Exlored, Explained and Critiqued

The following free lecture will explain methods, terminology and usage of dog beds.

Example A.

The dog on bed in the back ground knows to to use a bed. He has chosen the technique of "Chin Rest" and at the same time demonstrates versatility in bed use by also employing the "Feet Hide."

The dog on the bed in the foreground needs to improve her methods. Her head, considered by some experts to require the most pillowing, is hanging off the bed, as are her front feet. However, all hope is not gone as the rest of her body (including tail) is on the bed, and her head is on carpet, and not bare floor.

Example B.

In example B we are experiencing further difficulties. The dog is now completely off the bed, although some may argue the front of the thigh is touching the bed, so that may count for something. However, any ground won with that argument is quickly lost when the dog's sleeping position is critiqued. Obviously, this dog has no concept of proper dog bed use. In addition to the lack of knowledge regarding bed use, the dog appears to be perhaps abnormal. A normal dog does not sleep in such a contorted, undignified position.

Example C.

The newcomer has firmly established she is completely aware of correct bed usage. She is fully on the bed, and gets further points for being curled into a very appealing shape, "The Ball." The larger dog is still clueless, although her front feet have snuck onto the bed, while the smallest dog has modified his position into the "Nose Tuck," perhaps since the white dog received critical acclaim for employing the same method, although under a different name.

Example D.

Two of the dogs have changed positions. The large dog is trying to make use of the soft cover which was pulled off the elevated bed. While the 15 pound poodle fit nicely in this makeshift bed, the 55 pound Malinois is making a valiant effort to contain herself in the bed, but is nonetheless oozing out (but just a bit.) Due to the effort, we can now conclude she has somehow become aware of proper bed usage. Yet, this knowledge would have been put to better use on the larger bed, so perhaps she is still not fully task trained. In addition to dubious task training, she is attempting to copy the Nose Tuck, but her nose appears to be too large, and is still fully in view.

The poodle is comfortable on the big bed, although the Nose Tuck suits his small frame better than the "Is This a Crumb or a Bug?" pose he has decided to close the session with.

The white dog is perhaps not as familiar with proper bed usage as was originally thought, since she had decided to stay with her first pose, and has not attempted to demonstrate any variety.

It should be noted that all of these photos were taken within a 30 minute time frame. I would like the thank the restlessness of the subjects for allowing us to demonstrate and critique many different techniques and positions.

Thank you for attending our lecture today.