Today, we are reviewing Treat A Dog‘s PupLounge Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Bed. With Beau getting older (we estimate he is around 9 now) we decided it was time for him to have a more supportive bed to lay his meaty head at night. I began the search for his new bed with the following requirements:
Source: treatadog.com
- a bolster bed shape – Beau likes to sleep either curled up in a ball, surrounded by cushioning, or (when it’s warmer) with his head resting on the bolster like a pillow
- a removable, washable cover – the easier to remove, wash and put back on, the better!
- a supportive center that will not flatten quickly
- an affordable price, preferably under $150.
After quite a bit of research, I narrowed our options to the PupLounge and Casper’s Dog Mattress (if anyone has it – let us know how you like it in the comments!) I decided to go with the PupLounge over the Casper for a few reasons. First, it had consistently great reviews everyone I looked, whereas the Casper’s were a bit mixed. Second, the PupLounge comes with a guarantee not to flatten for ten (10!) years. And finally, thanks to an end of year sale, I was able to snag it for 60% of – read on…I’ll share the promo code at the end!
Deceivingly small boxes.
I placed an order for two large PupLounges (at 60% off, might as well get one for the foster dogs, too!) on a Tuesday, and they arrived just three days later, on Friday. I was a little skeptical when the boxes arrived because they looked kind of small (but heavy!) but once I opened them I saw that the memory foam was simply vacuum sealed, to save space.
As soon as we got the plastic wrap off of the memory foam centers, Beau was already curling up one, choosing it over his bed in the living room, and the couch. I think this says something because Beau sometimes has fear of novel, new things, but with the PupLounge he immediately found it safe and comfortable. (Too bad the memory foam was supposed to sit for a bit to rise – Beau isn’t very good at reading instructions!)
Beau claims his PupLounge.
The PupLounge came in multiple pieces that were a little tricky to put together, but the instructions in the package were helpful. We got both of ours put together, once the memory foam had risen, in about 10 minutes with two of us working on them.
The dogs took to the PupLounge’s right away on night one, with two issues. First, the bolster does not go all the way around (I knew this going in but decided to try it with Beau) and when I checked on Beau throughout the night he was often half on/half off. This was an easy fix – the next night I just flipped it around so that the side without a bolster is now against the wall. Problem #1 solved.
The second issue, though, is the biggie. The fabric on the beds, although very easy to wash or spot clean, is crinkly and loud. We can hear any movement that the dogs make throughout the night (these beds live in our bedroom) which is disturbing for our sleep, and I can’t imagine it’s comfortable for the dogs, either. I’ve somewhat rectified this issue by placing large fleece blankets over the beds, which the dogs seem to prefer, but still if the blankets fall off the noise is back.
Mama Julep took to her PupLounge right away.
Overall, I give the PupLounge 3 out of 5 stars.
It is supportive and easy to clean, and the 10 year guarantee not to flatten is impressive. However, the fabric is crinkly and loud, and the full price ($299 for the large size) is very expensive. Looks like the search for that perfect dog bed continues!
Promo code for 60% off (note I can’t guarantee it will still work): 2018
