FOR OWNERS OF SENIOR DOGS
If your dog groans getting up, it's not just age.
Most owners assume morning stiffness is the years catching up. Often it's the bed. As dogs age, the right bed depends on how they move now. Here's how to find theirs.
Find the right bed
BEFORE YOU READ ON
If your dog has slowed down, you're not imagining it.
They can't settle anymore.
A senior dog that takes minutes to find a comfortable spot isn't being fussy. Their old bed has gone flat, gone hard, or never gave proper support to begin with. The body is searching for something that isn't there. A properly structured bed solves this on the first night. We hear it from owners constantly.
“He used to scratch at his bed and walk in circles for ages trying to find a comfy bit, now he basically free falls onto it.”
Alana M · Polar Fleece Salt Grey
Morning stiffness isn't just age.
The sound of an older dog groaning as they rise isn't normal. It's the cumulative load of sleeping on a surface that doesn't support their joints overnight. Their muscles and joints have been compensating for hours by the time they stand up. Orthopaedic memory foam redistributes pressure across the body so they wake up looser, not stiffer.
“Finally he's stopped creaking and groaning in pain when he gets up of a morning.”
Sharnee K · Great Dane, 106kg
Their bed has given up.
Most dog beds use low-density foam that breaks down within six to twelve months. Once it collapses, your dog is essentially sleeping on the hard floor, but with a soft layer that makes it feel okay. Look at your dog's current bed when it's empty. If there's a body-shaped hollow that doesn't bounce back within a minute, the foam has lost its structural integrity. That hollow is what their joints are pressing against all night.
“I have always bought high end dog beds but this is by far the best and well worth the money spent for her aging joints.”
Patti M · Faux Fur Chocolate
PICK THE RIGHT ONE
The right bed depends on how your dog moves now.
The same CertiPUR-US orthopaedic core in three shapes. The difference is access. Match the bed to how your dog gets in and out today.
Struggling to get in and out
Corner Bed
For dogs who've started to hesitate at the edge. Open front, no wall to climb, with a raised back and side to lean into. The same orthopaedic support, easier on sore hips and elbows.
- Open front, no wall to climb over
- Raised back and side to lean into
- Easier on sore hips and elbows
Can't manage a raised edge
Orthopaedic Mattress
For dogs who need to walk straight on, or need support in more than one spot. Completely flat and low to the ground, with nothing to climb. Light enough to move to the couch, the car or the crate.
- Completely flat, nothing to climb
- Sits low to the ground
- Light enough to move room to room, or to the car
Still springs up, loves to nest
Signature Bed
For dogs who still get in and out happily and like to curl and lean. Bolstered on all four sides to rest a head and back against, over deep orthopaedic memory foam. Our most-loved bed.
- Bolstered on all four sides
- A raised edge to rest head and neck
- Deep orthopaedic memory foam, our most-loved bed
RECOMMENDED BY VETS
What a rehabilitation vet says about senior joint support.
“Consistent joint support while sleeping is just as important as supplements and medication.”
Dr. Alison Shen has spent twenty years treating joint pain in dogs. She uses Dazy Dog beds as her clinical treatment surface, and at home for her own greyhound and Moodle.
Dr. Alison Shen · BVSc · CVA · CCRP · The Acupuncture Vet, Brisbane
PROOF, NOT PROMISES
Real senior dogs. Real homes.
A few of the moments we've been sent. Same dogs, same beds, no edits.
FROM CUSTOMERS
What owners of senior dogs are saying.
Verified 5-star reviews from across Australia.
Happy Husky
Willow loves her new bed. She's a senior dog with arthritis and it can take her a while to get comfortable but she's immediately taken to her Dazy bed. She's a snuggly sleeper but there's still room for her to stretch out when she wants to.
A game changer for senior dogs
We just adopted a nine year old labradoodle and we bought him a Dazy bed to ensure his aging body would be well protected and comfortable. Alfie appears to love this bed. It feels more comfortable than my bed.
Proactive for her senior years
I recently purchased this bed for my 10 year old Labrador. Knowing she will have some joint issues down the track I wanted to be proactive for her senior years. She is putting herself straight into the Dazy bed at bed time.
Fantastic product
My senior Labrador has arthritis in her shoulders and also struggles with the heat. This bed is the answer to both her problems and she loves it. Great support for my dog.
Brilliant bed
What a beautiful, well constructed bed. The fur cover is gorgeous and so, so soft. I love it so much I've actually ordered two more.
Restless no more
My senior dog loves her new bed. She had been restless in her prior non-orthopaedic bed so it is great to find one she is happy to stay in. Optional cooling covers great for the heat in WA.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions.
Will memory foam help my older or stiffer dog?
Memory foam redistributes pressure across the body instead of letting joints press into a hard surface. Dr. Alison Shen, a rehabilitation vet who uses Dazy Dog beds as her clinical treatment surface, puts it this way: consistent joint support while sleeping is as important as supplements and medication. Dogs with stiffness or mobility changes typically settle faster and rise easier on a properly supportive bed. Discuss any specific health concerns with your vet.
My senior dog has trouble stepping up. Which bed should I get?
For dogs who struggle to climb, we'd point you to two options. The Corner Bed has an open front with no wall to step over, while keeping a raised back and side to rest against. The Orthopaedic Mattress is completely flat and sits low to the ground, so there's nothing to climb at all. Both use the same orthopaedic foam as the Signature Bed.
How firm are the beds?
Firm enough to support a 35kg dog without sinking through. Soft enough to settle into in seconds. We err on the side of structure. Collapse is what hurts dogs, not firmness. All three beds use the same orthopaedic core.
What size should I get?
Use our size guide. As a rule, choose the next size up if your dog stretches out fully when sleeping. Senior dogs especially appreciate the extra room.
How does the lifetime guarantee work?
If the foam ever sags or flattens out of normal use, we replace it. No time limit. Email us with a photo, we handle the rest.
Can I machine-wash the cover?
Yes. The entire cover unzips and goes in a standard washing machine on cold. The waterproof liner stays on the foam.
Built for the dogs who've earned a better bed.
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Find your dog's bed