There is no doubt that our dogs have brought us closer to nature and the environment. Daily walks through the seasons over the years have helped us fully appreciate the beauty that surrounds us and how we are connected.
Everyone wants to minimise their waste and the amount of stuff they buy. As a responsible dog owner you'll likely be thinking about what makes a dog bed eco friendly or low impact. And likely be on the lookout for a sustainable bed for your dog.
The ideal would be a dog bed that lasts an adult dog's whole life. A long lasting dog bed that avoids synthetics as much as possible and that maintains a comfortable shape and supportive structure over time. An eco bed that gives a restful deep sleep night after night.
Snoozing away in a denim dog bed:
We designed Hindquarters dog beds to last as long as possible. They are built to last a lifetime but that does depend on your dog's nature and breed and lifestyle.
We live in a multi dog home and the dog beds we currently use for our own dogs are 7 years old.
We use denim covers and wash them maybe once a month, more so in winter when there is mud around. We put down old towels when they chew bones. The denim dog bed covers are fading but still in good tact and the shape and structure of the dog bed still works, with the bolster providing support and comfort.
A dog bed that lasts means you minimise the number of dog beds you'll buy over the years. Hindquarters dog beds provide consistent comfort over time from durable natural fabrics that are unlikely to rip or tear and are slow to wear.
Hindquarters dog beds are hand stuffed and sewn in the UK and built to last a lifetime so we are happy to offer a free repair service on any chews, rips or tears. Our dog beds are tough and durable, we make them with attention to detail and from quality materials. But life happens, dogs will dogs. So if your dog chews a corner of her dog bed or somehow there is a rip or tear, we are happy to repair the damage for free. We want to increase the lifespan of our dog beds if we can.
Our dog beds are made in south London and we'll patch any small chews and mend and rips or tears that might happen. Please get in touch by email with details or a photo and we'll liaise to sort things out.
Spare or replacement dog bed covers help prolong dog bed usage.
Removable dog bed covers:
Our dog beds are made locally from tough but kind and comfy materials, comfy to lie on they give a deep restful sleep. At the end of their life our dog beds are reusable or recyclable, made with minimum impact and cost to the environment. Hindquarters dog bed covers are made from natural materials and so compostable or reusable. And our inner dog beds are recyclable.
We actively think about ways to minimise our impact and reuse things and have recently launched Hindquarters Stuff It Yourself dog beds. They are dog beds in the classic Hindquarters shape and supportive structure, but that you stuff yourself with old clothes and jumpers.
Stuffing a dog bed with old socks:
This way your dog will be laying on a bed that smells of their favourite person in the whole wide world. Your dog literally gets to be with you all the time.
Plus it's a more sustainable option for a dog bed that helps you recycle your wardrobe and reduce waste. We provide the dog beds skins, made from thick soft natural fabrics for the ultimate sleep surface. You stuff the dog bed with your old clothes and jumpers. They snooze the day away in ultimate bliss.
