answer:- A good place to rest and sleep. Every dog needs a space of its own to get away from everyone and have quiet time. I bought Sadie an L.L.Bean dog couch instead of a traditional dog bed. It has large bolsters on the back and sides, for Sadie to lean against and get cozy. The bed should be a size too large, so that a dog can curl-up in a corner. - A warm spot. Don’t put the bed on a cold, cement slab. If the floor’s cold to your touch, it’ll be uncomfortable for the dog. In the summer time, move the bed away from direct A/C currents. - Access. A secure, fenced-in yard and a doggie-door would be ideal. A dog can go outside when it wants/needs but come back inside. (This works only for well-behaved dogs that don’t bark nonstop at neighbors and traffic.)