| A sanctuary is a peaceful place for your dog to | | | | also see higher concentrations of rod cells that |
| relax and drift off into dream land. Your canine | | | | enable them to see black-and-white more vividly. |
| friend will truly appreciate this special treatment. | | | | Rod cells also called rods- are photoreceptor cells |
| Just like humans, dogs also need their own space. | | | | inside the retina of the eye. |
| This is even more important as your dog grows | | | | Carefully Select a Dog Bed |
| older because she is likely to be resting more | | | | After you paint the room, buy a dog bed that is |
| often. | | | | actually much larger than your dog. Big dogs also |
| Most dogs automatically find their favorite spot | | | | like to feel secure in a snuggly bed rather than |
| and create thier own dog bed out of a laundry | | | | hanging over the side while they sleep. Go to your |
| pile in the house to take a nap. If your dog does | | | | favorite pet store and pick up a large plush bed |
| this, use that space to make it all his own, at | | | | that is twice the size of your dog. |
| least for the most part. If your dog will be sharing | | | | Organize and Clean |
| a room with another family member, this can | | | | Once you find the perfect bed, be sure to clean |
| work well if that person respects the dog's space | | | | the area very thoroughly for your dog. If your |
| within the room. | | | | dog likes to camp out in the closet be sure to |
| Find the Right Colors for the Room | | | | remove heavy items that may be sitting on the |
| Paint the room a calming pastel color such as blue, | | | | shelf above her. Create a peaceful and safe |
| peach, cream, or light yellow. In the past people | | | | environment for your dog to sleep. |
| thought dogs were color blind however new | | | | Lastly, if your dog is very old or about to have |
| research shows that dogs can actually see color, | | | | puppies, keep her food and water dish close to |
| just not in the same way that we see color. For | | | | her bed. Don't allow small children or other pets to |
| instance, a dog can clearly see primary color | | | | play where your dog sleeps. This area is set aside |
| variations of yellow and blue. Dogs have better | | | | just for her, and it shouldn't be cluttered with |
| night vision as compared to humans, and they | | | | toys or other items. |