Assembling a Kuranda Dog Bed

We received a Kuranda bed for review. As always, all opinions are strictly our own and we only share products that feel you will enjoy!

If you've ever visited a shelter, you're no doubt familiar with Kuranda beds. These sturdy beds, with a chew-proof frame and no exposed fabric edges, help keep dogs off the concrete floors of shelters. Easy to clean, they're ideal for the rugged use of a shelter.

But these beds are also a favorite in pet homes, especially for dogs with arthritis. The cot-like structure keeps the weight off your dog's joints as he sleeps, and a removable fleece pad makes it cozy during the winter months.

Recently we shared the Kuranda “Identity Crisis” contest with you and, in return, Kuranda sent us a bed. While the bed is too small for our dogs, we know that a lucky shelter dog will be excited to use the bed as he or she waits for a forever home.

The Kuranda beds come unassembled so we put the bed together before we donated it. Years ago during the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Championships, I took part in a fun event where we assembled Kuranda beds for a local shelter:

Shelters often have Kuranda assembly parties, too, so we were curious just how difficult it would be to assemble the bed ourselves at home.

First we poured out the pieces (with Lucky's supervision, of course)…

Basically the bed box includes the fabric, four sides, eight pieces for the corners, four legs, and four feet.

The sides slide onto the fabric top…

Make sure everything's lined up…

…then start attaching each corner…

We slid on the legs, popped on the feet, and voila, we were done! In all, it took under half an hour to assemble the bed. If you're assembling multiple beds for a shelter, I think assembly would be much faster. (And, without Lucky's help, it might be a little faster, too!)

A big paws up for Kuranda beds and for keeping dogs comfortable, whether in shelters or at home!

Kuranda Dog & Cat Beds has been dedicated to making products for the health and comfort of pets since 1987. Its “Donate a Bed” program has enabled hundreds of animal shelters and rescues all over North America to receive dog and cat beds donated by their supporters. The company is family-owned and operated, and all products are manufactured in Glen Burnie, MD. All Kuranda beds are guaranteed chew proof, are easy to clean and provide great relief for pets' joints with their unique off-the-ground design.

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