PVC Elevated Dog Bed

Our dog (Buddy) loved lounging on our mesh fabric patio chairs. Unfortunately the chairs broke and Buddy could no longer lounge on them. For about $10 I came up with this idea for his new bed instead of paying anywhere between $40 to $100 off the internet.

Sorry for not having a lot of detailed pictures.

Step 1 Gather and cut pipe

Here is all the pieces you will need.

Depending on the size or your pet, you may have to modify to a larger size or add an additional brace in the middle using a "T" joint.

3/4" pvc pipe - length will vary depending on the measurement you take for your pet. I just bought two full length pipes 6' long.

Cut two pieces 26 1/2" long
Cut two pieces 19 1/2" long

1/2" pvc pipe - 24" long

Cut 4 pieces 6" each.

4 - corner joints 3/4" with 1/2" threaded female
4 - 1/2" male threaded slip caps
4 - 1/2" slip end caps

I did not use any adhesive to join the pipe together since it was a very snug fit.

Comments

[BigMac96]

I made one too... 37" x 22" x 8". I used an old king-sized pillow sham for the fabric. My dog still isn't crazy about... it bounces kind of like a trampoline :-P. I'm going to make an Instructable soon...

[clay_modeling]

IGreat job! I bought something like this for 25 bucks! D'oh! I could've made one! My dogs love them, especially outside when it's hot! (Note: My dogs are indoor dogs, and only stay outside when I'm outside).

[nousaw]

It gets hot here in the valley too (Calf). This was so simple and takes less than an hour to make...that is if you have the fabric. I also learned from a coo-worker that dogs skin (around the elbows of their legs) will dry up and turn grey from laying on the cement for extended periods. After hearing that, I am going to make another one for outside.

[ChrysN]

Looks comfy, great idea.

[crapflinger]

hehe doesn't look too happy about getting his picture taken i was going to do something similar but with copper pipe and make like a brass sleigh bed for the dogs with memory foam etc.....but i'm lazy...so i haven't yet...i might need to revisit the idea now

[jessyratfink]

He is so cute! I love that he's using the foam as a pillow. My cat Marcello does the whole pillow thing too. :D This is a really great idea - I'm sure he likes it because it keeps him so cool. I might have to try it.