If you love your dog like I love mine, you should consider an Orthopedic Dog Bed.  The Orthopedic dog beds are designed to take the pressure off your dogs’ joints and bones and alleviate some of the wear and tear they incur from living a dog’s life.  The orthopedic dog bed is usually made with a special product that is similar to memory foam; these beds will support your dog while they sleep.  Our Lab mix, Max, was about 9 years old when he started to stiffen up,  after talking to our veterinarian, we opted for a larger orthopedic dog bed.  This orthopedic dog bed allowed Max to stretch out his tired body (chasing squirrels is a tough job!) and get the 18 hours of sleep a busy dog needs!