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Dog Mat / Pad Bed Ratings & Reviews -- Based
on Data From Over 340 Actual Owners
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updated December 11, 2009.
What
You Need To Know
74% of actual owners included in our research say that
they are satisfied with their dog mat / pad bed. This percentage is the lowest of all dog bed types.
Pros
Easy to clean; easy to stow; travel friendly; crate friendly; low price
Cons
Thin / lack of padding; questionable durability / longevity
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What Is a Dog Pad / Mat?
Dog pads and mats provide some comfort, softness and cushion for a dog, although not as much as other types of dog beds, including most crate pads / beds. Most indoor types are often covered in soft material. They can usually be rolled up and easily transported, making them good for travel.
About Our Research
Our research findings are based on at least 340 actual dog mat / pad owner reviews / comments collected from diverse sources including online message boards and product review sections on retailers' websites.
Dog Mat / Pad Ratings
Sample size: 340+ owners of various dog mat / pad brands and sizes.
74% |
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Fair |
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$27 |
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Fair-Good |
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All |
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Good-Excellent |
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Thin |
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Fair-Good |
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Both |
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Excellent |
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Excellent |
Satisfaction
While the majority of owners are satisfied with their dog mat / pad, those who were not satisfied said the product was too small for their dog, not durable enough (gets chewed, torn, wears easily), and or too thin / not enough padding.
Durability
Owners indicate that dog mats / pads tend to have fair or about average durability / longevity. An aggressive or even moderate chewer could destroy the product quickly.
Average price paid
Most owners paid less than $30. The larger the product, the more expensive it will be.
Value
The product is generally considered by owners to be a fair to solid value.
Dog size
Mats / pads are used by all dog sizes.
Ease of cleaning
The products do well on this issue since they usually can be easily shaken and or machine washed and dried.
Padding
These pet beds tend to have minimal and lower quality padding, making them probably better suited for younger dogs than older ones.
Appearance
They often are available in a variety of colors and designs.
Indoor / outdoor
Most owners use them for indoors, but waterproof outdoor models including heated types are available.
Travel friendly
Their size and weight make them ideal for travel including use in a carrier.
Lightweight
They are the lightest type of dog bed available because of their minimal padding.