Dog Bed Covers: The Easy Way to Keep Your Dog's Bed Clean

Your dog probably spends more time in their bed than you think. Between naps, nighttime sleep and lounging around the house, that bed gets a lot of use—and collects plenty of hair, dirt, drool and everything else your dog brings along with them.

The problem? Most dog beds aren't particularly easy to clean.

Some are too bulky for the washing machine. Others have covers with stubborn zippers. And eventually, plenty of perfectly good dog beds get thrown away simply because they're dirty, stained or starting to smell.

There's an easier solution: a washable dog bed cover.

What Is a Dog Bed Cover?

A dog bed cover creates a washable layer between your dog and their bed.

Instead of washing—or replacing—the entire dog bed, you remove the cover, throw it in the washing machine and put it back on.

It's a simple idea that can make living with a dog a whole lot cleaner.

But not all dog bed covers work the same way.

Replacement Dog Bed Covers vs. Fitted Dog Bed Sheets

Traditional replacement dog bed covers are usually made specifically for one brand or model of dog bed. They often require you to remove the bed's filling, wrestle it through a zippered opening and put everything back together after washing.

LAYR takes a different approach.

We designed our dog bed covers like fitted sheets.

A 360° elastic edge stretches around the dog bed you already own. There are no zippers and no stuffing to remove.

When it's dirty, pull it off, wash it and put it back on.

That's it.

Why Use a Washable Dog Bed Cover?

It's easier to wash.
Instead of trying to fit an entire dog bed into your washing machine, you're washing a removable sheet.

It helps extend the life of your dog bed.
A dirty cover doesn't necessarily mean you need a new bed. Protecting the bed underneath can help you keep it longer.

You can change the look.
Dog beds are part of our homes. A removable cover lets you change colors, patterns and fabrics without buying another bed.

It's easier to have a backup.
Keep an extra dog bed sheet in the closet and swap it on while the other is in the wash.

No zippers.
This was a big one for us. LAYR's fitted design simply stretches around the bed.

How Often Should You Wash a Dog Bed Cover?

There's no single schedule that works for every dog.

A dog that spends most of its time indoors may need its bedding washed less frequently than a dog that swims, hikes, sheds heavily or routinely comes home covered in dirt.

A good rule is simple: don't wait until the dog bed smells dirty to wash it.

Having a removable, machine-washable cover makes frequent washing considerably easier.

What Should You Look for in a Dog Bed Cover?

Start with washability and fit.

A good dog bed cover should be easy to remove, easy to wash and easy to put back on. It should also fit securely enough that normal digging, circling and sleeping don't constantly pull it off the bed.

Material matters too.

Depending on your dog and your home, you may want features such as water resistance, antimicrobial properties, odor resistance or simply a soft, comfortable fabric that's easy to maintain.

And then there's something dog products don't always consider:

Does it actually look good in your house?

We think it should.

Can You Put a Dog Bed Cover Over an Existing Dog Bed?

Absolutely—and that's the whole idea behind LAYR.

You don't need to replace a perfectly good dog bed just because the outside is difficult to clean or no longer fits your home.

LAYR dog bed sheets are designed to stretch over the dog bed you already have, creating a fresh, washable surface without replacing the bed underneath.

A Better Way to Live With Dog Beds

We created LAYR after years of throwing away dog beds.

The beds themselves weren't necessarily the problem. They were just difficult to keep clean.

So instead of designing another dog bed, we designed a better way to live with the one you already own.

A fitted sheet. For your dog's bed.

Easy on. Easy off. Wash it. Change it. Keep the bed.

That's LAYR.