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What is Ballistic Nylon? |
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Ballistic nylon is a thick, tough, synthetic nylon fabric used for a variety of applications. Ballistic nylon was originally developed by the DuPont corporation as a material for flak jackets to be worn by World War II airmen. The term ballistic nylon takes its name from the fact that it was intended to protect its wearers from flying debris and fragmentation caused by bullet or artillery shell impacts. |
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What happened to the zippers? |
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In our efforts to make our beds the most chew-proof bed possible, we've removed the zippers and replaced them with concealed velcro closures. Past versions of our beds had zippers, but thanks to some great feedback from our fine customers, we were able to spot this issue and make the change. What resulted was a design change that is not only more durable, but a safer product for your dog that reduces the temptation to chew in this area and potentially damage the bed. |
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What makes your ballistic nylon superior to other bed materials? |
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Canvas and fabric beds are not chew proof by any means. You have to remember, dogs have been known to chew through materials that you'd never even imagine a dog could chew through. Our military-grade ballistic nylon is used specifically for it's durability and toughness, which makes for a longer-lasting, chew proof product that outlasts other beds made from inferior materials. |
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Are your beds really "chew proof"? |
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To be fair, there's really nothing short of hard metal that is absolutely "chew proof" - dogs have been known to chew through kevlar, wood, bricks, chain link fences and light metals just to name a few! If a dog has the ability and wants to bad enough, they can chew through most materials. However, we advertise our beds as "chew proof", and we stand behind our beds as the most chew proof products available. Ultimately, what makes our beds "chew proof" is not only the materials that we use, but also our 90-day chew proof guarantee!
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What if my dog does manage to chew up this bed? |
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We have a 90-day chew proof guarantee on all Original, Round, Orthopedic, Mini Tuff Beds and Tuff Pads. If your dog does manage to chew through one of Tuff Beds within the guarantee period, we'll replace the cover, free of charge. If your dog manages through our Tuff Pads or Mini Tuff Beds, we'll send out a free replacement. We're that confident! |
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Aren't all dog beds the same? What makes yours so different? |
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Our beds are actually built to inhibit the dog's ability to chew them. For starters, the covers of our beds are made out of military grade 1680 deniar ballistic nylon, the same material worn as body armor by US combat forces! Unlike other beds, our ballistic nylon is far more chew resistant than cloth or other cheap fabrics that can be ripped apart at the seams. We take extra pains to engineer our beds with concealed velcro closures on the bottom of the beds to minimize the dog's temptation and ability to chew in this area. Rounded corners and solid, well-sewn seams also greatly reduce the possibility of the dog grabbing hold of a weak seam.
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What about cleaning the bed? |
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Our beds are super-easy to clean! First separate the cover and the fill and place in the washing machine separately. Close the velcro on the cover completely before washing. The zipper on the bed fill should also be completely closed before washing. Make sure to wash on delicate and cold. Air dry or line dry are the best way to dry the bed. Heat drying it not recommended. Please note vomit and urine have corrosive properties which can penetrate through the water resistant cover damaging the inner fill. Clean all urine and vomit immediately with a dry towel. Remove the inner fill and wash the bed cover using the instructions mentioned above. Customers in the past have told us that a deodorizer (ex. Febreeze) can take away the urine or vomit smell.
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Is there anything I can do to deter my dog from chewing on their bed? |
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You can use Bitter Apple Spray on the bed to make the bed unpleasant for your dog to chew. Furniture and other items can also be coated with a taste deterrent such as Bitter Apple to make them unappealing. This product is safe for use on furniture, walls, clothing, carpets - whatever your dog tends to chew. The spray tastes like it sounds, and most dogs will not continue to chew after a sample of that. It’s available at your pet store, and also works to help deter dogs from licking at hot spots, or surgery sites. Caution! Supervise your dog when you first try one of these deterrents. Some dogs will chew an object even if it's coated with a taste deterrent. Also be aware that you must reapply some of these deterrents to maintain their effectiveness. We do not sell or endorse this product, we just offer it as an option. Check with your vet before using. |
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Is there any kind of assembly required for the Tuff beds? |
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Our Tuff beds require minimal assembly. Simply place the cover over the fill and close the velcro. If you are having trouble placing the cover over the fill, try placing the cover on the floor (velcro side up). Fold the fill and insert one side into one part of the velcro. With one side in, unfold the fill while inserting the remaining portion into the second half of the cover. Close the velcro and you're done!
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Is your bed suitable for dogs requiring softer orthopedic beds? |
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Not yet, although we are developing a line of chew-proof orthopedic dog beds that should be available soon. |
