The Aysgarth High-Sided Nest Dog Bed

She circles three times, sighs, and still cannot settle.

An open bed leaves a dog's back exposed, and for a nervous dog that is the whole problem. She will keep repositioning, keep checking the room, and eventually give up and go behind the sofa where something solid is against her.

The Aysgarth has high walls the whole way round and a fleece lining she can burrow into. It is a den rather than a cushion, which is what she was looking for behind the sofa.

Why the Aysgarth

• High sides all round — enclosure that satisfies the den instinct instead of fighting it.
• Fleece lining — warm and diggable for dogs who need to rearrange before they lie down.
• Machine washable and a non-slip base.

An honest word

A den bed helps an anxious dog feel safer. It will not fix separation anxiety or noise phobia on its own, and anyone selling you a bed as a cure for those is not being straight with you. For persistent anxiety, speak to your vet or a qualified behaviourist.

Getting the size right

• Medium (approx. 75 × 60 cm) — Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Beagle, smaller Collie.
• Large (approx. 90 × 70 cm) — Labrador, Golden Retriever, Springer, Bulldog, Standard Poodle.
• Extra Large (approx. 105 × 80 cm) — German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Boxer, Doberman, Ridgeback.

Measure your dog nose to tail and add 15 cm so they can stretch out fully. If they are between two sizes, always go up. Nobody has ever returned a bed for being too generous.

Zip-off, machine-washable cover. Non-slip base. Backed by our 100-night trial and a 2-year guarantee against manufacturing faults. Free UK delivery over £40.