The Canine Cooler folks advise putting a cover (to extend the life) on your Cooler if your dog: (1) nests, digs carpet or other beds before lying down; (2) is young and very active and likes to "roughhouse" or wrestle on it; (3) does not normally chew, but may chew if bored or lonely; or (4) is timid, finicky or doesn't take well to news things (cover can make it appear more like a bed). The website for the covers is here: www.soothsoft.com/Covers.htm I found that the price for the Coolers at this site was higher than I paid, so there appear to be no deals from going directly to the manufacturer. It would seem that if you are handy with a sewing machine, you could make your own cover (fabric types -- cool=cotton/poly; neutral=cotton flannel; warm=fleece). Given the expense of the Cooler, this might be wise. I have a Canine Cooler but don't use it in my house much -- my dog still goes for the marble tile flooring in my dark, cool dining room!! I am about to take it to my kennel area in my garage to see if it gets more use -- the hot weather is just now getting to us!!
If you lost your Cooler Instructions, you can get another Adobe Acrobat copy at the bottom of this webpage: www.soothsoft.com/CanineFAQs.htm Nancy Melone Ch. Lionhearts Caruso v Pioneer, CGC Mt Tops Hannah Anna, CD, CGC, TDI Elmiras Fleur de Lys (Lillie) Mars, PA
