If your dog is anything like our Gus, one dog bed isn’t enough, in fact I will say that 5 or 10 beds aren’t enough. Our fur baby doesn’t settle into just one bed during the night, but he moves around from one bed to the next. Maybe he was a policeman in his past life? 😊 But whatever the reason, he certainly likes to police the house and keep an eye on things. Inevitably one of his “beds” ends up being the couch. So, if you have been in this position, you might be wondering what is the best dog blanket for your couch.
There are so many different kinds of pet blankets on the market today with prices and features that wildly vary. Today we are looking at a blanket by Pawsse which just happens to be Amazon’s choice for this category. When we looked at the customer experiences, both good and bad, we found a lot of contradicting information. It can be hard to know whether or not a product is going to be right for you based on all of the data online. Despite some of the confusion we still feel that this blanket is a great choice for most people looking for a good blanket to protect your furniture. So without further ado let’s take a closer look.
This blanket is reversible and provides to different textures for your pup depending on the situation. One side is a plush microfleece and on the other side of the blanket is a Sherpa backing for warmth. So if you are like us this probably leads us to the first question.
Is it really waterproof?
We read a lot of customer reviews here at dogbed360 and rarely do we see such a contentious divide between customer experiences. People were either wildly enthusiastic about the waterproof capability, or infuriated and disappointed that this blanket did not live up to their expectations. One customer was pleased to find that the blanket successfully repelled an 8 oz glass of water during an initial test. Another customer was very frustrated to find that their cat had urinated on the blanket only to find that it completely soaked through the blankets and sheets of their bed. There were multiple contradicting reports when it came to the efficacy of this feature but we were able to find some answers.
At this point you might be scratching your head like we were. Which is it? Waterproof? or not? We may have found the answer to this in the review of one customer. The blanket is designed with a waterproof inner layer, but the outer layers ARE NOT WATERPROOF. The blanket can bunch up and if the layers are not completely lined up it can compromise the waterproof capability.
Another customer shed some more light on the subject which makes sense why so many shoppers had a bad experience with the waterproof feature. The blanket seems to perform much better with the flannel side up. There are many customers who were more than happy with the water repellent properties of this blanket. So we still think this is a great choice for protecting your couch and furniture. Just make sure to follow the tips by these shoppers and make sure to test it first before you bet the house on this blanket keeping you from a late-night laundry session.
Is it easy to clean?
Once again, the people were divided on this question. The majority of people who purchased this blanket loved how easy it is to clean. It is machine washable, and seems to hold up well if you follow some simple cleaning tips. For best results clean the blanket on a super delicate cycle in warm water with a cold rinse. As for drying, it is best to air dry it, or if you do need to machine dry use low heat with the gentlest setting your machine offers. One customer said that after 15 washes the blanket was still like brand new. If you still aren’t convinced on the cleanability of the blanket then this customer comment says it all:
“...this blanket has been pooped on, peed on, puked on and full on disgusting diarrhea without a drop of anything seeping through. She's a 100 pound Rottie, so it's not just a little bit of mess either”
There are a few other issues to consider which were problematic for some customers. Some people found that the blanket was “impossible” to shake off the pet hair with hair sticking to it even after a wash. Another commented that putting the blanket through the wash ruined the waterproof functionality, and started to ruin the stitching. We have to put these comments in context though. Out of thousands of reviews these problems were only mentioned a few times. It is possible that these occurrences were caused by one-off defective products. Overall, these instances were the exception, not the rule.
A few other considerations
Most customers love that this blanket looks great and can pass for a nice bedspread and not just a doggie blanket. Although the price point might be a little higher than some other offerings on Amazon most customer said that the price is worth every penny. It doesn’t produce a lot of static electricity so your dog won’t get a shock at bed time. If your dog is a hot sleeper this blanket might be a little too warm for their liking so keep that in mind when considering this one.
Final Conclusion
Well, that concludes our blog post for today. Hopefully we have helped you in your buying decision in the hunt for the perfect dog blanket for the couch. This is a great solution if your dog is prone to night time accidents, or if you are just trying to keep the pet hair off of your furniture. At the time of writing, this blanket by Pawsse has an average 4.7 global rating on Amazon with 77 percent of the reviews being 5 star, and a mere 2 percent of reviews being a 1 star. When it is time to cuddle up with your pooch we think that you will be happy that you picked this one. If you have had a different experience than we have provided here please drop us a line in the comments. Until next time, happy shopping! 😊
