Discount Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Duplex Pet Bunk Bed

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The Arm's Reach Duplex Bunk Bed is a great bed! We have two dogs, a five year old 30 pound Beagle and a ten year old 45 pound Terrier Mix. Our Beagle loves to cuddle up with us and sometimes when she gets up on our bed she loves to hide under the blankets. Our Terrier has been sharing our bed since he was a puppy and it got to the point where he has become selfish with sharing the bed and actually kicks us if we are taking up his space. We were looking for a bed or beds that we could make the dogs comfortable and also marry their two personalities in one. While doing some research on how to keep your dogs off your bed, we decided to look into new bedding ideas. We came across the Arms Reach Duplex Bunk Bed which was the perfect idea but were skeptical that the dogs would even bother getting in the bed. To our surprise they both immediately hopped on the bed. Our Beagle (Betty) immediately snuggled up inside the bottom bed and our Terrier (Elroy) jumped on top. There's sometimes even a "struggle" for the top bunk. We love it when they share the top together, or when they switch bunks... it's really sweet!

This bed was very easy to put together, durable and easy to vacuum and clean. I can also share a great customer service experience we had with Arm's Reach, thanks to Theresa Soto. We wrote to Arm's Reach thinking their was a part missing because the bottom bunk was sinking to the floor when Betty would lay in it. The truth was that after being tested, the bottom bunk was specifically designed to sink to serve as comfort for the dog. After hearing that Betty had recently undergone spinal surgery and that we weren't comfortable with less support on the bottom, Teresa gave it little thought and immediately offered to send us a bar to snap on to the bottom of the frame and an extra base board for additional support. We received the extra pieces, and are extremely satisfied with the results.

Get this bed if you are looking to pamper your dog(s). This bed design is at a great height too. You pull it up to your own bed, this way your dogs are at "arm's reach" wink wink.

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This is a wonderful dog bed! It is very durable and of excellent quality. I purchased this bed because I was looking for a way to wean our dog out of our bed. Our dog slept in our bed since he was a puppy and was used to sleeping close to us. As he got bigger, it was clear that we needed our bed back, and he needed his own space. The height of this bunk bed is perfect because it places him up to the same level as our bed and it gives him the sense that he is still sleeping with us. It has enough space to allow him to move around as he sleeps. Although it is a bunk bed and can be occupied by two dogs, it is perfect for him during the day while we are awake; He takes his naps and rests there intermittently. If you are looking for a way to get your dog or furry animal out of your bed so you can get a good nights sleep, without fur in the bed, I would highly recommend this Pet Bunk Bed. I am very pleased with this product.

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I purchased the medium bed in brown. I was looking for an elevated bed so she would stop trying to steal our office chairs. She likes to sit up close to us while we work.

General Info:

I have one 25 pound dog and I could fit two of her on each level. However the bed is thin but long I can fit two of her because her long-way fits the bed's short-way. If your dog were any bigger it would have to lay the long way and you could only fit one per level. I would recommend considering the large bed if your dog is 40 pounds or larger.

The Good:

-Surprisingly sturdy

-Does exactly what I needed

The Bad:

-The bed does not include the leopard print bolster you see in the pictures. That is sold separately for approximately $45.

-The synthetic canvas material used on the sides is also used to cover the mattresses. This material is not soft, comfortable, or in any way cozy. The first thing I did was put a blanket down for her. The aforementioned $45 bolster only covers the edges, leaving the uncomfortable mattress exposed.

-See that instruction manual in your hands? The one that came with the bed? Yeah, that one. OK throw it out. It shows a drawing of the completed bed, and each part of the completed bed is lettered. Then it says take Part B and attach it to Part E. OK. Hrm. See I can't tell which part is Part E and which one is Part B because the parts themselves aren't labeled and the picture only shows the whole thing assembled. Once you have the bed totally assembled you will then know which part is A and which is E. Won't that be edifying. So just toss it and you'll figure it out yourself. The screws strip really easily so make sure you have all the pieces threaded through the canvas before you screw it together.

-You will need a bit of strength to stretch the canvas over everything. I used pliers for a better grip.

-You will think you can assemble the bed in about 3 minutes but it took me an hour because of the useless instructions, having to unscrew everything that should have been threaded through the canvas first, and trying to pull the plastic canvas into submission.

-There are several clips, loops, and Velcro patches that go with optional accessories. I don't think they look nice on the bed because I like everything to be clean and have a purpose.

-It looks a little like a kiddie play-pen but I am secure with myself so I don't mind. At least I don't have a doggie stroller. Pet Gear Special Edition Pet Stroller for cats and dogs up to 45-pounds, Sage

-Double check the length measurement before you buy. It is probably longer than you think it is.

The Verdict:

I know those seem like a lot of cons for a 4 star review, but I am happy with the bed. I mostly wish the mattress had been made of a more comfortable material. Thanks and I hope you enjoy your bed!

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I purchased the medium gray co-sleeper/bunk bed from Home Goods with the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Pet Bunk Bed Plush Liner, Medium, Cocoa and Black Leopard only because it was on sale and because it was already partially assembled. As soon as I brought it in the door, two of my four cats jumped on the top bunk. After I placed it where I wanted it, two cats moved into the lower bunk and the other two cats (sometimes just one cat) rested on top. Note that my cats never rested that close together for more than a few minutes before so this was a surprise to me.

Both levels have a very soft nylon covered pad that the cats like. In addition, the top liner (which is sold separately) is nylon but has a nice soft rim where my cats can rest their head or paws if they want. What I did was put a small rug inside the lower unit and a heating pad on the upper unit to make it even softer and more inviting. However, before I did that, my cats still gravitated to this bunk bed.

Although I didn't have to assemble the unit (assembly looks a bit confusing from the instructions provided), I did have to remove the two lower side bars because Home Goods did not insert the side bars into the side sleeves as they were supposed to. It was easy to disassemble the side bars and feed them through the nylon side sleeve but it was very difficult to snap one of the legs back in place because the nylon was so taut after installing the other side leg. I actually had to bend the plastic on the leg hook so I could hook it onto the existing frame. I'm so glad the plastic was malleable and did not break.

What I love about this product is:

My cats love this more than any other sleeper, cat condo, or bed I've purchased for them in the past. I have 5 elaborate cat condos, one cat playpen, and over 18 plush pet beds throughout my condo, yet I've never seen them gravitate toward any one piece of furniture as much as this for sleeping and resting.

There are three mesh doors on the bottom bunk that can be unzipped for easy access.

The unit is very light so it's easy to move around.

I suspect the nylon is easy to clean.

The only thing I don't like is that the bed area of both bunks is nylon and not furry but I suppose that is a trade-off for an easy-to-clean surface. If I were a cat, which I'm not, I'd want a furry soft surface to bury my body in. However, my cats don't seem to mind one bit and I can always add a soft blanket to provide that cottony soft feel.

I highly recommend this from my four cats point of view. If I had to assemble the unit fully myself, I might have taken off one star based on the assembly instructions that came with the product. However, since I didn't have to assemble this, I consider this a 5-star pet bunk bed. Arm's Reach also makes a Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Portable Pet Bunk Bed, Medium, Cocoa that folds and is portable, but this particular unit requires assembly, is not portable and does not fold.

One other thing to note is that this co-sleeper was really designed to get your pet off the bed and into their own bed when placed right next to your bed. I did not purchase this for that reason as I want my pets in bed with me. I also located this away from my bed. However, since I purchased this, two of my four cats stay in the co-sleeper all night now instead of coming to bed with me. That my cats choose this co-sleeper over my bed is disappointing to me, of course.

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Our 1-year old 55-lb lab mix is a needy little thing and doesn't like to be out of sight of us when we are in the house. We had her bed on the floor beside us and she was always jumping up on our bed whenever one of us was missing or if she got scared. She was constantly sitting up in her bed to see if we were there when she should have been sleeping. As she a med-large dog, the last thing hubs and I wanted was to be jammed in our king-size bed by our pooch. I looked at elevated beds that were very elegant but they still wouldn't let her see us in our bed. Since we got the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper (Gray-large with matching covering), our dog rarely gets on the bed. Mission accomplished.

What I like about this product:

Dog is much more comfortable being at bed height and seems to sleep so much better. We pull it close to one side of the bed when it is bedtime and slide it into a corner when we all get up. If she gets exercised about some noise she hears or is a bit restless, all I have to do is reach out and give her a reassuring pet to calm her down.

If she is ill during the night or has to go out, all she has to do is lean over and poke her nose at us--we no longer have to deal with her jumping up on the bed and stepping all over us to get our attention.

Since we only have one dog, we don't use the bottom bunk. We use it to put away some of her toys and her blanket when not in use. It's plenty big enough to store a bunch of your shoes if you need the space. It is also good for doggie sleepovers provided the dog in question is smaller.

The bed looks so much better than a bed on the floor.

It's easy to vacuum up the bed.

Set up was fairly easy once you broke the code on the instructions.

What I don't like:

The thin mattress that comes with the bed may be easy to clean but it is noisy and not a comfortable fabric to lie on. I went to Pet Smart and bought a medium oblong orthopedic bed and it fit very nicely into the large-size co-sleeper. Think the dog now has a better bed than we do.

Dogs jumping down from this bed onto a hardwood floor will quickly scratch the floor and may pull a muscle if they lose their footing on the floor. Buy a throw rug with a non-skid bottom to let your dog jump down onto that.

The instructions could be better written as some people, like me, will follow the instructions only to find out we have to disassemble the bed because there is a step missing. Just remember to put the bottom legs and bottom support bars through the bottom fabric first and then start assembling the bed up from there.

Finally, while the top bunk works great for my dog, I would have liked the bottom section to be roomier to give her the option of chilling out in a "cave". The bottom is much too small for my dog to be comfortable.