Furhaven Orthopedic Dog Bed

Dad

I saw this one online. Thought it looked good. Your first reaction?

Boldo

It's a bed. I have been sleeping on tile. The bar was low. This clears it, barely. The smell will fade. That's the main thing I'm concerned about right now.

Dad

Okay, you've been staring at it for ten minutes. What's the verdict on smell?

Boldo

Still chemical. Like someone sprayed it with furniture store perfume to hide the real smell underneath. There's something decent under there—maybe memory foam, maybe just dog bed—but I'm getting notes of shipping label and disappointment. I'm going to need you to wash the cover.

Dad

Now that you've actually used it — what do you think?

Boldo

It's softer than expected. The memory foam actually works. My back doesn't hurt when I get up anymore, which is annoying because now I have no excuse to complain. Wait, is that chicken I smell from the kitchen? Are you making chicken? Can I have chicken?

Dad

The cat hasn't touched it. Does that mean something?

Boldo

The cat has taste. Also the cat knows this is mine and she respects boundaries, unlike some of us. But she also didn't try to sleep on it once, which means either it's too firm for her or it passed some kind of cat inspection I don't understand. I choose to believe I won the territorial advantage here.

Dad

Rate it. One to five. You know what the ones are.

Boldo

Four. The orthopedic part actually works. The cover is washable. It doesn't slide around on hardwood. That chemical smell eventually faded. I'm not thrilled about it, but I sleep better. You spent the money. At least I'm not disappointed.