--- title: Kuranda Bed | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/kuranda-bed/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Glossary](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/) - Kuranda bed # Kuranda bed A Kuranda bed is a raised dog cot, a brand of elevated bed that keeps a dog off the floor. Happy Paws Kennels uses Kuranda brand beds in all of its runs, with plenty of blankets to snuggle into. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The bed is the first thing many dogs claim in a new run, and the reason the kennel asks owners to leave theirs at home. ## What it is Kuranda makes elevated beds in which a fabric or mesh surface is stretched on a sturdy frame, so a dog rests above the floor instead of on it. Raised beds let air move underneath, which keeps a dog cooler in summer, and they keep a sleeping dog off cold concrete in winter. The beds clean easily with a wipe-down and dry quickly, which suits a kennel. ## Why Happy Paws provides them The runs are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer inside, with an outdoor section reached through a doggie door. The kennel supplies a Kuranda bed and blankets so each dog has a dry, warm place whichever way the weather goes. The agreement notes a cot, air conditioning, heat and blankets as supplied, and says the kennel is not responsible if comfort items brought from home are damaged or lost. ## Should I bring my dog's bed? The kennel does not recommend it. Beds get dirty and wet, and a playful dog, or a neighbor, can tear one apart. A bed from home also may not fit the run. If you feel you must send a bed, send an old one you can accept losing and mark it with your name. A blanket or a worn T-shirt that smells like home often works as well and takes less room. ## Getting a dog used to a raised bed Most dogs take to a cot at once, but a dog that has never used one may need a day. You can practice at home by putting a low cot or a firm raised pad in a quiet corner and rewarding your dog for lying on it. Older dogs with stiff joints may prefer a padded cot or extra blankets; tell the staff about arthritis or mobility problems on the pet information page. ## Related pages Read [Kuranda beds](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/kuranda-dog-beds/), [can I bring my dog's bed](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-my-dogs-bed/) and [indoor/outdoor run](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/indoor-outdoor-run/). ## Caring for a raised bed at home If you buy one for home, put it where your dog already rests, in a corner or by a window out of drafts. Wipe it with a mild cleaner and let it dry fully. Small dogs may need a low model, and large dogs a sturdy one with a wider frame. Cats sometimes take a raised cot too, which makes it a rare piece of gear that suits the whole household. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels, things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.pdf) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Kuranda beds](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/kuranda-dog-beds/) - [Can I bring my dog's bed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-my-dogs-bed/) - [Indoor/outdoor run](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/indoor-outdoor-run/) - [What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) - [Can I bring toys?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-toys/) ## Read next - [Slow feeder](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/slow-feeder/) - [Prong collar](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/prong-collar/) - [Lick mat](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/lick-mat/) - [Pup cup](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/pup-cup/) - [PCS](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/pcs/) - [TDY](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/tdy/) - [Abandoned-pet clause](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/abandoned-pet-clause/) - [Rabies area](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/rabies-area/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Are blankets provided? Yes, plenty of blankets are supplied in addition to the bed. ### Will a blanket from home be returned? Mark it with your name. The kennel is not responsible for comfort items that are lost or damaged. ### Do cats get Kuranda beds? Cats have individual towers with a blanket.