Callouses
When I used to see a dog with callouses on their elbows I thought if the owners didn't care enough to provide a comfortable bed for their pet they shouldn't have one. Our dog has four beds in differen...
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Calluses can occur from many different things. And just because a dog has callouses, doesn't mean their current home caused them, or that they weren't properly cared for.
None of my dogs have been "dog bed dogs". They slept on the couch, bed and/or floor - their choice. Some had callouses, some didn't. Tornado-dog is a contortionist. He will crawl under an armchair and nap (or look for things to steal) - seriously, he is 20.5 inches tall and routinely crawls under a chair with just under 7 inches space. The way he crawls, I won't be surprised if he develops callouses.
None of my dogs have been "dog bed dogs". They slept on the couch, bed and/or floor - their choice. Some had callouses, some didn't. Tornado-dog is a contortionist. He will crawl under an armchair and nap (or look for things to steal) - seriously, he is 20.5 inches tall and routinely crawls under a chair with just under 7 inches space. The way he crawls, I won't be surprised if he develops callouses.
