Favorite Things : Snuggle Sack

Molly is an equal opportunity sleeper, she's just as likely to curl up in a ball, or to sprawl on her side, or to lay stomach up.  But, as a (presumed) terrier, she loves to dig up the mulch around the yard and hunt for 'treasures' left by the squirrels in the yard.

So, I thought I'd try one of the 'burrow bags' or 'snuggle sacks' I'd been seeing around the web.  They are designed for burrowing dogs like terriers and can be used as a sort of doggie sleeping bag on cold nights.  I ordered my 'snuggle sack' from this seller off etsy and have been very happy with it.

When it arrived, I threw a few treats in and she somewhat cautiously stuck her head in far enough to retrieve them, but didn't seem interested in spending much time in there.  I was disappointed at first but remembered that one of the other recommended uses was as a 'nest' bed.  Basically instead of laying it on the side so it's a cave they can crawl into, you set it with the bottom of the bag down and arrange the sides to surround them when they lay down.

The nest configuration was a winner and it's now one of her favorite spots.  We recently went on a vacation up to my uncle's cabin and even though I brought her regular bed, the only place she felt comfortable enough to sleep in the new scary environment was on the floor in her snuggle sack.