What is a raised dog bed and why should I get one for my dog?

The raised edges feature makes it perfect for you dog to lean or to curl up just like in a nest. Most of the dogs find these kinds of beds very comfortable.

Nest dog beds are very similar to the standard ones except they have raised edges. The rims may surround the entire bed or a small portion of the bed.

Raised dog beds have a few benefits that should be mentioned. First of all, they are very comfortable because they are not on the ground (which can be unpleasantly warm or cold). Secondly, raised beds are cleaner because there's less chance for debris to reach it. Moreover, insects cannot reach elevated beds so your dog doesn't have to worry about being interrupted during its sleep by annoying parasites.

Nest dog beds typically cost between $30-$150. You can find a large selection of nest beds on these websites: http://about.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=1595/form_keyword=nest+dog+beds/rd=1/skd=1/st=query, http://www.idogbeds.com/dog-beds/nesting-dog-beds/6909+6911+4293664959.cfm, and http://www.drsfostersmith.com/dog-supplies/beds-and-throws/nesting-beds/ps/c/3307/1/26.

Standard and nest dog beds are very similar. The main difference between them is that nest beds have raised edges, while standard beds do not.

These beds are quite affordable with prices ranging from $25-$100. With that being said, it very much depends on the brand and size of bed you are looking for. Here is a site with a selection of raised dog beds for you to browse through.

http://www.bizrate.com/dog-supplies/raised-dog-beds/

Nest dog beds are quite similar to Standard dog beds, except they have raised edges. The raised edge allows your dog to curl up, similar to a nest (hence the name).

If you are asking how to drop the feed dogs, the lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. So you must first remove the free arm bed. To drop the feed dogs, push the lever over to the side. To raise them back, push the lever the opposite direction, back where they were originally. You will not actually see the feed dogs move until you turn the handwheel toward you. I hope this helps. I do not know how old your machine is or anything. I believe mine is about 5 years old or so. Good luck