Built to Handle Real Life. Designed For Beautiful Homes.
Built on our waterproof Fused Core™ mattress with washable, removable covers. Beds stay cleaner between washes so your home feels fresh.
A Dog Bed That Stays Cleaner, Longer.
Why Our Beds Stay Cleaner
100% Waterproof
Our waterproof orthopedic mattress blocks accidents, drool, and moisture from soaking in.
Naturally Odor-Resistant
Naturally treated with Polygiene StayFresh™ to fight odor-causing bacteria and stay fresher longer.
Designed for Every Home
Wipe clean for everyday messes. Fully washable when needed. Designed to hold up to scratching, digging, and daily wear.
Use more. Wash less.
A Cleaner Home.
Our beds are treated with naturally derived Polygiene StayFresh™ to stay cleaner between washes, reducing wear and helping them last longer.
Why Our Beds Last Longer
Better Materials
A true waterproof mattress and high-quality fabrics designed to hold up through daily use, digging, scratching and dogs that are rough on their beds.
Smarter Construction
Heat-welded seams and fully enclosed interiors prevent fraying through repeated washing. A third protective fabric layer shields the waterproof core, improving long-term durability.
Made to Be Washed
A truly waterproof mattress wipes clean or hoses off, while the outer cover handles daily messes and frequent washing without losing shape, protection, or seam integrity.
Seriously Waterproof.
Built to Last.
Thoughtfully built with durable materials, a truly waterproof core, swappable covers and add-on features so the bed lasts a lifetime and grows with your dog.
120 Day Warranty
We stand behind our products. Rest easy with durability you can trust. Learn More
Sustainability
Recycled materials tested to exceed performance of non-recycled versions. Learn More
Returns/Exchanges
Easy Returns and Exchanges. Our customer assistance team is here to help. Learn More
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It all starts with the waterproof core.
Add comfort, covers, and bolsters as you need them.
Every bed starts with our patent-pending Fused Core™ mattress - a fully waterproof foundation designed to last. Upgrade comfort, style, and protection over time by adding covers and accessories as your needs change.
TOUGH COMFORT
TOUGH COMFORT
TOUGH COMFORT
TOUGH COMFORT
TOUGH COMFORT
YOU'LL FIND CHEAPER. YOU WON'T FIND BETTER.
Life Proof Dog Beds
Designed to stay cleaner and last longer in your home. We go beyond rugged durability to give you odor control, easier cleaning, orthopedic support, and a bed that looks as good in your living room as it performs in the wild.
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Be Loyal.
At the heart of everything we do, loyalty is at our core. Staying true to our values, families, and friends is how we show up for the people who matter most. Our dogs remind us of that daily...they’re the best teachers we have.
Be Loyal. More than just a tagline.
Being loyal is how we live, work, and give back.
At Black Lab, we’re a small business with a big commitment to doing good. Our Be Loyal™ Program is our promise to support pets, people, and the planet. From donating dog beds to animal shelters, to supporting foundations we believe in, to reducing our environmental impact with sustainable materials, we believe in showing up where it matters. The Be Loyal™ Program turns our values into action.
What Makes Us Better
Tough isn’t enough. It's just the beginning.
We combine next-level durability with thoughtful design details: orthopedic, waterproof Fused Core™ mattresses, StayFresh™ odor-fighting fabric, recycled materials, and covers built to handle real messes...all without sacrificing comfort. No gimmicks. Just gear that performs, feels great, and fits your lifestyle.
What we couldn't find, we built
Built From Experience. Designed for Real Life.
We’re dog people, product designers, and problem-solvers. After building one of the original ballistic dog bed companies, we set out to improve on everything we learned...tougher materials, cleaner fabrics, a greener footprint, and most of all improved comfort. Black Lab is the gear we always wanted to design without compromise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Other companies use materials labeled "ballistic" or "rip-stop," which are often deemed proprietary. However, these materials tend to fall short on their claims. Oftentimes, these fabrics are non-recyclable, non-eco-friendly, and have been shown to degrade after the first wash.
Our fabrics are Better than Ballistic™ because:
- Made from tougher than nails recycled fabric
- Eliminates odors
- Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria
- Triple layered for waterproof durability
- Eco-friendly manufacturing process
- Wash less, saves money & time
- Comfort, style and sustainability for your pup
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Black Lab's fabrics are the epitome toughness, featuring a distinctive triple-layered construction meticulously designed to endure the challenges of a dog's lifestyle.
The Face Layer: Crafted from 100% recycled yarn, rigorously tested, and proven to be almost twice as strong as competitors’ fabrics in both abrasion and tear resistance.
Middle Layer: Waterproof and eco-friendly to repel moisture while increasing durability.
Base Layer: A game-changing layer providing extra strength and durability against degradation.
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All of our crate beds, Trailblazer, and Beast dog beds are designed to fit into most standard size metal folding crates. Our 36” beds fit 36” crates, our 42” beds fit 42” crates, and our 48” beds fit 48” crates.
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Absolutely. The treatments we use are Bluesign® approved, meeting rigorous independent environmental and product life cycle standards. Polygiene® StayFresh™, a silver salt used for centuries to combat bacteria and odor, is applied in the final stages of production. StayFresh™ is only active on the textile itself and does not interfere with your natural skin flora.
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Eco-Tough embodies our commitment to crafting products that are environmentally friendly, exceptionally durable, and meet the highest standards of sustainability and quality. This term encapsulates our brand ethos, creating pet essentials that not only meet the highest standards of environmental responsibility but also withstand the demands of pets' active lifestyles for pet owners. Our recycled materials are tested to exceed performance of non-recycled versions. We've created a new fabric engineered for a dog's lifestyle.
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An orthopedic bed provides comprehensive, uniform support, alleviating pressure on joints and aiding in pain relief for pets experiencing discomfort. Essential for older animals with arthritis or hip and spine issues, it's equally beneficial for younger dogs, offering crucial support to prevent potential future ailments.
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StayFresh™ is a natural treatment that embodies our brand's unwavering commitment to cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental responsibility. We are committed to using highly effective hygienic, antibacterial, odor, and eco-conscious materials and technologies that maintain the cleanliness and freshness of our products between washes.
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Black Lab fabrics are treated with StayFresh™, a Swedish-engineered antibacterial and anti-odor technology. This technology relies on a naturally occurring salt found in water and soil. By inhibiting bacteria growth, our textiles effectively eliminate odors, maintaining a cleaner and more hygienic state day after day. This sustainable design encourages less frequent washing of our products, ultimately saving time, water, and energy.