Janet's Book Nook

We have an Australian Shepherd that we have had since she was just a baby. Her name is Cayenne and we have loved her and enjoyed having her. She is an outside dog because my son had bad allergies when we got her but she does live in a large barn with horses, ponies and a rabbit. She has a huge yard to run around in and spend a lot of her time herding the horses and pony. So what is the issue?

The only thing we have not found a solution to is finding her a dog bed. Every one we buy she rips to shreds and we end up having to pick up the carcass spread all over our 1 acre piece of land. It breaks my heart to think of her sleeping on the ground (I know she is a dog but still!) and so I keep trying to find a solution. I have tried so many different types of pet beds and none have survived. I even put an old blanket out there for her and she destroyed that too. I don’t want to put shavings like the rest of the animals have because I am concerned about whether or not she will consume them. I just don’t know what to do. I know she doesn’t need the warmth right now because it is so hot outside but I am thinking more about comfort. Am I being too anal? Are outside dogs meant to sleep on the ground? What do other owners of outdoor big breed dogs do? I would love some advice so I can just be done with this issue and stop worrying. Thanks!