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Should I let my dog on the bed or furniture?

1/24/2018

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Hilarious Lab pile photo courtesy Cindy Freeman
During the "dominant dog" craze, spurred by television programming, some people got the idea that their dogs were frequently challenging the pecking order. They obeyed the advice of being the dominant leader by eating before the dog does, walking through the doorway before the dog, and never letting the dog get up on anything higher than them. 

While people are starting to realize that a relationship with a dog is about being a respectful leader, consistency, communication, and teaching a dog what TO DO instead of what NOT TO DO (and no longer focusing on the dominance myth), I still have clients who sheepishly ask if their dog should be sleeping with them on the bed. My reply? Of course, as long as it is safe for you and safe for the dog.

Dogs who urinate in the bed, or keep their owners awake with snoring, shifting, or self-grooming should probably sleep elsewhere. Dogs who may hurt themselves jumping up and off of the bed should probably sleep elsewhere or have the appropriate stairs. I once traveled with a snuggly Dachshund who burrowed under the covers but would growl at me when I repositioned myself during the night. He ended up sleeping elsewhere.

If you are sharing a bed or couch, and your dog tends to be pushy in nature, I would definitely recommend training him to wait for permission to get on the furniture. 


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Look at these dogs on the couch and on TOP of their crates behind the couch! Photo credit: Cindy Sturges
Some people dedicate a certain piece of furniture to their dogs. Humans, find a space if you can and enter at your own risk! 

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PicturePhoto credit: Cindy Ellis
Good night!

6 Comments
Taylor Hicken link
11/16/2020 05:05:01 pm

I totally agree when you mentioned a dog that likes to jump off the bed should definitely find somewhere else to sleep as it might hurt itself from the activity. My friend just told me last week and her dog always fell from the bed and hurt himself since the bed is quite high from the floor. I will suggest to her getting a mat that is specifically made for pets so he can sleep on the floor while being comfortable.

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Rebecca Gardner link
2/5/2021 10:19:54 am

It made sense when you said that dogs should sleep elsewhere if they keep their owners awake with snoring or grooming. I adopted a golden retriever last week who I tried to let sleep in my bed but his snoring has become an issue. Maybe I'll look for a nice, extra-large dog bed for him so we can both stay comfortable and get the rest we need.

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5/16/2021 10:55:02 am

You said Dogs who urinate in the bed, or keep their owners awake with snoring should probably sleep elsewhere but is there any way to sleep with that type of dog. If have, please share with us. Thanks for your sharing.

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