AngeliqueShatzel Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2010
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Okay, this is probably a stupid question but I can't find the answer myself so I thought I would put it on here and see if anyone knows. I have read in countless books not to let your dog sleep in your bed. I've seen it on tapes, and heard people say never, never do it. The thing is, no one say's why. Does anyone know the answer?
My brother let his dog sleep in his bed, and he was a great dog. No problems ever. I've heard stories of people who allow their dogs to sleep in their beds and they wouldn't have it any other way. So, I'm just curious, not over who is right or wrong so much, but why it's so bad? Does anyone have the answer? Thanks
Niomi Smith Webboard User Reg: 04-20-2009
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I think it is more about the dog.
If someone has a more submissive, easy going dog, then allowing the dog in the bed when invited would not likely cause any behavioral issues.
If someone has a dog that is more prone towards dominant behaviors then sharing that space may be enough to make the dog seek a higher position and in doing so act out.
My dogs get to sleep on the bed with me, if they chose to com eup, when my husband is working nights. I have no problem with it as long as I can be comfortable, if I'm not then they are forced off.
My GSD does tend to get "lippy" with our Saint (I attribute it to both being females and trying to vie for my affection) when one is on the bed and the other wants on.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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My dogs are allowed on furniture and yes even my bed. However only two dogs have sleeping outside of the crate privileges, demonstrated by their good manners all the time, and only one has sleeping in bed with me privs, the other sleeps in a dog bed in our living room.
It took years before I was willing to let that happen with either dog.
Mine would sleep with me if dh would let him, but he says adament no to dogs in bed. This pup still sleeps in the crate, unless i wind up on the sofa watching late-night tv and catnapping, then he sleeps with me, with tether on his collar and attached to my wrist, just in case. He's only 12 wks old.
One of the determining factors in pack rank can be sleeping places.
The one in charge gets the best place.
With most dogs it can create problems or add to problems to let the dog in a favored place ie your bed.
Some dogs do OK with it. But it should always be your choice and invitation.
Same reason you should eat first and go through the door first. Pack rank.
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