The boxer sleeps in his own bed, but the chihuahua likes to get under the covers with me. She`ll fuss and snort like a little bull if i forget to pick her up and she`ll eventually go jump in bed with the boxer, but she`ll be mad at me and ignore me all the next day, lol
Do you let your dog/dogs sleep in bed with you? If so, what size/breed?
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If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
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As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
of course i let her sleep in bed :O) she is a 14 pound jack russell terrier and sometimes she takes up more room than me !!!
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Only 1 of my dogs sleeps in my room. He’s a 150 lb Great Dane.
He’s not supposed to get up on my bed, but he waits until I’m asleep to sneak up into the bed. He’s a cover hog, too…
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Yes. My Mom had two dobermans and one was by her side, the other at her feet. but our dobys died. =( they where realy luveable. dobys are not like people think they are. dobermans are realy quite sweet tempered. people are just scared of them because of those tv shows.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Both dogs sleep in my room-only the pit bull likes to sleep in the bed though. He curls up with one leg over me and his head either on my shoulder or on the pillow
he likes being under the covers if its cold.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
My boyfriend works early in the morning, so as soon as he leaves I have three dogs in the bed. Two German Shepherds and a collie/terrier mix. They know they aren’t supposed to be up there, but they take advantage of it when I am sleepy.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Yes i let him and he is a 65lb American Pit Bull Terrier. He likes to sleep right next to me curled up and if its cool enough under the blankets.
Now that I am in a neck brace, i have to sleep in a lazy-boy recliner and somehow he manages to sleep with me still!
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Yes my dog sleeps on the bed. Mixed breed, Shitzu + Silky-terrier.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Haha, my 50 lbs Husky and 110 lbs Rottweiler, and me 6 ft 200 lbs, all of us on a full size bed, so yeah, my two dogs sleep on the bed with me, somehow we all manage to fit haha.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Not usually because I have a twin bed, but I do occasionally let my 60lb Pit Bull sleep with me, and my 13lb cat ALWAYS sleeps with me
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Here is what I read the other night about this on a website!
Dogs sleeping on their owner’s bed can result in some problems. Your dogs wanting to sleep with you isn’t itself a bad thing. In fact, where your dog sleeps is important for good emotional and physical health. However, letting your dog sleep in your bed can not only develop or further reinforce anxiety and behavior problems, but put you at risk for health problems.
Issues for Humans
If you suffer from allergies, it’s not a good idea to let your dog sleep in your bed. Dogs track in dirt as well as pollen and grass. Your bedroom should be pet free to avoid any allergic reactions.
If you suffer from insomnia, having your dog on your bed could make it worse. Tossing and turning could agitate your dog and prolong your ability to fall asleep. Some dogs get up and move throughout the night, which could prevent you from getting a restful, uninterrupted sleep. Other dogs snore.
Dogs pick up fleas and other parasites such as tapeworms. Fungal infections of the skin (known as Ringworm) can be an issue for humans. Ringworm was once thought to be caused by a worm, but it’s not; it’s a fungus which affects the skin, commonly producing round, red spots on the skin.
Issues with an Adult Dog
Assess your dog’s temperament. Make sure your dog doesn’t defensively bite or jump when awakened unexpectedly. Even if there are no temperament issues, a dog may bite in self-defense when startled.
Allowing your dog to sleep on your bed could send mixed messages. It lowers your "status" within "the pack". This may make your dog more likely to challenge your authority. If your dog has ever shown aggression towards you, he needs to know who’s in charge. Allowing him on your bed only defeats this purpose.
If your dog displays separation anxiety, sleeping in your bed may cause this problem to become worse. Your dog needs to learn to be on his own. It’s important for a dog to feel emotionally at ease when physically separate from its owner.
Issues with Puppies
A puppy who is not house-trained should not be allowed to sleep on your bed. Puppies also need to be protected from joint stress caused by jumping on and off furniture.
Puppies also like to chew on things, which could likely result in damage to your pillows and blankets.
Near the Bed Is a Compromise
As an alternative for letting your dog sleep on your bed, you may want to let him sleep at the foot of your bed. It’s normal for your dog to want to sleep in your bedroom because the room smells like you. Place your dog’s favorite blanket on a cushion or dog bed kept in warm area away from drafts. Only let your dog sleep in your bedroom if doing so doesn’t cause aggrevate your allergies.
Be consistent with where you let your dog sleep. Allowing dog napping on your bed when you’re not sleeping in it can send mixed mess.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
yes
chow
papillon
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Yes – Siberian Huskie. But he will alternate between the floor and the bed a couple of times a night!
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:29 pm
My Lab sleeps on my queen sized bed with me. Sometimes she just curls up in a little ball (Mostly when it’s cold because she hates being under the covers
) but other times she lays on her side with her legs spread out. One time she pushed her back up against me and her paws against the wall and very nearly kicked my out of my own bed. Although on nights I need a peacefull night’s sleep she is perturbed but okay to sleep in the hallway.