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Is it wrong to allow your dog to sleep in the bed with you?
Posted September 13th, 2011 by admin
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Getting The Best Dog Bed
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.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
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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September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
This is denfenitely NOT wrong. Just make sure they are housebroken. If its a puppy, i would say no because they could use the bathroom in your bed. But otherwise its not wrong. They can trust you more and be happier then being locked up in a room.
Make sure not to kick off your dog
Hope this helps
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
Personally, I don’t let my dog sleep on my bed, but I let her sleep on the floor. I don’t let her sleep in my bed because I think this sends dogs the wrong message and they get possessive. Dogs need rules if we want to coexist with them. In the wild, they have rules about territory. Very simple: you cross my territory, I kill you. Why should we be any different? I’m not suggesting the same, but some sort of boundaries are necessary. So, my dog is allowed ANYWHERE in my house, except my bed. My bed is to be respected in terms of territory and she has learned to do so. I feel she respects me more too because of this.
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
1. A properly trained dog that knows their place? Sure its fine
2. You don’t. Either don’t mention it OR if it comes up simply respond that what goes on in your bed really is none of their business.
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
Where the dog sleeps is up to you. If you and your wife are both okay with it then fine. It doesn’t matter what others think. I don’t believe you could squash her unless you’re drunk or medicated. It’s like having a kid in your bed – you have a sixth sense even in sleep that you could hurt them. Bottom line – your dog, your bed. Peace.
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
If you enjoy having the dog sleep with you and your wife and dog enjoys it whats the problem? The dog is clean and house kept and its really none of your friends business. You don’t have to explain anything to them.
Don’t ask permission for doing or not doing something in your own home.You and your wife are the king and queen of your domain. Live by your own rules not your friends.
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
Ok well it isn’t wrong to let ur dog sleep with you. Its a personal choice for you and your wife so do what you want. If you’re that self conscious about what your friends think then they have way too much influence over ur personal affairs.
And tell ur friends to mind their own business or tell them what you just expressed above. It’s ok to stand up for something that you want.
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
1) I don’t have a problem with it as long as the dog isn’t new to the household, has possessive problems over the bed, and has respect for you. A big reason people say "NO" to letting a dog sleep with you is because they lose respect for you. This isn’t all cases at all. But a lot of times because they don’t get the idea that you are allowing them to, they think you’re on the same "level" as them and don’t have to listen or obey you. That’s not okay. Or they will get territorial and "claim" it and start to mark it, growl at you, bark, etc.
As long as your dog isn’t exhibiting unwanted behaviors, I don’t see a problem with it.
2) You don’t have to tell them it’s "okay" and defend yourself. If they try to tell you you’re wrong, you can’t, blah blah blah, just say "Well I don’t agree" and that’s that.
Good luck!
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
Yes it’s OK. Might not be for everyone, that doesn’t make it wrong.
Honesty, I don’t think it’s any of your friends business, but as long as the dog is clean I don’t see why it should be seen as disgusting.
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
why tell them anything its your dog your bed and up tp you what you do with them
its good that she will only do it when you say so so that your wife and you get alone time so i don’t see any harm in it what so ever
i prefer not to have dogs on my and that’s my choice and your is yours
take care
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
im not an expert but if the dog sleeps with u he could start to show signs of dominance and the bitch shouldn`t be allowed to do that so if he doesnt show signs of it then go for it!
September 13th, 2011 - 5:59 am
It’s fine. If everybody is okay with it, then there is nothing wrong with it. All dogs should be indoor dogs. It is great that you walk her 4x a day! It sounds like she has a great life! That is cute that she wipes her paws before coming inside! You are bathing her way too much, though. She may be clean, but you are going to dry out her skin and coat. It doesn’t matter if a dog sleeps in bed with you. A crate is the best thing for a dog to sleep in, though. But, it is good that she waits for permission to get up on the bed. The fact that she doesn’t beg tells me that you have done a good job training her! It sounds like you have one well trained dog! The dog obviously isn’t confused. If everybody is happy with the situation, there is no problem. The barking is normal. She just doesn’t want to get crushed. If you want the dog in the bed, then let her be in the bed. This is fine. Just tell your friends that your dog is well trained and leads a good life, so she is allowed to sleep with her family. I hope I helped.