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Do you allow dogs on your furniture

153 replies

Boujisboo · 10/09/2022 22:16

And if not why not??

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Boujisboo · 10/09/2022 22:43

Crucible · 10/09/2022 22:37

Yes. They are sentient beings, members of my family, not rugs.

What would you do if one was peeing all over the sofa ?

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bottleofbeer · 10/09/2022 22:44

No, he's huge. He smells.

He's adored and knows it, but he's got his own bed and places to cuddle up.

mountainsunsets · 10/09/2022 22:47

Yes - both.

He wasn't allowed on the furniture at my in-laws for years, but now he has his own spot on the sofa and his own blanket and cushion 🤣

mountainsunsets · 10/09/2022 22:48

What would you do if one was peeing all over the sofa

As it's a puppy, just restrict access until it's toilet trained. No need to make it permanent.

Crayfishforyou · 10/09/2022 22:49

My dog is allowed on the sofas and chairs, but not my bed. He is a little twat and protects me barks at random stuff in the night when he’s in my bedroom.

StarDolphins · 10/09/2022 22:52

Yes absolutely- there’s nowhere in the house he’s not allowed!

Terfydactyl · 10/09/2022 22:52

Boujisboo · 10/09/2022 22:43

What would you do if one was peeing all over the sofa ?

Wait til they were no longer peeing on the sofa. Redouble my efforts into this training?

Then allow them on the sofa.
FWIW mine have figured out if no throw, no jumping up.

moneybeingwasted · 10/09/2022 22:52

My doggie is allowed everywhere in our house..yes dog hairs everywhere but I absolutely adore her and genuinely don’t care .X

iamjustwinginglife · 10/09/2022 22:53

Yes! Not sure I have a choice! She's not a little dog-around 4 stone, acts like she pays the mortgage but I love her and I don't care if people think it's minging!

tonystarksrighthand · 10/09/2022 22:53

LBF2020 · 10/09/2022 22:19

Yes, sofas and bed (only for a quick cuddle, then they are sent to their beds for the night)
We have a teenage golden retriever and he also gets on the dining room table 🤷‍♀️

That just made me laugh so much hahahah

uncomfortablydumb53 · 10/09/2022 22:54

Yes, I have a throw on my sofa, and a Sherpa blanket on "his side" of the bedGrin

ArtyChoc · 10/09/2022 22:55

Yes. But there are rules for the bed. No dog must start the night in the bed, elder dog is allowed in any time after midnight, young pup is only allowed in after 7am.

it works for us 😎

yasminisa · 10/09/2022 22:58

No I don't. But I have working line gsd and I need to maintain a strict structure, he's happier that way

OneFootintheRave · 10/09/2022 23:07

No! Never. I love my dogs but they have their own lovely bed. They can sit at my feet Grin

Cats are different.

WiddlinDiddlin · 10/09/2022 23:08

Yes... and its possible to permit them on the sofa and still maintain sensible rules and the consistency and predictability dogs like (there is no need to deny nice things to maintain a 'strict structure' even with a working dog, thats a fallacy invented by the likes of Koehler to cover the fact those training methods produce dogs that typically can't live in a family house because they're fucking dangerous - if you follow them all, most people don't now thankfully).

Allowed on the sofa, ive no way of keeping them off it if im not here anyway, so our rules are if a human wants on, you get off or you budge up. If a human is on the sofa you ask or are invited, that way no ones tea or plate of sandwiches is sent flying, and guests can remain un-dogged.

Allowed on our bed because we like it - the rules are you stay in your own spot and you do not trample anyone or put your anus on them. No anuses, sitting must mean tail between anus and surface.

They've free access to bedroom and landing currently, it was all over but the oldie has taken to sneaky kitchen widdles, he proclaims being blind he can't tell the difference between hard kitchen floor or outdoors but I suspect lies, its just closer and not raining in there.

Puppies will often pee where you sit, because it smells like your butt and they're trying to make themselves feel safe and comfy.

Restrict access when you aren't supervising properly, be ready to zoom puppy outside when you are supervising, he'll grow out of it fairly quickly (but if you deny contact with you, cuddles, restrict access to YOU... you may actually prolong it as he will feel insecure and anxious!).

Ultimately its your sofa, its your dog, do what you like but make sure rules are actually consistent and sensible.

Making a rule that your dog can't go on the sofa and expecting them to understand this applies when you're not there is unrealistic at best and if you intend to attempt punishing them for it after the fact, fucking unreasonable and damaging to your relationship with your dog.

If you do choose to not have dogs on sofas at all, you should be willing to spend lots of time with the dog elsewhere, cuddles, snuggles and simply being with your dog are valid and useful (not all dogs want cuddles and snuggles but even those who don't will appreciate time spent sat on the floor with them).

Marshmallowmountain · 10/09/2022 23:10

No. Because they are dogs not humans

Sodie · 10/09/2022 23:14

Yes and he sleeps in the bed same with my four pedigree cats. He (long haired chihuahua) is extremely spoilt, he is never left alone. If we need to go somewhere without him he understands that he goes to nanny's house next door.

namedhange · 10/09/2022 23:15

Sofa yes with throws. But dog isn't allowed upstairs. We have a lab.

Mariposista · 10/09/2022 23:15

Boujisboo · 10/09/2022 22:43

What would you do if one was peeing all over the sofa ?

Your pup is very young still. Firm house training routine, taking him out every 20 mins, plenty of praise and treats when he pees outside or on a walk. Remember he has a tiny bladder, and little control. Have him on sofa only after a pee or when sleeping. He will get there. Some dogs potty train quicker and easier than others (I was very lucky but spent a lot of time standing for 20 mins + on the lawn waiting for a pee)

FWIW when my mum got a lab puppy she had wonderful intentions - including no dog on her lovely M and S sofa. By day 2 of having him it was awwwww he is so cute, help him climb up 🤣🤣🤣

Ineedsleepandcoffee · 10/09/2022 23:16

Yes I allow on the sofa as I have dogs as companions. However, dogs do also need training so I think it is fine to not allow a puppy on the sofa until they are toilet trained and it is fine for the older dog to be on the sofa as they will be more dominant for now anyway.

Cactuslockdown · 10/09/2022 23:19

No. We love our dog but he is massive, smelly and sheds constantly… he sits on my feet, sheds all over me and huffs in my face instead…

Dontfuckingsaycheese · 10/09/2022 23:20

I do. So sometimes he is in his little bed - which I love and wish they had one in my size - and sometimes he pops up here ❤️

HCSD89 · 10/09/2022 23:21

I do let my staffy whose 12 on the sofas which have throws on them which I wash regularly but not in our bed because my 4 year old is constantly getting in it and I wouldn’t want an accident between them in the night with her hurting the dog/him getting annoyed. He’s recently been really suffering with arthritis so I am wanting to give him the best life possible and not make him feel left out / uncomfortable. I think the bed is off limits as long as they have a comfy bed of their own but sofas with a throw on should be ok!

catzrulz · 10/09/2022 23:22

Yes to both, leather sofas and my bed is super king sized and has 2 mattress'. I'm a widow so I have my side and the dogs have, and know, their side.
They are labs so do cast constantly, they lie on old single duvets that I was regularly and I also hoover the whole bed daily.

mondaytosunday · 10/09/2022 23:22

Yes. I love having them with me for a cuddle and know they are on my bed.

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