Dogs on beds

Neen, your doggy is gorgeous xxx

in 2012, I remember Radio4 had a discussion on this subject. 50% admitted to allowing their doggies to share the bed, I would not have it any other way! My dogs, my business!

I agree Esspee, also most dogs I’ve known have been working animals rather than pets.

I've had dog's all of my life - I currently have 3 and they all sleep in my bedroom.
On not in the bed.
One will have a stroke and cuddle and then he goes off to his own bed (at the side of mine) and the remaining two sleep at the end of the bed on their blanket.

Through a pretty awful couple of years, they have given me more comfort, pleasure, affection and laughter than the majority of people.
My view is also, my dogs, my house so my rules.
I talk to them too....

You are not the only one OP. Nowadays there are untold numbers of dog owners who turn their pets into child substitutes for their own gratification.
I love dogs. Dogs who are allowed to be dogs. Ones who walk to heel because they wish to obey their owner. Who are respected for all their wonderful qualities and treated appropriately which most certainly does not include taking them into your bed.

Suggest you tell your friend to mind her own beeswax!
It is your dog and if you are happy with it sleeping on your bed, that is up to you.
I personally wouldn't allow that, but my last cat used to sleep on my bed, my current one sleeps on my laundry basket at the end of my bed. As long as you practice sensible hygiene, keep up with the flea drops etc it's fine.
Having a pet sleep on your bed,can be great company at night, it's totally up to you if you allow it.

Our Bichon sleeps in-between us in bed every night.

Your dog, your house, your bed, so your rules.

I myself wouldn't share my bed with a dog, if I had one, but have happily shared it with every cat I have ever had.

All my dogs have slept on my bed except an elderly rescue dog who never learnt to climb the stairs.

Fine if it’s your bed, but Please not in a hotel.

Chestnut

Why not just keep the bedroom door shut. The idea of having an animal in your bed turns my stomach. If you could see all the non-human micro organisms between the fur and in the saliva maybe you wouldn't do it, but it's your choice of course. Just remember where they might have been sniffing and licking on their last walk.

You are clearly someone who has never owned a dog or any animal. Far too fussy and quite ignorant about how humans interact with animals. I have always owned dogs and yes, I now have a dog who has his own bed in our bedroom since one of my lovely dogs died and he no longer wanted to sleep in the kitchen by the Aga like he had always done. Dogs are not dirty as you clearly employ.

My first dog of three I was told not to allow on bed...later I so regretted that because when he was not well I would have loved to have had him on my bed to keep an eye on him instead once I had to lie on the kitchen floor. I had said 'no' so many times when he was a puppy he could not relax on my bed. So my next one was welcome and such a joy till she had some kind of stroke when she was five after which she would only sleep by dog flap in the kitchen and is often in the garden. She got spooked by something in my house during a thunderstorm and only comes up to my bed if there are fireworks when she lays on top of me to protect me. So another dog and she is bliss. she nestles up at night and at any time I feel anxious just reach my hand out and give her a stroke...so calming as it is proved by the oxytocin that is released. I bless my luck and my Schnoodle Ivy x. Not all dogs are good bed companions but if you find one it's the best thing ever. During fireworks Ivy is under the bed.

So does this one - and she likes being on my subbed too!

This one sleeps on my bed. ?

My dogs have always slept in the kitchen or utility. They’re fed there and contained by a child safety gate if toddlers are around. This is necessary because huge 11 month old lab would knock one over from love not aggression.
I don’t choose to sleep with. My dogs but it’s personal choice.

I have no dogs but 4 cats. They all lie on the bed during the day but at night they are taken out of the bedroom and go to their own cosy beds on the landing outside the bedroom door. They would disturb us too much overnight, young cats who charge around and wrestle! But I see nothing wrong with pets on the bed if it suits.

Sorry to hear you had lost your dog She777 they are such a big part of our lives, you will have so many lovely memories I'm sure

She777 so sorry to read your sad news. It's a special kind of pain. Just remember the wonderful memories your best friend left you with.

grannylyn65

What does End of mean ?

its used by people who want to shut down a discussion. It rarely works and I think its a bit rude

Eloethan

I think it should be entirely your choice. It's got nothing to do with your friend.

Personally, I wouldn't mind a dog on the bed (but not in the bed - as I have seen in some YouTube clips).

I do think owners have to be a little careful of over-cossetting their dogs though because I think it can make the dog possessive and sometimes over-protective of their owner. I think I read somewhere, or heard on TV, that owners of small dogs can sometimes get in the habit of picking them up a lot. The dog interprets this as they are guarding their owner and can develop over-protective behaviour - growling, snapping, etc.

its usually caused by stress if they are picked up when they don't want to be...and the owner thinks its cute and encourages it, which further stresses the dog.

Our dogs have always slept in their own beds - when you have several of medium size there is no other option! I too dislike that 'doggy' smell which I mainly associate with longer haired breeds, but our dog quilts and blankets are changed twice per week. We wash them in a Moorland Rider pet wash bag which retains all the hair!

You do what you want, she is your dog and makes you happy.

your dog, your bed, your choice. I have had dogs who were co sleepers and dogs who just wouldn't.

My dog passed away last Tuesday. She slept on or bed every night, she was my confidante, I auditioned for X Factor to her and she told me not to bother, she was my whole world. I think each to their own if you want to have your pet as a member of the family you should and don’t let anyone else tell you how to live your life.

It's not necessary to smell 'doggy'. The dog smell was one reason I didn't want a dog but now that I have one, I've realised it's not necessary with good hygiene and just keeping the dogs clean and bathed.