Is your dog(s) allowed on the couch? - Page 14

Wolfiesmom · 10-15-2010, 07:19 PM

No I don't let Wolfie on the couch or the bed. I let him do front paws if he wants loves, and he does get as much of himself as he can in my lap, but not touching the couch.

Deuce · 10-15-2010, 07:19 PM

Yes, my boy will be allowed on the couch. We don't have nice furniture by any means LOL.

PUN · 10-15-2010, 08:48 PM

Drago is allowed everywhere but the furniture and the bed.

Miikkas mom · 10-15-2010, 09:39 PM

For those of you that do allow your dogs on the couch, bed, etc. here’s a tip to help keep dog hair at bay; Well, I guess first of all, you should be covering your couch with blankets, sheets, or whatever. Anyway, I have found that if I throw the couch-covers into the dryer with a damp sock (or a washcloth works too) and a dryer sheet, the lint trap will catch almost all of the dog hairs and the blanket comes out 99% free of hair and smelling clean. Even if I throw the blankets in for just a few minutes the lint trap will be full of hair. I do this in between washings.

I also do the same thing with my bed comforter/blankets. Just 15 minuets, or so, in the dryer and they will be hair-free.

Of course, I have to run the blankets through a complete wash cycle almost weekly, it seems, but in between washings this works pretty well. Plus, it’s a lot easier than vacuuming loose blankets!!

Miss Molly May · 10-15-2010, 09:47 PM

Yes, thats funny this question came up I just got heck from my breeder because I sent her a pic of Molly sitting on the couch!!!! She said couches are for pack leader "NO DOG ON COUCH"

JustMeLeslie · 10-15-2010, 11:03 PM

Victor our male shepherd has his own lazy boy ottaman. He likes to lay on that so he can easily look out our big window. The puppy has her own orthapedic bed that can accomodate a full grown shepherd. Otherwise Victor likes the floor he will not lay on a bed it has to be his ottaman or the floor. The puppy we are doing a real big no no with she sleeps in our bed. She is so good in the bed though and sleeps at the foot with the fan blowing on her. We do not have to have an alarm clock she wakes us up every morning with kisses.

Dennq · 10-15-2010, 11:20 PM

All four paws on the floor at my house. I will let the dogs put their two front paws on my lap or the edge of the bed but that's it.

When my Mom passed away I started taking care of her Sheltie and he was spoiled rotten.
It took a long time for me to stop him from begging, stealing food, getting up on the furniture, bed; everything was on his terms. What made it worse is he is almost totally deaf.

irongrl · 10-15-2010, 11:49 PM

The cats are allowed on the couch and bed. They make the most of it too

We'll probably let our dog (when we get one) do the same.

10-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#131 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	No I don't let Wolfie on the couch or the bed. I let him do front paws if he wants loves, and he does get as much of himself as he can in my lap, but not touching the couch. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

10-15-2010, 09:39 PM	#134 (permalink)
Miikkas mom Master Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 827	For those of you that do allow your dogs on the couch, bed, etc. here’s a tip to help keep dog hair at bay; Well, I guess first of all, you should be covering your couch with blankets, sheets, or whatever. Anyway, I have found that if I throw the couch-covers into the dryer with a damp sock (or a washcloth works too) and a dryer sheet, the lint trap will catch almost all of the dog hairs and the blanket comes out 99% free of hair and smelling clean. Even if I throw the blankets in for just a few minutes the lint trap will be full of hair. I do this in between washings. I also do the same thing with my bed comforter/blankets. Just 15 minuets, or so, in the dryer and they will be hair-free. Of course, I have to run the blankets through a complete wash cycle almost weekly, it seems, but in between washings this works pretty well. Plus, it’s a lot easier than vacuuming loose blankets!! __________________ Momma to: Miikka, 2-year old F Black & Red WGSL Scout, 5 year F calico cat Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge: Bella, 15 yr old GSD/Chow chow mix Annie, 16 yr old Black Cocker Spaniel Socks, 15 yr old Tuxedo cat

10-15-2010, 09:47 PM	#135 (permalink)
Miss Molly May Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,794	Yes, thats funny this question came up I just got heck from my breeder because I sent her a pic of Molly sitting on the couch!!!! She said couches are for pack leader "NO DOG ON COUCH" __________________ RIP Velcro aka Little Pipi 9years old (September 22, 2011) Can't wait to meet you again! Miss Molly May - born November 15th 2009 Mr. Chewy - born July 10th 2011

10-15-2010, 11:03 PM	#136 (permalink)
JustMeLeslie Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,116	Victor our male shepherd has his own lazy boy ottaman. He likes to lay on that so he can easily look out our big window. The puppy has her own orthapedic bed that can accomodate a full grown shepherd. Otherwise Victor likes the floor he will not lay on a bed it has to be his ottaman or the floor. The puppy we are doing a real big no no with she sleeps in our bed. She is so good in the bed though and sleeps at the foot with the fan blowing on her. We do not have to have an alarm clock she wakes us up every morning with kisses. __________________ Jamie Lee~blk GSD~6/24/10 Lola~mastiff mix~2/10/08 Samson~minpin~1/29/06 Grover~terrier mix~1/28/11 Victor~GSD~(RIP)

10-15-2010, 11:20 PM	#137 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	All four paws on the floor at my house. I will let the dogs put their two front paws on my lap or the edge of the bed but that's it. When my Mom passed away I started taking care of her Sheltie and he was spoiled rotten. It took a long time for me to stop him from begging, stealing food, getting up on the furniture, bed; everything was on his terms. What made it worse is he is almost totally deaf. __________________ On Earth Jake, Sheltie. 11 Dart, Border Collie. 8 Ranger, GSD. 1 In Heaven Flagg. Sheltie 1970-1984 Nitro. GSD 1999-2010 Garm. Rottie 1990-1999 Mike. Border Collie 1988-2001 Dad 1928-2008 Mom 1929-2009 I miss you all so very much! Last edited by Dennq; 10-15-2010 at 11:23 PM.

10-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#132 (permalink)
Deuce Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,833	Yes, my boy will be allowed on the couch. We don't have nice furniture by any means LOL.

10-15-2010, 08:48 PM	#133 (permalink)
PUN Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 27	Drago is allowed everywhere but the furniture and the bed.

10-15-2010, 11:49 PM	#138 (permalink)
irongrl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 332	The cats are allowed on the couch and bed. They make the most of it too We'll probably let our dog (when we get one) do the same. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Misty & Tiger At the bridge: Cats: Jo 1969-1990 Buster 1975-1991 Dogs: Smoky 1976-1987 Muffin 1976-1984

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