If we don't let him sleep between us, he'll just stand there and whine until we give it, and we end up not being able to snuggle or anything from the puppy being there!
What's the best way to ween him without him hating us?
2006-10-20 18:46:00 · 17 answers · asked by "Teh" Leester 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs are pack animals.
There are really cool beds out there now in the pet stores that are good for big-boned dogs and their joints will be relieved of pressure. Put it near your bed in the bedroom if you have space.
If you can ... get him another dog-buddy! Dogs always prefer to sleep in a "pack" it's instinctual.
2006-10-20 20:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a golden retriever and the way I trained him not to come onto the bed was to crate train him. Whenever your dog comes onto the bed, you push him off and tell him "NO". If he doesn't listen, stick him into a crate (or if you don't have a crate, maybe a place behind a baby gate or something.) Your dog WILL whine, and will need to get use to it. But eventually he'll find another place to sleep. If you want to really be nice, get him a big ol' dog bed thing. Good Luck, and DON'T GIVE IN! You're the "leader".
2006-10-21 02:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by ahhchoochoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You two can snuggle and let puppy have the edge of the bed. There`s always room for three, no need to banish him from his comfort zone. As u can tell, I love dogs, so I shouldn`t even try to answer ur question, `cause the dog will win everytime. However, u might try getting him his own bed and placing it near urs and be consistent in putting him in it every night until he gets the idea that is where he is to sleep. Good luck.
2006-10-21 02:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by flamingo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time he gets on the bed, gently push him off. Do it with the kind of emotion you would use when waving away a fly. You dont make eye contact and say "I'm so sorry baby fly!" do you? If you give it attention while pushing him off he's just more likely to get back up. Be strong and CONSISTENT! If it means shutting your bedroom door and getting some ear plugs for a few days then you have to. But this could turn into a big problem if you dont stop it now.
2006-10-21 02:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by Zoidberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give in.
If you give in once he knows you'll give in again. You don't have to worry about him liking you, he already loves you, otherwise he wouldn't want to snuggle. If he whines, just put him outside your room or in his crate. He might whine some more, but eventuall, if you keep firm, he'll realise that YOU'RE the boss, not him. And then he'll be happier, because dogs like knowing who the boss is. You'll also be happier because your dog will be listening to you more.
Try taking him to obedience classes, that always does wonders for a dogs disposition and happiness.
2006-10-21 02:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by dotman10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, he won't hate you.
Crate train him. Put him in the crate to sleep at night. Problem solve. If you have not crate trained him, he may make a fuss the first few nights, but don't give in,
After a few weeks, he should be able to sleep out again, without getting on the bed. How about getting him a bed to sleep on in your room.
2006-10-21 01:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You started all of this by thinking it was no big thing of him sleeping with you.
This is a problem that you won't win at.
If you put the dog out & he whines he will bother you & neighbers if you have them close by.
You may put up with the whining but will your neighbors?
One thought maybe you could squish him between you & he may move away. So when you go to bed don't give him any room between you.
2006-10-21 02:03:36 · answer #7 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a dog bed and a nice soft, blanket and put it right beside your bed. When he gets out just keep putting him back in and tell him to stay. He'll catch on pretty quick and learn to sleep there. Even covering him up with the blanket might help. Good Luck.
2006-10-21 02:04:53 · answer #8 · answered by d and p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN YOU FIND THE ANSWER LET ME KNOW LOL.
I HAVE 2 DOGS AND ME AND MY BF HAVE THEM ON THE BED EVERY NIGHT.
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES WE PUSH THEM OFF THEY STILL CREEP BACK ON THE BED WHEN WE GONE BACK 2 SLEEP.THEY HAVE A LOVELY BIG BED WITH A DOUBLE QUILT IN IT BUT THEY WONT KEEP OFF OUR BED.
YOU COULD TRY GETTING A BABY GATE THEN GET HIM A NICE SOFT BED AND PUT IT IN THE HALL HE'LL STILL BE ABLE 2 SEE YOU THEN BUT NOT GET IN THE BEDROOM BUT IF YOU ARE GOING 2 DO THAT THEN DO IT STR8 AWAY B4 HE GET'S OLDER SO HE'S USED 2 IT.
I TRYED THAT BUT IT DIDN'T WORK BECAUSE MINE WAS SO USED 2 SLEEPING WITH ME AND IT WAS IT OK B4 WHEN I WAS ON MY OWN IN A DOUBLE BED BUT MY BF MOVED 3 YEAR'S AGO AND THAT'S WHEN THE FUN STARTED.
DONT WORRY ABOUT HIM NOT LIKING YOU HE WILL ALLWAY'S LOVE YOU THAT'S WHY HE WANT'S 2 BE NEAR YOU ALL THE TIME.
GOOD LUCK
2006-10-21 02:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have his own place to sleep? or is he crate trained? Is he just a puppy or an older dog?
A puppy should be taught (I know - its NOT easy) to sleep in his own bed. He is only allowed with you on YOUR invitation. YOU are the pack leader so you determine who sleeps where.
He will get over it.
2006-10-21 01:57:29 · answer #10 · answered by old_laughin_lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋