My boyfriend and I are having a debate on whether or not our(my) Pekingese should be allowed on the couch. I wanted to see how many other people allow their pets that shed on furniture?
2007-09-17 06:00:41 · 67 answers · asked by ajruff2000 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I do. They are a member of our family. Even when my furniture was brand new they were allowed !!
2007-09-17 06:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by ® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially for a small dog. If you're concerned about shedding or possible staining, then you could put a towel or sheet on the couch while the dog is on it. When I vacuum the floor, I use the small brush attachment and vacuum the furniture, too. It takes only a couple of extra minutes, and whether it's a dog or a cat, we enjoy our animals, so doing the extra vacuuming and care is worth the pleasure we have from being with them.
2007-09-17 06:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by SB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two cats and a dog, and they are all allowed on the couch. My boyfriend and I both like having the pets on the couch with us. Plus, we have wood floors, and even though my dog has her own bed, she is still more comfortable on the couch. She isn't possessive over the couch or anything, so we don't have a problem with it. And I have come to the reality that when you have pets, they are going to shed, and there is nothing you can do about it. So we just vacuum a lot.
2007-09-17 06:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stark 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I do. But a friend of mine has a dog, and she doesn't let her dog on her couch. When she wants to pet the dog, she usually sits on the floor with the dog. But I don't like sitting on the floor. If you won't let the dog be where you are, then I don't see the point of getting a dog in the first place. Maybe a compromise would be allowing the dog on the couch, but not the bed.
2007-09-17 08:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I allow my dog on the couch, but there are rules. She has to wait until I say it's okay and tell her to come on up. She also can only be on the part of the couch that I put a blanket on (keeps the shedding contained and easy to clean by washing the blanket). I don't let her be a brat about it. Any brattiness and she is back to the floor!
2007-09-17 06:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HI there,
I do believe this is a personal Preference
Also I think it is dependent on the size of your pup as We are owned by Poms and Yorkies and they are all very small
My hubby has two Australian Cattle Dogs and they where never allowed on the furniture and it was a unwritten rule they seen the small pups on the furniture but they never really had a desire to jump up on it as they have nice thick pads to lie on
so Again it is a personal Preference but again I would not know what to do If I was sitting on the sofa and I didn't have my Babies there with me to cuddle
Tell your Boyfriend to get his own sofa so he has nothing to complain about
Take Care
Anne
2007-09-17 06:24:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely do NOT allow my dog on the couch. HOWEVER, I have only had larger dogs. A small lap dog like a pekinese, pomeranian or other similar small companion dog such as the daschund that I babysit, yes, they are allowed on the couch, as are all three of the cats. You just have to keep the vacuum handy. I suggest the purple model dyson vaccuum. It really does a wonderful job and is worth the money.
You can train your dog to only sit on one part of the couch that you keep covered, making hair clean-up much easier. It's kinda hard with a lap dog, they just want to be on or by you all the time. They are SO cute, aren't they? Hope this helps, I know I've taken both sides here, but there just isn't enough room for a big dog on the couch. It's MINE! : )
2007-09-17 06:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by The Cat 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I have allowed all of my dogs on the couch and even in bed. I put a sheet on the couch and my dogs always have stayed only on the sheet.
Of course I use to spoil my dogs (both have died the last Lab was on July 6, 2007)
2007-09-17 06:21:04 · answer #8 · answered by Lynn M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two mutt puppies (about 60lbs each) that I have allowed on the couch since we got them at 8 weeks, they are now about 10 months old. However they know that if there is company that they have to give up their spots for the company. Since we take our dogs everywhere with us they have also learned that they are not allowed on other peoples couches and do very well at staying off. I think it is just how you personally feel about the dog being on the couch and if you are able to let the dog know you are still the alpha and they do not become possessive over it.
2007-09-17 06:10:44 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I always buy a couch that is big enough for my fiance and I and our two dogs.
However, if we need the room for more people, they will move with no problem. You can allow the dog on the couch as long as it's trained well to understand you are still the boss.
2007-09-17 06:07:27 · answer #10 · answered by Madison 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have dogs and cats (not declawed) all allowed on the couches and bed. My cats really show no interest in scratching the furniture even. I think all animals respect you still while thankful you chose to share with them. I just do more sheet washing than normal sometimes, and couch vaccuuming.
2007-09-17 06:13:02 · answer #11 · answered by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋