My boyfriend and I have a beagle fox terrior mix. She has been sleeping in her crate for a while now and we would like for her to sleep with us. What is the best age to do this with? How would you suggest making the transition?
2007-10-17 02:51:12 · 43 answers · asked by Bailey B 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wow, Ok so a pet bed is the way to go! Point taken!
Second since I dont believe in marriage or SIN... then NO we are not sinning... This is not a religious question... so keep your religion to your self!
Thank you to all the other answers...
I believe a pet bed is the way we will go!
2007-10-17 02:57:29 · update #1
They say the bond between owner and dog is strengthened if a dog sleeps in your bed. I never bought a crate when I first got my puppy and she would not stay in the bed I made for her on the floor. I was worried that she would get up and pee on the floor while I was sleeping. I put her in bed with me at 8 weeks old, she slept between my legs and never moved, I was aware she was there so I never moved either. When she woke up to go out she woke me too so I never had any accidents with her as I was able to get her outside in time.
She is two now and still sleeps in bed with me, a couple of times my mom has visited and she has stayed in my room with me, needless to say my dog had to sleep on the floor and wasn't happy about it, she got up numerous times and tried to get into bed with me so this became a problem.
I love having her sleep with me, however, she is a 60lb weimaraner and she tends to hog the bed and leave me with no room, also I have to change the bedding weekly because of the dog hair. She's not allowed on the sheets I have a blanket on top of my sheets which she sleeps on.
If your dog is fine in the crate then I'd leave her there. It's a personal choice as to whether or not you want to have the dog in the bed, once she starts to sleep there it will be a very hard habit to break and if you have a b/f then it will make certain times really difficult if you catch my drift. Also some dogs become very possessive of the bed sometimes not allowing the "partner" on the bed. If the dog bonds with you then she might become aggressive towards your b/f and not allow him on the bed, I've seen this happen where the husband has slept on the couch for over a year because the wifes dog will not allow him on the bed. Also if you do decide to do this then the dog must be invited up EVERY time, you must get on the bed then invite your dog on so they don't see the bed as theirs but as your bed, this is important.
It's the same as the furniture, if you dont' want the dog on your furniture then NEVER allow them up on the couch, not even once or you'll never get them off. We have that problem now, my sisters dog was allowed on the sofas so no matter what we do she gets up on them every day, it's a very hard habit to break.
Good luck
2007-10-17 03:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on when you plan to trust her out of her cage in general. Keep in mind that you will be asleep :) and that dogs never really sleep the whole night through. If you are fine with the idea that someday you may wake up to find her doing something she shouldn't, go ahead. Also, an often overlooked part of crating animals is that they are where they are supposed to be in an emergency. Many animals perish in fires because they hide. It is a lot easier to grab a crate than chase down something that is just as scared as you, and twice as fast.
2007-10-17 02:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Gretchen K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you may want to listen to these people and get my GrandPuppy a bed of her own, but you can put it in your room. I know she is used to the crate, but I worry about what if something happens and she can't get out of the crate. I agree, you may not want her to sleep in bed with you, but make her a place close to you on the floor.
And to the person who says you are "sinning." I think is someone else's place to "judge" - and that person is a MUCH higher power than they are!! I'm not very religious, but I believe I remember a preacher quoting from the bible once - something about - "Judge not....lest ye be judged" something like that!! Take care!!
2007-10-17 05:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by Fireant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My animals have always slept with me right from day 1 when I got them. The last dog I got was only 6 weeks old when I got her and I knew she was going to be a big big dog (lab) So I said shes' not getting in the bed, she will get older and take the bed up. But the second night we got her, hubby snuck her in bed with us. Now shes 3 and no room for me lol Only thing to worry about I guess is if the puppy will pee the bed, mine didn't she used her puppy pads and after 6 pm at night we didn't let her have any water until the next day when we got up so she wouldnt have to go pee. Started letting her out at 6am and now shes used to that but now that shes older she gets water or whatever until she goes to bed.
2007-10-17 02:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by bunniekisses32 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no age for a puppy to sleep in the bed with the owners. The dog needs his/her own bed. If you think he/she is ready to leave the crate then go buy her a dog bed. If you want her to be close then have the bed in your bedroom
2007-10-17 02:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some dogs won't like to sleep in the bed and if she's already accustomed to sleeping in her crate...she may prefer that. Once you start having her sleep in the bed, you won't be able to turn back - make sure it's something you both want!!
2007-10-17 02:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by j 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This rather relies upon on have been you prefer him to sleep. in case you nevertheless could like him upstairs yet no longer on the mattress i could propose this. post a childs stair gate on your mattress room door. Get a duvet off the industry. you're able to purchase seconds which potential they are not stable sufficient for shops they could have a mark or stitched badly. fold it up & placed it infront of the gate so the dogs can see you even though it can't get in. If it whines cries and so on overlook approximately it do no longer talk or seem @ the dogs. i be attentive to it rather is stressful yet once you supply in to the whines wimpers and so on the dogs has gained & your lower back to sq. one. in case your wanting the dogs to sleep down stairs, the comparable applies yet as a replace of the gate close the door so he can't get upstairs. do no longer circulate to the dogs basically overlook approximately, he will learn interior a pair of days & the wimpers will supply up
2016-10-09 09:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how trustworthy you think the dog is. I would recommend keeping her in her crate until she is at least a year old. Then try one or two nights out and see how she does. You sleep with your bedroom door closed, right? You don't want her roaming the halls getting into trouble when you are sleeping.
2007-10-17 02:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest waiting until she absolutely, positively knows where the bathroom is. I would also suggest waiting until she's big enough that you can feel her. You don't want to roll over on her and not know it! i'd say 8 months-1 year old. Before you move her to your bed, try out the couch while you're watching TV. See if she'll snuggle up and pass out while you're hanging out.
Happy Sleeping!
2007-10-17 02:57:42 · answer #9 · answered by Emily D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The crate is actually the best place for the dog, but if you insist - start her any time you want - just be prepared to launder the bed linen a bit more frequently.
2007-10-17 02:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋