To: GOPBiker
When a dog shares the sleeping space it is elevated to equal status
46% of all dog owners let their dogs sleep in their bed, (as do my wife and I). We have two little blood thirsty rat terriers who have never shown any agression at all to us. All they want to do is please us.
But small critters, birds and other small dogs beware! I'm not saying that what your saying isn't true, I just don't believe it applies to all breeds.
To: dagoofyfoot
I believe you do not do the dog (of any breed) a favor by elevating it in the pack.
It is likely that other behaviors you exhibit to your dogs make clear to them you and your wife are higher in the pack order.
Even small dog bites hurt.
54 posted on
12/04/2013 8:01:56 PM PST by
GOPBiker
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To: dagoofyfoot
Our boxers sleep with us, no problems...well, they do snore loud.
56 posted on
12/04/2013 8:06:51 PM PST by
Irenic
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To: dagoofyfoot
Mine sleep with me.
However, when I say “Off” they jump off, no questions asked.
I reinforce this by arbitrarily throwing them off the bed or sofa, just because “I feel like it”.
They understand that even my seemingly capricious, weird whims are The Law.
I also periodically take whatever they’re eating or chewing right out of their mouth.
Everything here is MINE and it’s only on loan to them.
They get it.
118 posted on
12/04/2013 10:16:50 PM PST by
Salamander
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