I suspected some manageable distance might give her some independence and ease her separation anxiety, while giving me a much-needed break.
As we installed the gate at the top of the stairs, my heart trembled in my chest. We were doing the right thing for our daughter, but what were we doing to our dog? I worried Finley would come scampering up the stairs, see the white metal barrier and unleash incessant barking. Maybe even jump the gate. In a small way, it felt like we were locking Finley out of a part of our lives. How could you not let a family member access an entire portion of your house?
And here I was, I was doing just that. How would our Velcro dog deal with all of this? She seemed to accept the fact that our bedrooms were no longer hers to roam whenever she pleased. Night was more of a challenge, but nothing compared to how I thought it would be. Finley whined at the gate for a few minutes the first week or so. There was no barking, no shrieking, no panicked pacing or panting like I had feared. Call me crazy, but I think Finley is sleeping better too.
Sometimes I miss being so close to her every waking and sleeping moment, but I still get to walk and bike with her and kick a ball for her to chase in our backyard. I still curl up with her every evening on the living room floor, taking in the scent of her soft body made warmer by her constant running around all day. Most nights, she sweetly sighs in agreement. Are your dog not allowed in certain parts of the house?
Stay informed! Get tips and exclusive deals. Oct Sep Dogs allowed on the furniture may gravitate to the couch at night. Some people will never allow dogs to sleep in their room, while others love to snuggle with their pup right next to them in bed. And both solutions are fine. If everybody who uses the bed is comfortable and safe, there is no problem just because one or more of you happens to be a dog.
Choosing where to have your dog sleep is ultimately up to you, but here are some more points to consider:. If you want to calm your dog down or your fluffy friend has problems falling asleep, turn this video on and he will fall asleep in a couple of minutes:.
Good to know Where should your dog sleep: Pros and cons of the various options 21 May But…where should your dog sleep? Puppies and their sleeping needs Puppies see their parents as role models. Try to follow these tips: Avoid leaving your puppy in a separate room Allow your puppy to sleep next to you, ideally in a crate Gradually get your puppy into the habit of sleeping somewhere else in the house Leaving your puppy alone at night or during sleeping time could be dangerous.
Puppies may feel lonely and in need of company. Adult dogs and sleeping needs An adult dog that someone has had for a while is a different story. Should I allow my dog to sleep in my bed? The choice also depends on your dog. All dogs are different and they have different needs. If your dog gets into trouble at night it might be best to keep him in the bedroom or crate.
Most dogs prefer to lie next to you and they would also sleep there, if they could choose. Joined: Apr 4, Messages: 8, Likes Received: Mine sleep downstairs coz Max isn't allowed to climb stairs since his op on his cruciate ligament sp?
Max is my dobie so I can't carry him up, if he was smaller I would I think its all personal preferance and if you are happy with your dog upstairs then its the right thing, if your not then its the wrong thing. Joined: Aug 2, Messages: 8, Likes Received: I don't have an upstairs as I have 'half a small house' - the spacious ground floor of a converted terraced house.
As he often gets off the bed at night to go out to sleep there it hasn't been a big issue - he respects boundaries a great deal. That has helped when my cat had kittens 2 weeks ago - he has been used to sleeping away for some time and isn't at all upset now the bedroom is Kitten Country and he's not allowed in. He knew straight away something different was going on when she gave birth, and has very respectfully kept out, I would have to drag him in there now.
Might be different when they start eating and running around though - but they will have a baby gate at the door to stop him getting their food and plundering the litter tray! Joined: Jun 24, Messages: 3, Likes Received: Hector sleeps upstairs on the landing and Throp prefers to sleep at the bottom of the stairs by the front door. When we go away sometimes they sleep in the kitchen at my dads or in the same room if its a hotel.
Our room isn't dog proofed enough for them to sleep in there at night. I find they sleep in much later when in the same room and means i don't have to get out of bed to check on them. Throp also has sleep aggression apart from being too big for sharing. Joined: Apr 30, Messages: 21, Likes Received: My 2 have the run of the house Candy prefers to lay on her bed in our bedroom or under our bed.
Sky prefers to lay at the top of the stairs and on the settees. I see no problem with allowing a dog to sleep upstairs, but don't do it if you want to keep at least one part of your house fur free :laugh:. Joined: Feb 26, Messages: 4, Likes Received: Mine are crated downstairs and I would only let them sleep upstairs if they were sick I just don't like animals in the bedroom.
But theres no problem with it and don't believe all the rubbish about how it will make them dominant over you. Activist ;. Joined: Mar 28, Messages: 26, Likes Received: 17, Joined: Jul 21, Messages: 4, Likes Received: The setter occasionally sneaks up but I don't mind. You must log in or sign up to post here. Show Ignored Content. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account?
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