Doggies on the furniture?

[Daisy Jo]

I'm just curious... How many other mastiff owners allow their dogs to be on the furniture? Daisy is allowed to be on one couch in the living room, but no other furniture in the house. she knows this and only gets on the one. Its one of her favorite spots to be. She occasionally tries to get up on our bed, especially when my husbands alarm clock goes off...she wants to help wake him up, and sometimes does with lots of kisses on the hand, if she can reach it. But we dont let her up there, cause she thinks the couch is partly hers, and we dont want her thinking the same thing about the bed. Lol. (And, thankfully, our bed is too high for her to climb up on). But, what about the rest of you? Do your doggies have furniture privilages?

 

[dmouse66]

as a pup he is not allowed on any furniture. He has a bit of a stubborn dominant streak going and will try to claim it all...

 

[STEVSH]

No furniture here either. Dogs belong on the floor in my house

 

[dpenning]

We allow dogs on the furniture in "their" side of the house. The kitchen and family room are on the dog side. Formal areas and bedrooms are off limits.

 

[Bantu]

No furniture here either. Dogs belong on the floor in my house

This surprised and startled me. I have never heard anyone, and I mean ANYONE say such a thing. Why would you make your dog lay on the floor??? Maybe you should try sleeping a couple nights on the floor and see how you feel. This seems outrageous to me. Does anyone else find this absolutely absurd? Please do not buy anymore pets!

 

[Sabrina]

I don't think it's absurd at all...

Our 6 year old pit/dingo is the queen of the house- I will let her on the couch to snuggle with me sometimes and on the bed in the mornings to snuggle....she is only allowed on furniture if she's given permission, but when not on furniture she definitely needs a nice fluffy dog bed...

Dino, the 3 year old corso, was not allowed on furniture ever until about 1 1/2 years, when he stopped challenging Noe for dominance- now, every blue moon, we will let him jump on to snuggle a bit, but he quickly gets hot and restless- this dog prefers a cold, hard floor to any other sleeping arrangements- we have bought him countless nice beds and he bypasses them for the hard floor

In my opinion, keeping dogs off the furniture, unless they are given permission, maintains the rank in the household- allowing an animal to claim any furniture in the home as their territory is a recipe for disaster

 

[aphayes96]

I know many people that don't allow their dogs on furniture and it's a personal preference! I make my dog obey anyones house rules when we visit... BUT...My dogs are allowed on the couch with me when I say it's ok. They know the "off" command and have been great about it since I'm pretty firm about consistency. Samson, our dog of 11 yrs that passed two years ago was a bit of a couch hog in the end... but as he was lame and had a heart condition... I pretty much deemed that I'd rather him be on the couch and livin' in luxury for the last years. I can replace the couch. Not the dog. Gimli sleeps at the foot of our bed and Sam did too until he couldn't get down anymore. I guess I'd sum it up by saying as long as they know the "off" commands and obey... I'm cool with furniture doggies. Grady, at 3 months can't jump on the couch yet but we are training him "off" right now. I wouldn't let a dog be on the couch if they were trying to bump me or taking over, i.e. dominance of any sort. That's an immediate OFF! My Mom thinks I'm crazy to let the "beasts" on the furniture. Ha!

 

[STEVSH]

My dog is an actual dog. Dogs sleep on floors/dog beds, etc. Humans don't need to because guess what? Humans are superior to canines. Once my dogs start to pay the bills, cook, and clean the house, then we'll let them up.

Our older dog Blue is allowed up on one couch when we give her permission. But Topaz hasn't earned her right up there yet. And she's fine with it. She loves her mattress on the floor. And I love keeping my couches in beautiful condition.
It's a personal preference like someone else said.

And I plan on buying so many more pets you just wont believe it! Muahahahahahahaahaaaaaaaa!

 

[AKBull]

Junior is allowed on the couch. He has his "spot" at the end. While I would be ok with him sleeping on the bed (the cat does), my wife forbids it. So he sleeps in the bedroom closet when we go to sleep.

 

[Diesel2011]

Furniture is a preferences.....



p.s....Calling someone absurd for not allowing a pet of any kind on their furniture is "WELL, ILL BE NICE AND LEAVE IT AT THAT"......OR maybe you can just start buying his furniture and then making the rules...

 

[STEVSH]

LOL in the closet? I love how they pick out weird places to sleep sometimes. Topaz will go sleep on the bathroom rug in front of the shower during the summer. Never understood it.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

ours are allowed only after the understand the house rules and who all these wonderful comfy things belong to. Until then the floors/dog beds are all theirs. Once the order is set then they can be invited up to spend time (they don't sleep there at night as I hate things on my blankets). Puppies until completely house broken sleep in kennels and the adults on their beds.

 

[Cody]

We have dog beds on every floor of our house, so that is where they sleep.
Our furniture is ours, that and we have white leather in the living room so is already a PIA to keep clean with kids
In the media room down stairs, we have brown leather, so at times, when invited they are allowed up. Joe and Aurora more so, Cribs is not so much as she is a dominant girl, and it goes right to her head
But they NEVER get up without "asking" (looking at us, then the couch) if we say no then they are happy on their beds.
In our bed is a never.
They each have a dog bed in our bedroom, and know their own beds.
Joe's is in the walk in as well, lmao. He loves the closet for some reason so we moved his bed in there.

 

[Daisy Jo]

Wow...lots of input, and a little more heated than i expected. Funny how with raising dogs, people's opinons vary as much as they do when talking about raising kids.and how quickly some are to judge or take offense to someone's personal preference. I think, to each his own. I, too, know many people who do not allow dogs on furniture at all, some allow them only in specific places, and some - total free rein. I do agree with those who dont let them up on the bed. That is our place, not hers. Plus im not a fan of the hair everywhere. Daisy has a bed in our room, however, she is kenneled at night. She took to potty training VERY quickly and easily, and rarely has accidents, only if we are too busy, not paying attention. And they are always right in front of the back door. So, she was telling us, we just didnt notice. But, who wants to wake up to a possible landmine or mini lake?

Also, she's a big time chewer...but arent they all? She particularly likes socks, gloves, and the occasional wire. (Aka, i am on my 2nd phone charger, as she got ahold of my 1st one). I have a friend who's doberman loved socks, but had to be put down around 18 months because she swallowed one she could not pass and it led to serious complications. But i wouldnt let a 6 mo. Old infant wander around unsupervised, same goes for a pup. And lord know what she'd get into if she had several hours of freedom while we were all asleep. The only way to keep her safe and out of trouble is to keep an eye on her. Cant do that while snoozing.
One of the most amazng things about this breed, ive found, is how bright they are, quick to learn, and so eager to please. She desperately wants to be a good girl and to be on our 'good side'. Daisy is only allowed on the one couch and she doesnt push it with any of the other furniture. Unless, of course, there is something deliciously tempting on the countertop or table. But thats a whole other story. But i love to snuggle with her on our comfy sofa, and so does the rest of the family.

 

[Archie]

My dog is an actual dog. Dogs sleep on floors/dog beds, etc. Humans don't need to because guess what? Humans are superior to canines. Once my dogs start to pay the bills, cook, and clean the house, then we'll let them up.

Just have to say that I consider this an improper attitude for anyone who has pets and quite irrational as well. After all, children don't pay the bills, and until a certain age don't cook or clean the house, either, but are certainly allowed on the furniture and are not (except in pathological households) considered inferior to adults.

There may be valid reasons for keeping pets off the furniture, e.g. wanting to preserve the furniture from shedding, worries about animals damaging the furniture (especially puppies), etc. Yours, however, isn't one of them.

 

[Cody]

hmmm...
Children are also not dominant, powerful, working breed dogs, with the physical ability to seriously injure or kill you, if they so wanted.
My dogs are that, they are dogs and I do not humanize or compare with my child.
Forgetting that is often what leads to problems. A Corso WILL take advantage of you and challenge you if it senses weakness in your leadership.
They are constantly pushing the boundaries to know where they are, and subtle in their dominance.
Also I fully expect my child to take care of me when I am old, lol. I tell him all the time that he will be changing my diapers when I am as old as his Great Grandma
Comparing Children to dogs is absurd IMO, it is 2 very different things.

 

[Bantu]

hmmm...
Children are also not dominant, powerful, working breed dogs, with the physical ability to seriously injure or kill you, if they so wanted.
My dogs are that, they are dogs and I do not humanize or compare with my child.
Forgetting that is often what leads to problems. A Corso WILL take advantage of you and challenge you if it senses weakness in your leadership.
They are constantly pushing the boundaries to know where they are, and subtle in their dominance.
Also I fully expect my child to take care of me when I am old, lol. I tell him all the time that he will be changing my diapers when I am as old as his Great Grandma
Comparing Children to dogs is absurd IMO, it is 2 very different things.

I doubt your dogs have the temperament of true working Corso's. Are you selectively breeding them for a hard temperament and traits that lend themselves to a working Corso? Are your dogs really that rank driven to where they constantly test you? If you do breed them as working Corso's what avenues have you chosen to work them?

 

[Cody]

I doubt your dogs have the temperament of true working Corso's. Are you selectively breeding them for a hard temperament and traits that lend themselves to a working Corso? Are your dogs really that rank driven to where they constantly test you? If you do breed them as working Corso's what avenues have you chosen to work them?

Awwww lmao! You are funny.
I am not a breeder. I am one of the few who is passionate about the breed, but has no desire to be a breeder, there are more then enough out there already
And as for my dogs, well the older one's lines are literally right off the Farm in Manefredi (Southern Italy).Definitely not show lines, but she is trained as a therapy dog. So no, she is not used in a "working" aka bite work venue. Could she? Absolutely, but that is not what I want to do with her.

The pup's father was trained/worked in French Ring, as was mom, as I am in the process of training her now
Her mom was imported from Southern Italy, a mix of old farm Corso and Dyrium, dad was bred by my breeder and is old Cerberus x Paoletti.
And yes, the pups breeder does breed for true temperment, high drive, working lines. Which is WHY she breeds so rarely. She doesn't want to produce a huge number of pups with high drive and hard temp to find homes for.
And just for you Bantu, here are pics of mom (Fornax) and Dad (Beni)
Any more questions?
How is your "dog" doing there Bantu?

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

I doubt your dogs have the temperament of true working Corso's. Are you selectively breeding them for a hard temperament and traits that lend themselves to a working Corso? Are your dogs really that rank driven to where they constantly test you? If you do breed them as working Corso's what avenues have you chosen to work them?

LOL! That is very amusing, you who are above displaying your dogs here as we are not worthy or doing anything besides letting everyone else know what they are doing wrong with their dogs think you should be taken seriously when you talk about the "true working" temperament of a cane corso? Yet you have yet to post anything that would lead us to believe that you have any experience with any breed of dog let alone a mastiff, or a working Cane Corso.

LOL! You are always good for a laugh!

 

[Marrowshard]

Back on topic: When we only had the one couch (an elderly, half-shredded second-hander from my sister in law), the dog was allowed on one end, on a blanket that we left there to protect the couch. When we were able, we bought a decent couch for the humans that live here and we retired the old one. Now Oscar's allowed only on the "dog couch" if he wants. The master bedroom and anything in it is off limits, as is the "human couch". He does have a doggy bed in the living room, right next to the couch, but he doesn't use it much unless he's got a cow hoof to chew on or a treat he wants to keep to himself. His kennel is available to him if he should want it, but aside from storing his toys in there he doesn't show a lot of interest.
We've never had a problem with him challenging a human who tries to sit there (it's ratty, but more comfy for just crashing on plus we don't care if a drink gets spilled) and most of the time Oscar will just squish up onto one cushion anyway.
I guess the point is: he doesn't have free rein over all the furniture, but since we already had a dirty old couch we let him sit there if he wants. I think if you want your dog to have a comfy spot then that's fine, just make sure you lay down some rules if needed. Oscar's not allowed to have food on the couch and he still has to sleep in his kennel at night.
Hope this helps!

~Marrow