OS Pups Thread!

[ODogg]

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What's everyones view of allowing yoru dog to sleep in your bed? Sometimes my dog growls at me (not necessarily on the bed, just anywhere) and my co-worker says it's because I allow him in the bed and he thinks he is my equal because of that. I've read about it on the net and the issue seems split 50/50 as to whether to allow the dog on the bed or not and how that affects the wolf pack dynamic.

[jeremym480]

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What's everyones view of allowing yoru dog to sleep in your bed? Sometimes my dog growls at me (not necessarily on the bed, just anywhere) and my co-worker says it's because I allow him in the bed and he thinks he is my equal because of that. I've read about it on the net and the issue seems split 50/50 as to whether to allow the dog on the bed or not and how that affects the wolf pack dynamic.

My pug sleeps in his create but, sometimes I will allow him to get in bed when I'm watching TV or something. As far as my, my Pit Bull he sleep's on a dog bed beside my bed. He'll usually hop in my bed at night (to tell us good night) and after a few minutes I'll tell him to get down and he will.

I read somewhere it's not good to let them sleep with you but, sometimes I'll give in. Another thing I've read is to feed them after you eat so, that they know you are "the leader of the pack". Also, lay them on their back and rub their belly at least once a day. It show's your dominance plus, they like it.

[muggins]

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What's everyones view of allowing yoru dog to sleep in your bed? Sometimes my dog growls at me (not necessarily on the bed, just anywhere) and my co-worker says it's because I allow him in the bed and he thinks he is my equal because of that. I've read about it on the net and the issue seems split 50/50 as to whether to allow the dog on the bed or not and how that affects the wolf pack dynamic.

I'd say it is 50/50 too. I wouldn't worry about it. We allow our dog to sleep on our bed and it isn't an issue.

As long as you're tough with him and make sure he doesn't do anything wrong I don't see an issue.

[aukevin]

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What's everyones view of allowing yoru dog to sleep in your bed? Sometimes my dog growls at me (not necessarily on the bed, just anywhere) and my co-worker says it's because I allow him in the bed and he thinks he is my equal because of that. I've read about it on the net and the issue seems split 50/50 as to whether to allow the dog on the bed or not and how that affects the wolf pack dynamic.

My dogs will get in the bed with me when I'm watching TV or playing PS3 or something, but when it is time to go to sleep I put them in their room. Not because of any master/dog principle, but because there's not enough room in the bed for me, my wife, and two dogs. If I was single, I'd probably let them stay in the bed though.

[dickey1331]

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i dont let mine sleep with us becuase hes too big and sheds alot.

[N51_rob]

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I don't let out dogs sleep on the bed with us. Mostly because when they stretch out there is no room for me and my GF, so I axed that when we moved in together.

[CharlieBrown]

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Meet Mojo and Jojo... Two Bullnese doggies who are brother and sister.

[DickDalewood]

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Meet Mojo and Jojo... Two Bullnese doggies who are brother and sister.

Absolutely adorable CB. Both myself and my gf went "awwwwwww" at the same time, lol.

[Heelfan71]

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My Rottie is 10 years old. Here are some pics of here when she was just a few months old.


Sleeping Behind the toilet. Doesn't fit there now !!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34952148@N06/4161130087/" title="Img20 by heelfan71, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4161130087_baf2323019.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Img20" /></a>

Waiting to go potty

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34952148@N06/4161129871/" title="Img12 by heelfan71, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4161129871_94fe22627c.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Img12" /></a>


Attacking The Door Stop

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34952148@N06/4161129621/" title="Img11 by heelfan71, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4161129621_4a12faa46c.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Img11" /></a>

Barking at the Vacuum

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34952148@N06/4161129369/" title="Img03 by heelfan71, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4161129369_dd0de41f1f.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Img03" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34952148@N06/4161884914/" title="Img01 by heelfan71, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4161884914_cc6b76411c.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Img01" /></a>

[dickey1331]

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Awww i like the pic of her waiting to go potty. Cute dog.

[CharlieBrown]

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Absolutely adorable CB. Both myself and my gf went "awwwwwww" at the same time, lol.

Haha... Thanks Man. They're my little babies.

[Scottdau]

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Charlie and Heal those pics are too cute.

[stewaat]

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Well my pup is tired...time to go to bed!

[baumy300]

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Man, I received some horrible news last night.

My parents have this yellow lab that lives with them out on the farm and I can't help but get excited about seeing that dog every time I return home for a bit. I know my dad would spend large amounts of time with that beast out in the front yard every night after work as well.

It turns out that my parents went out of town for a few hours, leaving the lab unleashed as usual, and upon return could not find him anywhere. We're not sure if he just ran too far and can't find his way back, or if hunters/coyotes/vehicles may have something to do with his absence.

It just sucks. It has been 24 hours now and we are all starting to worry. I am still trying to remain hopeful, but man.... I just can't imagine losing that dog.

[Heelfan71]

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Man, I received some horrible news last night.

My parents have this yellow lab that lives with them out on the farm and I can't help but get excited about seeing that dog every time I return home for a bit. I know my dad would spend large amounts of time with that beast out in the front yard every night after work as well.

It turns out that my parents went out of town for a few hours, leaving the lab unleashed as usual, and upon return could not find him anywhere. We're not sure if he just ran too far and can't find his way back, or if hunters/coyotes/vehicles may have something to do with his absence.

It just sucks. It has been 24 hours now and we are all starting to worry. I am still trying to remain hopeful, but man.... I just can't imagine losing that dog.

we had a German Shepherd as a kid that would freak out during a bad storm. One time she ran away and didn't return for almost a week.