[ShyCheywolf]

I have 5...yes, i said 5 chihuahua`s that have slept in my bed with me since they were 6 weeks old each...their ages range from 5 yrs. to 3 yrs. old. And I have enjoyed their warmth and companionship...the problem now is...The New Husband! He thinks its time to kick them out because he is my new source of warmth and companionship. I know that he is right, but i dont have the slightest idea of how to do this with as little stress as possible for BOTH myself and my dogs. I also have 2 Catahoula hounds that have never been allowed on the bed because of thier size and they sleep on the floor right next to my side of the bed. My poor chihuahuas cry and cry at night when i have TRIED to refuse them on the bed. I gave in so we could all get some sleep. ANY suggestions will be greatly appreciated...I will try them all untill i have succsess!

[cigwyllt]

Five dogs in the bed!!!! Wow - I'm jealous LOL! My husband and I always had our dogs in our bedroom - his dog stayed on the floor but I always woke up to find my dog by my feet.

When we were expecting our first child I knew that we would have to change the routine but had no idea how. In the end the decision was taken from us when I became ill and had to go into hospital for a fortnight. While I was there my husband put up a gate at the bottom of the stairs and left the dogs in the kitchen overnight. By the time I came home from the hospital they had just about forgotten that they had ever been allowed in the bedroom anyway and happily settled in the kitchen each night.

One mistake that we all make is to treat our dogs as though they are children. We want to do things gently and gradually so that they don't feel stressed and upset but really it is best to make a change and stick to it. If they are keeping you awake by barking and crying then you need them to sleep somewhere where they won't disturb you - perhaps in your kitchen - away from the bedroom.

Remember they are dogs first, companions second, and you have to impose your will on them.

[Yogi]

Originally Posted by cigwyllt

Five dogs in the bed!!!! Wow - I'm jealous LOL! My husband and I always had our dogs in our bedroom - his dog stayed on the floor but I always woke up to find my dog by my feet.

When we were expecting our first child I knew that we would have to change the routine but had no idea how. In the end the decision was taken from us when I became ill and had to go into hospital for a fortnight. While I was there my husband put up a gate at the bottom of the stairs and left the dogs in the kitchen overnight. By the time I came home from the hospital they had just about forgotten that they had ever been allowed in the bedroom anyway and happily settled in the kitchen each night.

One mistake that we all make is to treat our dogs as though they are children. We want to do things gently and gradually so that they don't feel stressed and upset but really it is best to make a change and stick to it. If they are keeping you awake by barking and crying then you need them to sleep somewhere where they won't disturb you - perhaps in your kitchen - away from the bedroom.

Remember they are dogs first, companions second, and you have to impose your will on them.

Heck, I have 7 dogs that sleep with me at night. Thankfully I have a king size bed.

[Lara's mom]

Perhaps, you could make up the sofa for hubby?

[ShyCheywolf]

Please Indulge me if you all will...
My husband is a truck driver who is gone Mon.-Fri. While he is out on the road I want the dogs sleeping with me and see nothing wrong with it...its what "weve" always done. He wants them out any nights he is home...i understand this, I really do...BUT...they dont. By the way, we have the largest bed you can buy called a "Europeian King" and its bigger than a California King...still no go with the husband. Our home is small and there is no where I can put them that they wont see my bedroom. I guess its all or nothing with dogs huh? It seems to confuse them that I allow it and then I dont (when hes home)...hmmm...dogs...husband...dogs...husband. Now im the one confused!
Still open for advice...
Cheyenne