I love it when my dog sleeps in bed.

A pet dog is a loyal friend, security guard, psychologist, nanny and family member. When you have a small puppy, it is very difficult to leave the crumb in the dog’s place. He is so sweet, soft and defenseless that I want to fall asleep with him in a hug. This is the main mistake of all dog owners, who then can not wean the dog to get into bed. If you have not set boundaries when the dog was small, it is sometimes impossible to retrain an adult pet. Should I?



Do you want to put on the bed of your pet 70% of dogs and cats? How does this affect the owner and the animal? To dream with a beloved pet has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with a nice one. When it is cold outside, and the heating has not yet been turned on, it is so nice to push your feet under a warm furry belly. The bigger your wool heater is, the better.



When you live alone, it is not scary to fall asleep in the arms of a loyal friend and security guard. Animals actually feel their master. Not without reason during an illness, a dog or cat lies on a sore spot. While sleeping with a dog, stress levels decrease, which is important for proper sleep. When a dog is nearby, serotonin is produced. No wonder they are called psychologists, and in America there are Emotional Support Dogs that provide emotional support to the owner. So they really dissolve all anxiety with their presence.



Sleep with a dog is necessary not only for the owner, but also for the pet. As a rule, the dog is alone all day in a closed room. How happy she is to return home every day! Next to its owner, the dog feels happy. When she sleeps next to her master, she calms down.



Animals also have many stressful situations, and they can only turn to their own person for help. Moving to a new house, new smells, thunderstorms, the sounds of fireworks on holidays. Especially fireworks cause dogs to break off their leash or shake in a corner with panic. At this point, they need a human embrace more than ever.



Psychology professor Clive Wynn says dogs are happy when they are allowed to sleep with their owners. There is no harm in sleeping in their place. Here, the developed habit of the dog and the endurance of the owner play a great importance. Sometimes it’s really best to set boundaries and keep your dog out of bed.



Why don't we let them? First of all, animals are very jealous. Both cats and dogs are often jealous of other animals and even humans. Psychologists note that the aggression of the animal towards the new partner of the owner harms personal life.

Secondly, if the animal is oversized and climbs onto the bed, there is a risk of not getting enough sleep. Here the dog modestly lies down in the corner, and half an hour later brazenly occupies your pillow. And if you feel tired in the morning, try to move the dog to the couch. However, the dog should always have its place.



An important issue is hygiene. The animal must be vaccinated, clean and healthy. Then you can let him on the bed. Keep in mind that sometimes the dog does not like to wash his paws, and he loves the sofa, and very much. Therefore, bedding will have to be changed three times more often than normal people. At least because pets molt year-round. But peace of mind and a happy duet of owner and pet, in my opinion, is much more important than a clean sofa. Do you let your pet into bed?