[nagdu] Rules about Being in the Bed was RE: a new dog bed

Mon Jul 29 12:43:27 UTC 2013

So do I. But, I put a nicre fluffy blanket on so that they can be more 
comfy!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rules about Being in the Bed was RE: a new dog bed


>I have a leather couch and the dogs are allowed on it.  Of all the couches 
>I've had, I think the leather is the easiest to take care of if you let 
>dogs on it.  I just wipe it off with a damp cloth once in a while and every 
>so often go over it with a leather conditioner.  I do make sure to keep 
>nails trimmed and finish with the grinder so there are no sharp edges.
>
> My dogs are allowed on the couch at will.  They know off and if I want to 
> sit where they are, they have to move.  Usually though I don't even have 
> to tell them off.  They just see a person coming and move.
>
> They are also allowed on my bed.  They used to sleep in there a lot, but 
> neither of them do much anymore.  It's the same rules, if I say off, I 
> mean off and off it is.
>
> For me it's a harness rule.  In harness means no furniture.  Out of 
> harness means make yourself comfortable.  If I go to someone's home, I 
> generally leave him in harness unless I know the people very well, and 
> know for certain they don't care about dogs on the furniture. 
> Interestingly though, Monty will not get on friend's furniture or at least 
> he never has.
>
> Julie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Nicole Torcolini
> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 10:34 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rules about Being in the Bed was RE: a new dog bed
>
> Ugh, definitely agreed. The only time that my dog has gotten up on 
> something
> that she was not supposed to was one time when she was confused about the
> meaning of up. I meant up as in stand up from sitting down, but she 
> thought
> that I wanted her to jump up on something. It was not that big of a deal,
> and she got down immediately when I told her to. Jumping on couches 
> without
> permission is a big no no for any dogs that have lived with my parents,
> Lexia included, because my parents have leather couches. So, given that 
> this
> was her first home when I got her, she never really got a chance to 
> develop
> a bad habit of jumping on furniture.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of minh ha
> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 8:15 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rules about Being in the Bed was RE: a new dog bed
>
> No, there's really no harm, but I think rules need to be clearly 
> established
> so that the dog doesn't get free reign of the house. I have a friend that
> allows her dog to jump on beds/furniture whenever she wants and one time
> while I was spending the night, she took a flying leap on to the couch and
> scrabbled around until she was comfortable. Her claws tore up my clothing 
> as
> well as left scratches on my stomach. Although she is a great guide, it 
> just
> colored my impression of the dog (and the handler) after this incident. I
> would be so embarrassed if my dog did that to one of my guests, hence, the
> strict rules.
>
> On 7/28/13, Nicole Torcolini <ntorcolini at wavecable.com> wrote:
>> I agree about snuggling with your dog. Besides, as long as they listen
>> and follow the rules and it does not affect guide work, then I don't
>> see the harm in it. If the dog decided to not follow the rules or to
>> not get off when told or to jump in without permission, then there
>> might be a problem, but probably not otherwise.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of minh ha
>> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:29 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rules about Being in the Bed was RE: a new dog
>> bed
>>
>> My dog is only allowed on my bed upon command. I just have to tap the
>> bed and tell her "up" and she'll get up with me. Otherwise, she's not
>> allowed to come on my bed, not to even put her paws on it. When she
>> does this, I'll just tell her off and she'll jump down. I let her
>> sleep with me more than I should, but I figure once school starts
>> again, she can't really sleep on my tiny twin that's ten feet off the
>> ground so I might as well get in all the snuggles I can.
>>
>> Minh
>>
>> On 7/28/13, Shannon Dyer <solsticesinger at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> All of my dogs have slept with me at one time or another. My first
>>> guide would only come up when called. My second and third guides
>>> would jump up whenever they wanted, but both got off when told.
>>>
>>> When I travel, I do not let Ace sleep in hotel beds or beds in other
>>> people's houses. This rule has applied to the previous dogs as well.
>>>
>>> Ace isn't super fond of my bed. He'll lay with me while I read, but
>>> gets down after a bit. At night, he usually stays in his place,
>>> although I have woken up a few times to find him on my bed.
>>>
>>> Shannon and Ace
>>> On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:53 PM, "Nicole Torcolini"
>>> <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> All this talk about guide dogs sleeping in the beds of their
>>>> handlers has made me wonder. For those of you who allow your guides
>>>> to sleep in the human bed, do you have any rules, such as only upon
>>>> invitation, off means off--no exceptions, or stay near the foot of
>>>> the bed?
>>>>
>>>> Nicole
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary
>>>> Wurtzel
>>>> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 4:46 PM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new dog bed
>>>>
>>>> Right now our pet dog who we have had for eight years sleeps on the
>>>> human bed.  If Filix came on, then some human would have to find a
>>>> new
>> bed, lol.
>>>>
>>>> Mary
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of National
>>>> Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 3:36 PM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new dog bed
>>>>
>>>> Julie,
>>>> First of all, what is "a normal size dog"? (grin) I am pretty sure
>>>> it's not Dogzilla!
>>>> Like you, we use old comforters as dog beds. We inherited an actual
>>>> dog bed once and, like you, found it rather lumpy after washing.
>>>> Dogzilla prefers the bare floor, while Harmony - our Vizsla - is
>>>> picky about his bed.
>>>> The Goldador, on the other hand, lays claim to the human bed!
>>>>
>>>> Marion
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 2:34 PM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new dog bed
>>>>
>>>> I use old comforters for crate cushions.  Monty's crate is kinda
>>>> huge.  A twin sized comforter folded in fourths fits perfectly in
>>>> there.  They are super cheap to find at garage sales or thrift
>>>> stores, if you don't have kids who have outgrown Batman. They wash
>>>> up extremely easily.
>>>>
>>>> I have purchased dog beds/cushions in the past.  I think they are
>>>> pricey for what you get.  The fabrics tend to be hair magnets.  They
>>>> are difficult to wash and end up lumpy or misshapen after washing.
>>>> Maybe there's something awesome out there that I'm just missing.  I
>>>> don't know.
>>>>
>>>> If you are into sewing, you could even make a cover/pillow case for
>>>> the comforter so it would keep a nice shape.  Or if you have a
>>>> normal sized dog perhaps they sell a pillow case that would be big
> enough?
>>>> I don't know, I've never checked out this option.
>>>>
>>>> HTH
>>>> Julie
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Mary Wurtzel
>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 1:05 PM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Subject: [nagdu] a new dog bed
>>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> This is a subject change.  I was given a dog bed some time ago.  You
>>>> could remove the cover to wash it, but you couldn't wash the inside
>>>> filling.  I was looking for a new bed, and none of them would let
>>>> you wash the inside.
>>>> Felix doesn't get sick very often but has a couple of times and it
>>>> goes through into the filling.  Does anyone have suggestions for a
>>>> washable dog bed?  Thanks.
>>>> Mary
>>>>
>>>>
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