Is it okay to sleep with my dog?

[roseypuppy123]

Someone told me that sleeping with my dog will give me problems later when trying to train him. I was told that my dog will see me as a mate and not as dominant. Is it true?

[BlackLabs_r_us]

If your dog isn't snoring or stealing the covers, I don't see the problem. I think this "dominance" issue is overstated sometimes.

[PrettyKitty007]

If your dog is wanted in the bed like for keeping your feet warm then great. I would just say that as long as you are in charge of what you want and aren't suffering from allergies then no big deal. Is it an urban myth maybe?

[1Big_Dog]

I totally agree. Dogs don't express dominance every minute in their packs. They establish boundaries and every once in a while have to guard those boundaries. The alpha/ dominance talk seems to be a hot subject with trainers mainly. Enjoy your pet. I am close to my pets, but they listen to me too.

[roseypuppy123]

It's hard to imagine needing to show "dominance" with a warm little puppy. I was just wondering. Will try to make sure the pup doesn't get his way all the time.

[hollywood]

Enjoy your pet as long as you are firm about boundaries when necessary.

[OffTheLeash]

It sounds like a lot of drama to me. Enjoy your pet. I think the dominance stuff is way overstated.

[PrettyKitty007]

I don't understand the dominance statements either as long as your dog behaves when you expect it to.

[OffTheLeash]

Exactly what I am saying. Pets are to be enjoyed. Just make sure your dog behaves well.

[dogs_lovers_us]

It doesn't seem like a big deal unless your dog sheds a lot.