Should your dog sleep in your bed?

Should your dog sleep in your bed with you? Emily answers this burning question with four determining factors.
It’s important to also remember that dogs should not sleep in the bed or room for that matter of children or babies. This is because an adult is not awake in the room to supervise the dog and child to make sure the child is safe.
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[@Haferkoko]

My dog sleeps in her own bed. I can't sleep when she keeps trying to go over and under the cover or lies on top of me. So I taught her she can only come into my bed if I invite her in, for example when I'm reading in bed it's fine for me if she is in my bed, but once I turn off the lights and go to sleep she goes into her own bed.

[@ashlitabrian-mv7qx]

Me too it’s ok every now and then but not everyday

[@XX-sv3qu]

My dog is a service dog so she sleeps with me no matter what xD, as she can still alert to medical issues when I'm asleep, she will wake me up and let me know. Plus I feel safer.

[@analarson2920]

So true, I have been woken up by my sd and I adjust myself and what a difference for better sleep

[@lathafalls7675]

What kind of service dog is she if u don’t mine me asking?

[@MrAlphacallsign]

@@lathafalls7675 hahaha 🤣 what services ?

[@Ivy.and.Em.]

I have a service dog too and I let her choose to either sleep on her dog bed or on my bed, but she’s always there throughout the night to help me. 😊

[@kaylynncorbin5452]

My dog is currently laying on his side of the bed, while I use his pillow lol. But my dog legit loves to spoon and when I hold his paw. He’s weird.

[@user-vq3qi3ox1z]

KayLynn Corbin Lmoa

[@animalobsessed1]

For the first half year or so, our dog wasn't allowed on the bed at all. I was always intending to let him on the bed for cuddles eventually, but I first wanted to make sure he gets into the habit of sleeping in his own beds. I'm really happy with the outcome; he never goes on the bed when we're not around, and he sleeps on the couch at night. But when we call him for bed time cuddles, he comes running. He also comes over every morning and asks for his cuddles. We never have to worry about him getting on the bed while he's dirty, which was a huge problem with our previous dog. My grandma raised that one to sleep in the bed from the start, and the end result was a dog who came home after rolling in the mud on his walks, and just went straight for the bed😕

[@nadiajurasek186]

I hate her fast talking and terrible high pitch voice !!!!!

[@steshagorbunova]

I did same with my puppy but recently let her on as it helps me relax shes warm and so well behaved she wont enter bedroom unless my hubby and i allow it

[@7thCobweb]

i'm probably the exception, but i truly hate the idea of my dog in bed. how the hell am i supposed to have some privacy w my partner once my pet is used to sleeping there? sorry pups, but the bedroom is only for my favorite human!

[@helensimonsen7200]

Thank you for this sensible advice. I have a fearful pup who we have been working with, with a behaviourist. When he first came home he would only sleep under my arm or on my lap (he is a small dog) . I come from a traditional family, who think dogs should sleep down stairs, and new pups should 'cry it out' at night on their own. This just felt wrong for my trembling, scared pup and so I let sleep him on my bed, where he settled immediately. He also has a ramp to get on and off the bed (much to my family's disgust). How refreshing to hear your advice that it isn't a universal 'No' to the question of dogs on the bed but like so many things with dogs, 'It depends' - on the dog and the humans. Common sense meets compassion, phew!

[@helensimonsen7200]

@Ronnyqt I think my family were just out of date and had experience mostly of working dogs. They viewed treats as bribery and believed in tapping dogs' noses with a rolled up newspaper to 'tell them off. ' Dogs can be so flexible and forgiving, I don't think my family ever thought they were being intentionally cruel. But I agree, there are a lot of spoilt dogs out there too.

[@analarson2920]

You are a good fur parent.

[@kittybell1265]

Since we've always had a big bed ( king) we've always given the option to the individual dog to join us. However, they have their crate and beds in the room as well. Since we had long haired dogs, I often think they were just too hot to join us and were comfortable in their own space. Occasionally, we would get a foot cuddle on a night or so. With our newest dog ( Pembroke Welsh Corgi) she's definitely a cuddly pup. But we've taken precautions because of her back. We lowered the bed so that she wasn't jumping up or down. We keep all energy in the bedroom calm so that they don't associate the room with play. The dogs always know as we enter the room that it is bedtime. It's the cat that didn't get the memo.

[@kikopup]

Lol about the cat!

[@sandiegoallison]

geez...so much useful info that would’ve never (never!) occurred to me. thanks!

[@chihuahuabulldog]

As always, more great information! Thank you.

[@sarafluff]

When we rescued our girl we let her first sleep in the bedroom but in her dog bed. After maybe 6-9 months we started allowing her to rest on the bed during the day (it is a high bed that we're swapping out) so she could lookout the window. We gradually let her earn the privilege to sleep with us in the bed and now she does it every night, she likes to sleep *on* us to feel safe which is kinda cute :) She's been through hell before she came to us so she deserves the best!

[@kikopup]

Awe she sounds like a lucky dog now :)

[@lathafalls7675]

Thank u 4 saving her and thank u 4 letting her sleep in bed with u GodBless

[@rachelireland8904]

I love this!!! Much needed video. My family think I'm nuts because I have stairs for my bed or when I tell people she sleeps in my bed. I encourage my dog to sleep on her bed in my room because I'm a very active sleeper. But if she jumps into my bed it's no big deal and she stays on her blanket on the bed usually. Such useful tips and thoughts to consider.

[@matthewm1963]

After a hard few months I've finally got my dog happily sleeping on his own. I'm with him every minute of the day so it's been so good for him to learn to be content without me every night, especially as he does much better now the rare occasions i'm not with him during the day. Also my cats are appreciating the chance to spend some time with me without him :)

[@tedjack9184]

Thanks. We are very glad to hear your opinion on this topic. As always: you know where you are talking about.

[@Xosidhe]

I got a king-sized bed without the box spring so it’s low to the ground and basically a giant dog bed.

[@joliemome8787]

Very nice analysis, not often proposed. Thx

[@beardogfishbaby9392]

My dog is little, but I have a tall bed; I’ve solved the problem by putting a soft chair right by my bed! He can climb up or down whenever he wants ^.^

[@lathafalls7675]

Where did u get the chair at I need to get 1 4 my dog

[@beardogfishbaby9392]

@@lathafalls7675 I just found one at home ^-^ as long as it’s sturdy and won’t cause the dog to slip, then it’ll work just fine.

[@lathafalls7675]

@@beardogfishbaby9392 thank u

[@alejandrofrancetich4607]

Absolutely. Yes. Without even watching the video.

[@kikopup]

Im not sure what is going on with the closed captions for this video! I am not able to add them. So I will try tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[@DeafGypsy]

Thank you for mentioning this. As a Deaf person, I rely on CC... will check back later. Hug

[@michellehawkins1027]

Yea feels like you're in a den with the pack..Which oddly enough I find comforting.

[@DODO31193]

Furry?

[@batagur4233]

Turtle can’t sleep without

[@spacekyubie1710]

@@DODO31193 yeah look at their pfp

[@luisferr2001]

before actually owning a dog I used to think sleeping with one`s dog was a terrible idea. it`s been 2 years since I adopted a stray puppy left outside my place, and the dog`s been sneaking into my bed for over a year now. gotta tell you it feels wonderful to sleep with her in my bed. she`s just the right size, a medium sized dog that weighs 15kg. she sneaks into my bed at exactly the same time every day, just before I get up in the morning. she doesn`t go under the sheets. she just lies on top of the bedspread and hardly moves around. usually betters my sleep!

[@napiboldogsag6570]

5th factor: How it affect relationship with your partner. :D It's always good to make sure your parner is also a fan of sleeping with the dog as much as you do. ;-)

[@Zgembo121]

Napi Boldogság my dog was there 1st, so sorrry :)

[@haydeecastillo4621]

Zgembo121, I thought the same thing but the more space = more 😉 Trying to move an 86lb lazy sleepy dog while you um are up and active and wanting space was tough. I finally placed dog bed in room for both our sanity

[@kikopup]

True :)

[@user-rz4xc9uo4g]

Zgembo121 lmao hope you and your dog have a happy marriage

[@spacekyubie1710]

@@Zgembo121 this, if they dont like it they can sleep on the floor, my dog is my priority and you come second

[@2Fast4Mellow]

I have placed an used mattress on the floor in the corner of the bedroom. My dog is not allowed on my bed. Up to this day, he never tried to jump on the bed, but he likes to crawl under my bed..

[@TeslaNick2]

Yeah, I need to move up to a king size bed. It's amazing how much space even small dogs can take up. I avoided all the behaviour issues by banning them from the bed for the first 6 months or so. I established all the appropriate habits first and when they were rock solid, I could relax the rules. They both new "on" and "off" which I transferred to the bed. Ted tried pushing the rules in the beginning and lost his bed privilege a couple of times (he had some guarding issues back then). They also have a trunk that I modded with a padded lid that they can both sleep on at the end of the bed. It's also a bit lower so provides an easy step up onto the bed. There's nothing better than being woken up by a dog in the morning !

[@helenhoward2715]

I have a Jack Russell who every night goes underneath my covers and warms me up it’s so nice :) I always leave a little bit of an opening in the cover so that air can get it in, she’s 6 months old and she’s been sleeping with me since 10 weeks! I’ve been so frustrated with her keeping me up at night which I know is normal but I just couldn’t stand it and to be honest best descion I love the feeling of her next to me and I feel safe and cosy

[@ThePsittacine]

Keeping a resource gaurding dog out of your bed is great advice! I once had a client where NO ONE could touch or hug the mom in the home. She stopped sleeping with the dog (a chihuaha mix named Zeus) and the problem resolved like nothing happened.

[@clairekurdelak2913]

Caitlin Bird that’s wild!

[@ThePsittacine]

@@clairekurdelak2913 It is isn't it?

[@carltonthepug]

The answer is simple. Yes

[@Elentarien]

I'm lucky. Double bed and a smaller large dog. (IE, she's about the size of a border collie, but much heavier. Classified as a large dog, but not really that big as big dogs go. lol) So plenty of room. It took me a LOOONG time to get her to WANT to sleep on the bed, and her crate is still open in the room so she can go there, but once she caught on, she spends her nights up with me. She's pretty polite and has 'her' area of the bed (down near the foot) and doesn't seem to want to come sleep near my face. (I wouldn't mind so much, but it's probably healthier that she stays down there.) I tend to sleep with my legs right at the edge of the bed anyway, so she has pretty much half the bed to herself to stretch out. We do a bit of shifting back and forth in the night, but all in all we seem to manage well together and it's rare she wakes me up. I do, however, keep my pillow covered so she can't get on it (for the same reason stated in this video. :P) and end up washing ALL my bedding more often. I also have a 'protective' blanket on the lower half of the bed to help collect the hair/dirt she carries up. Which - of course, half the time she'd rather sleep on my half of the bed. It sort of turns the quilt into a hairball fast. Ahh well. lol All in all, I find having her with me at night is a HUGE comfort. I actually sleep better with her, than I do without her. I would not trade it for anything. Note: She does NOT come under the covers with me. She sleeps on top. But I do have a blanket for her on nights when it's a bit chilly. I can flip it over her and she can slide out of it/roll it off her if she gets too warm.

[@tedjack9184]

Thanks for your story. It is an interesting read.

[@kikopup]

Awe :) Yes its nice when dogs are comforting

[@TheChoiceofMotherhood]

It's amazing how much space my 6lbs dog can take up lol. I wanted to get rid of my carpeting and get hardwood but since you mentioned about it being harder on her I don't think I will! My bed isn't very high but I still don't want her to get hurt.

[@kikopup]

hard surfaces are easy to clean but suck for dogs. Also real hard wood gets scratched easily by dogs.

[@makalayp6689]

I don't have a dog but this video is good one basic to know first before owning a dog. Its easy to think its ok to let dog in your bed if you don't know anything without consideration. Love this video.

[@lathafalls7675]

It’s ok to let dogs or cats in bed

[@MissElisabelle]

I taught mine to climb on the bed/sofa on command. Now that it's getting colder, I love working on my laptop, all the while my dog naps beside me and keeps me warm, or simply chilling on the bed with him. However, he is a 45kg Maremma puppy, and he tends to step on us when he needs to move on the bed. I'd really appreciate it if he could just get down without hurtin me lol

[@2listening1]

"a used swiffer" hahahHAHAHA!!! xD I love this channel! :)< ^,,^

[@dl6216]

i suffer with hay fever (Aka Pollen) never knew the dog could make it worse but now it makes sense

[@123loveyourland]

We let our Havanese sleep with us anytime he seems to want to, or when we get an arctic blast and his crate is just too cold for him. But here’s one other thing to consider ... 99% of the time, he sleeps in his crate, for one reason big reason. When we very occasionally (maybe once/twice a year) need to board him, I can’t bear the thought of him not being used to his crate and being away from us AND having to sleep alone. ❤️

[@TeslaNick2]

It's so important to consider the potential for creating issues. Kudos for putting your dog's needs ahead of your own.

[@kikopup]

thats smart. Maybe Ill mention that in the separation training video Im going to make - about getting them used to the crate for being left at the vet or other reasons etc

[@dabodo932]

Thanks for posting another fantastic tutorial. As always excellent advice, very easy to understand & very well articulated. Your point on it depends on the dog is a particularly vital starting point to consider yet often completely overlooked. My cavalier king Charles spaniel & I always share a double bed together. She often sleeps on top of the covers between my legs. Love her snoring. I couldn't sleep without her. Dogs & owners are benefiting worldwide from your fabulous channel. As always absolutely love all what you do. Thanks.

[@kikopup]

Awe. It sounds like the benefits are mutual :)

[@dabodo932]

@@kikopup I like to think so also.

[@taylorharbin3948]

We started by letting our dog sleep in her crate and then on the couch, and she was fine with that. However, a year later I had a bad mental health crisis and it was much more comforting to have her with us. Sometimes she sneaks into bed in the middle of the night, but she must be part ninja because it never wakes me. She's only about 65 lbs and was the run of her litter. She's so sweet and loving.

[@tracycollins2390]

One year ago, we adopted a Standard Poodle puppy. He slept in my room in a crate until he was able to spend the night free without chewing, eating socks, etc. He also outgrew the crate. We have 2 other older and smaller Poodle mixes, one of whom was grouchy and impatient with the new puppy (Cosmo). He would growl at Cosmo and sometimes bark akd lunge at him if he felt Cosmo was encroaching on his space. I finally let Cosmo sleep in my bed for his safety and my piece of mind. They have acclimated now and Homer shares his nice fluffy bed with his sister, Paris, and Cosmo is up with me.

[@feralmale1517]

I have a Catahoula Pit mix, she sleeps where ever she wants, usually right next to me.

[@hakumeichan7346]

New subscribers and I love your video, they are very well made and super informative! I have a question in regards the jumping off and on the bed. It's related only on size the probability of hurting their legs or it depends on the breed also? The bull type dogs are more prone to injuries that border collies for example? Or their ability to jump is not affected? Thank you!

[@tedjack9184]

Always be careful with jumping of because the muscles and joints are stiff and cold.

[@kikopup]

Yes it would depend on the dog too. If your dogs wrists are overly bent or the feet are turned out it could be bad for those issues, but the shoulders and back could also get hurt jumping off. You could always ask a physical therapist.

[@kongkkk]

My puppy sleeps between my boyfriend and me.

[@analarson2920]

Fyi for allergies, try gluten free or paleo or more wholefoods, no processed ones. Also for really stubborn allergies like ragweed fix sells alfalfa tabs, 2 tabs 3x day and in 2 weeks can help. Also consider simple organic soap for pups and people

[@kikopup]

Actually I did stop eating gluten myself! And I do have less allergies!

[@declansavage519]

yes

[@CatCaffeine]

We've always had no dogs on the bed rule. We own large breeds and it's just not great for humans with joint issues. Dogs and cats get their own space in the bedroom.

[@XX-sv3qu]

My german shepherd is 102 pounds and sleeps with me haha

[@CatCaffeine]

@@XX-sv3qu weird flex, but okay.

[@XX-sv3qu]

@@CatCaffeine what do you mean? You mentioned you don't let you're large breed dogs sleep with you, and I let my large breeds sleep with me it was just a simple joke 🤣

[@mynameisjeff174]

YES

[@deeem6489]

We have bull/brolholmer mastiff=really big dog. She gets in the bed and once she’s sleep she’s perfectly still unless she’s dreaming or wakes up to go outside.

[@amybutler6764]

I taught my dog to only come onto my bed if I invite him..like if I'm reading or I'm on my phone he is welcome to come up but as soon as my lights off he's in his own bed

[@justpootin2811]

I just feel so sad when my sweet puppy sleeps alone 😭😭😭

[@kurdishmanzan9551]

Me too

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Oh please! Just think you are giving him the gift of independence. If you mother him too much you will make him anxious and he will not be a confident happy dog in the different life experiences he faces, e.g. socialisation, walks, being alone.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I dont let my dog sleep in our bed, coz it's where we sleep, but he sometimes jumps up to say good morning, he knows the rules now.

[@ellerj641]

My mattress is always on the floor for the main reason because I'm short. But when I sleep at night, I have to stand up a huge arm pillow between my pillow and the wall. Why? My dog will sleep on my head. I have an extremely sensitive head, so any pressure will leave me with migraine headaches. Second reason, she rips my dang hair out in the night every time she moves and stands up. Third reason, she kicks me in the face, eye, and upside the head in her sleep or when she's getting comfortable. Fourth reason, she suffocates me. I'll wake up and can't breathe, or I'll roll over and inhale nothing but fur. She hates it when I block her since being by my head and around my shoulders is her safe place. She used to sit on my shoulders and wrap herself around the back of my neck when she was a puppy for car rides or if I was sitting on the couch. Now she's 30 pounds with long legs and way too big to do that anymore.

[@Here_Today_]

my daughter's frail chihuahua jumped off a high bed and snapped its leg in half. It was horrifying and expensive. He now has a titanium leg ($3000) and is derpy as ever.

[@DeafGypsy]

Oh dear! So sorry for this!!!! Poor pup!

[@kikopup]

Sorry about the leg that must have been traumatic for all of you.

[@EightPaws4Hoof]

My last dog used to take up all the room on a king size, now I have a one who doesn't like to sleep with me :( and a 9mth who would love to be on my head but is not trusted so still in the create overnight. They're all so different ;)

[@kikopup]

Yes they are. Mine also have preferences and Im glad only 2 out of 5 like to sleep in the bed at the moment.

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

When my friend I used to rent a house a couple of years ago, I used to look after his dog when he wasn't home. His dog was a American Bulldog Boxer cross named Petey, lovable friendly pushover. I used to let him sleep with me on my queen size mattress every odd day, especially on cold winter nights or if their was a lightning storm outside (big dog that he is, would cower under my actual bed sheets 😆). I moved a few years ago & sometimes I miss having my little canine buddy around.

[@kikopup]

Awe. Petey sounds lovely.

[@mello2365]

My family is planning on getting an 8 week old Whippet puppy, and we’ve been told by friends to keep it crated next to our bed during the night. They told us once the pup reaches 1-1.5 years old you can start letting the pup sleep with you, and I was wondering if you think this timing is correct? We’ll definitely be letting her sleep on the bed with us eventually since Whippets have such short coats, and love a good night time winter snuggle. :)

[@halflife103]

ive always had smaller dogs like Papillions, Shihztzhus, American Eskimos, jack russels. I always left my door open just enough for the dogs to have the option to sleep with me. So it was honestly the dogs choice lol

[@TAP7a]

We’ve got a mini schnauzer who enjoys standing watching and being vocal about it. We’ve been trying desperately to make sure she’s used to sleeping full night away from us so we have flexibility when it comes to things like having her stay with family while we’re away or visiting. Problem is that she is very capable of waking up after only an hour or so with significant, nonstop barking. As I am always the one going to re-comfort her and put her back to sleep, I’ve gone full work weeks where my total achieved sleep was barely 12 hours total as a consequence. We have her in bed once a week as a treat, which she loves. Problem is, I don’t want to use the bed as a tool for preventing barking because I don’t want her to learn that she can get to sleep in our bed by excessive barking! What might be a way forward for this? Am i too worried about her ability to sleep elsewhere, should we just let her in the bed as and when? Or is the only real option to get a professional to help us modify the night time barking behaviour, because letting her in the bed would cause more nervousness and unreliability in future?

[@kikopup]

I suggest getting a white noise machine or an air purifier or fan and put it on at night this helps them sleep deeper, a cushy bed. You could even try a heated pad for pets in the bed. My chi has one. Becuase she’s too frail to sleep in my bed with the bigger dogs. You could have her in your bed if you want… when I’ve had someone dog sit I have them put my dogs in my bedroom and then they can sleep in the spare room if they don’t want 6 dogs laying on them at night

[@Majoofi]

I was hoping for a shot of you with all the dogs fighting for the covers.

[@kikopup]

haha, I was going to film all my dogs in my bed with me, then I thought nah, too weird to show the internet my bedroom and how I sleep at night :) Gotta keep somethings private. :)

[@tressacalahhensley8694]

My Golden retriever will not sleep in my bed for anything, even when he was 8 weeks old, He liked the floor from the first night..He likes the hard wood floors the best, I tried dog beds, He won't use it.. He doesn't like soft mattress, or blankets..

[@kikopup]

Sometimes it has to do with temperature, so the dogs choose the cooler surface.

[@xotiic592]

I have a German sheperd and I want to be dominant so if he is on my bed won't that make him think he's dominant I don't let him on the couch

[@hannahbessthomson-laing168]

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! My partner and I have watched and used many of your training techniques with our reactive and excitable shepherd. I wanted to take a look at your website for more information but couldn't find it, would you be able to post it or make it more accessible to find from this platform?

[@kikopup]

dogmantics.com In the old days of youtube it was easy to find but the new youtube I think wants to keep you on youtube and not leave :) hehe. So I guess they did a good job with that.

[@leica0000]

What do people do about dog okay to sleep in bed, but getting too close that I might roll over on her (chihuahua)? I'm trying to teach her to sleep on her own pillow, is this possible?

[@majooch]

Hi Emily! Thanks for the video. I have a shelter dog who is reactive and suffers from separation anxiety, and my behaviorist advised me against the dog sleeping in bed. Instead, she told me to put her in a cage when I leave and also for the night; generally separate her from me as often as possible. Recently I let my dog sleep in bed with me and I noticed she's much calmer than in the cage (she sleeps through the night with no disturbance). Btw, she's quite small (17 pounds) and the bed is big. Does the cage make more sense in my case, or is the bed ok for the night and I should only use the cage when I leave? What do you think?

[@kikopup]

Maybe the behaviorist wanted there not to be such a drastic distinction as to when you are home and when you are not. But there is the aspect that too much time in isolation from social contact could also cause behavioral side effects. If you do sleep with your dog, you can for the separation training while your home, teach the dog to go and settle on her bed when behind a barrier like a baby gate or in a pen. Then you can practice moving away and coming back while the dog is relaxed. Also teaching your dog not to follow you around the house when you move from room to room is a great idea too.

[@majooch]

@@kikopup I will try that, thanks so much!

[@Magicme79]

My dog always takes over hubby’s side of the bed when he gets up for work. Then I wake up next to a dog that’s using my bum for a pillow.

[@kikopup]

haha! maybe better than using your pillow for his bum

[@lisah4117]

My dog almost always sleeps in my bed. In the winter he likes to come under the covers and spoon, and the physical contact really improves my sleep. One time I had my sister's dog over the weekend while she was away, and I woke up to the dogs on either side of me, on top of the covers, effectively pinning me down so I couldn't move xD

[@petitpois8813]

You get spooned by your dog?🤮

[@lisah4117]

@@petitpois8813 Well I lie on my side and he lies down next to me and puts his back against my belly. That's spooning isn't it? Don't know what's gross about that?

[@DJSEVERENC3]

I have a white boxer he sleeps next to me always has since he was a pup

[@kikopup]

Thats sweet!

[@vomalites3439]

So glad I’m not allergic to anything

[@ampotato076]

Is it okay to have the door closed and the dog with you in the bed? I'm too afraid to keep the door open and my dog loves to sleep with me. What do I do? I worry if they will want to get out and I'm not awake to let them.

[@marianderssohn2104]

What about a dog with separation anxiety?

[@busyhero]

I have a small terrier that has some issues "guarding" me (not the bed). Some friends suggested I make her sleep in her kennel and that that would help with her possessive behavior. Do you think it would help?

[@kikopup]

Probably not. But I do have a protocol you could check out. dogmantics.com/resource-guarding-protocol/

[@scottfrommaryland7658]

I don't let my Pitty get under the covers because he gets too hot. He lays on top the bed spread and I cover him with a beach towel. Works perfectly and I don't hear a sound.

[@laurenmiller9380]

It's day 3 I put my pup on his dog bed, after months of horrible sleep but emotionally attached to him in my bed. I give treats everytime he goes to his bed! btw, this is a large breed...

[@kikopup]

You could train him to lay in a raised bed next to yours. I did this with my dog splash who was dying of cancer and doesn’t like being in my bed I could see her and touch her but she and I had space

[@supernightslash]

If the puppy is in my house, the puppy shall have my bed. No ifs ands or buts. We snugglin'

[@lathafalls7675]

Same with my pups and cat 2

[@nancyyyxoxo]

My mom is really against our beagle laying on my bed/furniture in general. She says that he’ll put dirt and sand from our yard+his coat on everything since he doesn’t bathe everyday. Is there a way to minimize the amount of dirt (and “hound smell” lol) as much as possible without compromising a dog’s skin and fur like you mentioned?

[@beachgirl4583]

I use extra sheets to cover my comforter and the sofa, and wash them a lot. It’s not because of dirt, but the hair she sheds.

[@Here_Today_]

Get the dog it's own bed. Pup and mom will be happy, win/win.

[@MsBettyRubble]

Rub corn starch into your dog's fur and then brush it out. It acts as a dry shampoo and doesn't irritate skin.

[@TeslaNick2]

As beach girl said, I use a cover on my sofas that get washed every few days.

[@nancyyyxoxo]

@@beachgirl4583 I forgot to mention my dog also sheds like crazy

[@Cowpoke2]

My dog usually lays next to where I lay which I am completely fine with and I feel safer with my dog and I sleep better with him

[@annaposner9098]

Do you have any videos how to train a dog to stop sleeping in the bed? They have their own beds they love and sleep in in the day but at night they sleep in with us and we need it to stop.

[@kikopup]

I suggest training them to go to beds and lay on them for like 12 training sessions , 2 weeks and have them in the living room, then put up an x-pen around your bed and have their beds out, during the day and work on them laying in their beds, then at night try sleeping with the x pen around the bed, take care to not trip on it in the night, but if the dog beg to get in the bed you can give them the cue to go in there beds. You could also have a baby gate across the bedroom door but I expect you want the dogs in your room with you as well

[@risajeanlozaga1417]

Mine is sleeping with me all the time😂 she is super needy but I love her so much😊😊

[@kikopup]

Awe thats lovely :)

[@ChicagoDefense]

And this is why you’re single

[@risajeanlozaga1417]

@@ChicagoDefense 😝

[@terejov]

Does mu chihuahua thinks my bed is her territory? When she sleeps in my bed and I approache her she growls at me in a serious way. Why? What should I do?

[@kikopup]

I wrote a 17 page document on resource guarding here: dogmantics.com/resource-guarding-protocol/

[@adriansandoval5874]

All these people comment like this woman. Here has never been homeless and you're only hope or your dogs to keep you company and sleep with you to keep you warm and then warm living homeless. Now I have a home I have a bed. They'd never given me any diseases or whatever these are people who are rich. Who are unable to understand what a pet a dog especially can bring you comfort so you won't commit suicide? My dog sleep with me every night right next to me whether the dirty for clean. That's why we have in the Immune system in our bodies Dogs are the greatest thing that are lord god could ever give us to keep Are sanity when were all alone? They were always there they're always loyal.

[@ebutuoy5088]

I have 5 large dogs sleeping in my bed every night.

[@simonfurman8007]

What breeds are they?

[@assumenothing466]

What about the first week before they enjoy their crate?

[@kikopup]

You could sleep next to the crate.

[@ien2023]

Im surprised she didnt discuss shedding issue with most dogs. Lay a black sheet and let your dog sleep on it and you would know.

[@SerendipityRules]

How do you teach the dog to sleep on one side or not lay on top of you?

[@kikopup]

You could put a bed on the side you want the dog to lay and train it as a behavior

[@leica0000]

I've got this issue as well - trying to teach her sleep on her own pillow. She keeps sneaking off though - in the middle of the night! Placing her back on the pillow she nips my finger.

[@leica0000]

@@kikopup I'm trying this but not sure what to do in the middle of the night when she sneaks off.

[@user-vq3qi3ox1z]

Recently discovered my dohgter likes wearing pajamas at night...

[@XX-sv3qu]

For my health, My service dog needs to be in bed with me lmao

[@kikopup]

Nice to mention! :)

[@mhhmulaty5158]

Yes to that

[@lathafalls7675]

What kinda of service dog is she/he?

[@RunLikeSheeka]

My young dog guards my bed. Wish I could afford a trainer though :(

[@kikopup]

I wrote this 17 page protocol on rg dogmantics.com/resource-guarding-protocol/

[@lathafalls7675]

My dog and cats sleep with me and there ok

[@sunnydhamija549]

Whine to the RSPCA?

[@willhosfordlifts5993]

My dad want let me but I’m trying to convince him by saying i will wash the dog every week i have silver lab

[@kikopup]

Awe. Well I didnt get to have my dog in my room till I was an adult so I get it.

[@DTruth-cz3dh]

My dog sleeps in my bed because I can’t sleep when he’s not in bed with me lol

[@sarasingh6363]

Will it give you germs or parasites?

[@kikopup]

If the dogs are clean and parasite free no. If your dog has parasites, you are as likely to get them from touching your dog where they might have feces on their coat or if they just licked their butt and they lick your face... So Its not so much about sleeping in the bed, as keeping your house and yard clean and free of poop- clean it up as soon as it happens, you can do a fecal test on your dog at the vet to check for parasites. I suggest if your dog has fleas to get them treated asap as well. You might want to wash your dogs feet after visiting a dog park when getting home, so that when your dog is in bed their feet dont have some other dogs feces on, same with not wearing your shoes in bed

[@themittymak]

the biggest problem I've seen in finding a trainer, they all want the "easy" dogs.. it makes life very hard because they chose money over helping dogs in general. I tell 8 trainers in my area I have a "dog aggression" issue and they take a hard pass.. it's ridiculous.. 99% of the trainers I've talked to are a complete joke

[@kikopup]

:( I'm sorry :( I feel bad also saying that in my video because I know those special trainers I wish for people to find are few and far between. But I also don't want people to put themselves into unsafe situations without help. It's tricky. I am not sure if you just have dog aggression or RG but here is my RG protocol: dogmantics.com/resource-guarding-protocol/ and I do have a protocol on Behavior Modification : dogmantics.com/protocol-for-emotional-and-behavioral-modification/ Maybe though at least its good when people say "no" to you instead of yes and you waste your money and time. You can look for a veterinary behaviorist perhaps but sometimes they can also be old school but might catch something medical a dog trainer might miss.

[@TeslaNick2]

Where about are you ? I may be able to recommend some decent trainers who will be able to help you.

[@themittymak]

cincinnati ohio

[@occamslaser5453]

Guys, if you're dating a girl who refuses to sleep without her pet animal in the bed with her, she's not the one. She won't give up this gross habit & you'll either have to get used to having little or no sex life, or force yourself to be ok with having an animal audience whenever you want to be intimate with your lady. Not to mention, there's no guarantee the critter won't try to interfere.

[@7thCobweb]

i have to say, you need to manage your voice volume a bit w the mic.. i still love your content, but i feel like the sound quality could be better. always love to see you on youtube! x

[@kikopup]

thanks for the feedback. The wireless mic weirdly controls the volume settings not the camera, so it makes it tricky to get the perfect volume. Do you have a suggestion for a wireless mic that works with canon

[@7thCobweb]

Dog Training by Kikopup canon produces its own wireless mics. however don't even look for the popular wmv1 bc they have been discontinued and they are hard to find. you can check the compatibility usually by clicking on any product at a seller's site. it must be listed somewhere in the details. the Movo WMIC7C should be compatible w canon and the price is ok - but i can't give a recommendation bc i've not personally used it. i think the easiest way for you to find an alternative would be googling the camera you have and look for recommended mics. but before buying a whole new mic, i'd rather experiment with a different position of the one that you currently have. sorry that i can't help out too much!

[@dreamsclone7003]

I worry my dog might poo on my bed🤣😂

[@melodymalone8623]

Can my dog sleep with me on my bed tonight ?

[@dannyboy632]

I don't invite my dog in my bed he invite himself

[@bobbyclemons679]

I sleep with a pitbull

[@cutter8313]

Hi Emily, I do not have the opportunity to translate this video in french, maybe it requires manipulation from you!? Tony

[@kikopup]

Im contacting youtube help. because I cant seem to add even the english subtitles to this

[@marvincanlas9272]

because dog want sleep in warm place.

[@CrizzX]

Man... My dog going to sleep in his own bed.

[@kikopup]

Thats cool too. I mean one of my dogs doesnt even like to sleep in the same room as the rest of us. If I leave the door open she sleeps in the living room and looks annoyed if I come in.

[@taurus8263]

I don’t know how can people sleep with animals in their beds. One minute the dog licks it’s balls and in another licks owner’s face- disgusting. And all the bacteria, all the hair in a bed- I would have to change my bedding every single day.

[@petitpois8813]

I would be upset if the dog pissed in my bed, so no.