Is it OK to lay on the couch from time to time with my 2 month old Springer Spaniel or should he be going in his crate every time he gets sleepy? I just get nervous that I am creating a BAD habit.
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By ten75ice on 01/11/2009
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Is it OK to lay on the couch from time to time with my 2 month old Springer Spaniel or should he be going in his crate every time he gets sleepy? I just get nervous that I am creating a BAD habit. |
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It depends
I think it depends on what you want.
If you suddenly when he is 6 months old decide that he can never go on to couch, then it is imho a bit unfair to invite him now.
But you can teach him a cue to get on and off and teach him that he can only go on the couch when invited.
Or do as we do... the dogs can get up as they please, but we have cues to ask them to get down if we want them to move off the couch.
Personally I love being close to the dogs, and that includes having them sit/lie on the couch ... even though they are big dogs.
Christina