| If you have a faithful family dog you have probably | | | | furniture that can be purchased for your pet to rest |
| realized that your dog wants to do everything that | | | | on. Some of them may well match the furniture that |
| you do. When you walk into the kitchen, he likely | | | | is already in your living room, so it doesn't clash. |
| tags along with his little claws tip-tapping on the tile | | | | In the Kitchen and Dining Room |
| behind you. When you go to bed, he probably follows | | | | When it comes to your dog and the areas where |
| you into the bedroom, to curl up beside your bed. | | | | food is prepared and served, you have to be careful. |
| And when you cozy up on the couch to watch your | | | | There are a few pieces of dog furniture in these |
| favorite TV show at the end of the day, your | | | | rooms, but you don't want your dog to be too |
| faithful pet is likely by your side. | | | | comfortable in these spaces. In the kitchen your dog |
| But, what if you don't want your dog on your | | | | should have his own mat and area for food and |
| furniture? While you may love your pet, you may not | | | | water. Don't put them too close to your breakfast |
| want your furniture to smell like dog all the time. But | | | | table or you may have a dog constantly begging |
| at the same time, you don't want to break his heart | | | | thinking he should have some of what is on your |
| by pushing him away. Is there a common ground you | | | | dishes. In the dining room, you really should try to |
| can meet on? | | | | avoid encouraging your pet to be around. Generally |
| The Living Room | | | | no good will come of this and you will just end up |
| One solution is to put a towel or other item down on | | | | angry that your dog is begging. |
| the sofa for your dog to sit on, but that still is | | | | In the Bedroom |
| sending the wrong message. While you may be able | | | | While you may not want your pet on your bed, he |
| to steer your dog the right way when you are | | | | will think if you are on the furniture he should be too. |
| home, when you are not watching he will still think | | | | This is where more dog furniture can come into play. |
| the entire sofa area is on limits and end up undoing | | | | You should consider a bed, or at least a mat or rug |
| what you had attempted to accomplish with your | | | | that is near your bed so your dog can be close by |
| towel. | | | | and feel secure. |
| Instead, the better option is to give your pet his | | | | If you have been letting your dog on your furniture |
| own dog furniture to use when he is in the living | | | | until now, teaching them to be on dog furniture |
| room. You can either choose a bed that you put in | | | | instead can be quite an undertaking. While it's easy to |
| the living room or even select living room furniture | | | | get angry, the better option is to encourage your |
| for your dog. In today's animal-friendly consumer | | | | dog to do the right thing and to give him praise when |
| market there are a number of pieces of dog | | | | he does. |