Tuesday, May 28, 2013

May Photos - Naughty Habit

This is Mabel on the sofa. Some part of me regrets I ever let her do this. For one thing, the sofa is nearly broken. It's starting to take on her "old dog" odor. But as a pup, every single time I went down the hall to the office, within minutes, she'd be up there. In spite of having NUMEROUS dog beds. I would drag her down and scold her over and over...and over.

Somehow this transitioned into her only getting up there when I was there. That's usually late at night when I give myself an hour or so of television / ipad time. Even if I stop working at midnight, Mabel will not go to bed without sofa cuddles!

On the other hand, I myself have become so accustomed to sofa cuddle time, the thought of not allowing her (or, dare I say it, any future dogs) on the sofa feels...wrong! It's like people who get a dog and leave them outside! Dogs are pack animals...they need to pack up to feel safe in the world. And isn't cuddling pack behavior? And seriously, I'm getting a little too old for floor cuddles!



6 comments:

Unknown said...

Sofa cuddle time is always the sweetest and the best!

Dexter said...

I claimed the couch very early on and momma said as long as that was the only piece of furniture I used that it would be OK. I have a nice, heavy cover from that Orvis place that momma can throw in the washy machine from time to time to keep it fresh (although secretly I think she likes the dog smell).

Kisses,
Dexter

Walter & Angel Millie said...

We let the dogs on the bed and get cuddle time there. My husband is adamant against letting them on the furniture, but I would if it was only me.

Cindy

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

BOL - we only like the sofa when there are no humans there too:) But of course, we also are not allowed on the beds:(

Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

Ruby said...

Oh, Ma has like layers of blankets and throws on the furniture! She says it's so I don't gets my 'essence' on the sofa....Pffffft!!
What's wrong with a little doggie odor, I say!! BOL
Butts, she says it's easier washin' the blankets than the sofa...
I can't imagine not sleepin' on MY loveseat!! BTW: I have a crate, and 3 dog beds, too...hehehe
Kisses,
Ruby

GOOSE said...

Oh sofa time. It's the best. I am doing it right now. Have my whole life.
Blessings,
Goose