Furniture (including beds) is your doodle allowed? Yes....No....Sometimes?

[Tricia, Shiloh, Fenway & Tessie]

We have always allowed the dogs to get on the furniture....the beds weren't really an issue since they sleep in their crates....but they jump up there when visiting the bedroom. However....I'm feeling like I may want to change the rules...anyone want to share their experience with this.....why you do or don't allow it....is it sometimes ok and is it confusing to them to allow it by invitation? Lately I have just felt like they jump up whenever they please, wherever they please....on top of whoever they please...and I might be getting cranky about it. I know that is a training issue....but besides the training aspect....I want to know the philosphy of why you do or don't let them.

[Mommy2Max]

Max is allowed on the sofa and our bed when we give him permission to do so.

~Danielle