A Losing Battle

[Heidi & Milton]

Last week Milt came home from daycare with a slight limp.  Our goldendoodle was playing a little too rough with the big boys.  After that, Milt tried to milk that injury for all it was worth.  He thought it entitled him to additional rest in extra comfy spots, like:

The Couch Incident #1

The Couch Incident #2

Relaxing in the recliner

Lounging on the bed

The Milt freely climbs up onto our living furniture, averting his eyes throughout, while we are in the room or quietly sneaks off to hop on the bed, despite owning his very own dog bed.  These repeat incidents (a solid four this weekend alone) are probably due to the fact that Momma laughs and runs for her camera, while Daddy drags the boy off with a firm, "No."

Why do we resist the Milt so much?  At this point, I really don't know.  I'd love to have him all snuggly next to me on the couch or in bed, but the amount of dirt that boy drags around is unbelievable.  It is simply entrenched into his fur and soaked deep down into his paws.  By week's end, his fur has gone from a pearly white to a light blonde and finally sinks into a dull brown color.

I think we fear Milton would ruin or break our "stuff," especially once his full weight is reached.  Dog owners, if this is not the case, let me know because I now prefer sitting on the floor with my Milt, and it's not too comfortable.

To read more about Milton the Goldendoodle, visit www.goldilocksandherdoodle.com

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

We had the not-on-the-furniture rule - and successfully so UNTIL..... our son got a dog and just to be ornery he let him on the furniture and encouraged our others - behind our backs.  This just continued until...... all our dogs get on all our furniture - we block off the living room with an ex-pen.....

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

When we got the girls we had just gotten new living room furniture.  It never even occurred to me that they shouldn't be allowed on it as well.  They way I look at it (and I completely respect everyone's right to choose) is that I can always get new furniture, but I can never get back all those good ole snuggles once the girls are no longer with us. 

[Pat and Traveler]

I got a special 'dog bedspread' for my bed.  Whata sucka!  Who could resist The Milt???

[Christine & Shelby]

I started off as a no furniture privileges.... I think I gave in around 6-8 months. Shelby now can sit on the couch, bed, recliner, etc. I have noticed no damage to these items. And honestly I rather clean a bit more if needed than sit on the floor myself.... Post back surgery that really wasn't an option any longer. Love having my Doodle sitting next to me while we're relaxing on the couch!