Guest guest Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you know is currently sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like dogs and all animals but I would never sleep with an elephant or a cobra for that matter. I know they are pets but what is your opinion about your pit bull sleeping on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 , " alsports2000 " <alsports2000 wrote: > > Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you know is currently > sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like dogs and all animals > but I would never sleep with an elephant or a cobra for that matter. I > know they are pets but what is your opinion about your pit bull sleeping > on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] > > I have two Standard Schnauzers, the male sleeps in the living room and the female likes to sleep with us in the bedroom. Sometimes she's on the floor, but lots of times she's on the foot of the bed (my side of course , she's always welcome. We use a special bedspread to protect the blankets and sheets as both dogs may visit us on the bed during the day. If I had a Pitbull, it would be sweet and welcome! No particular breed ban here! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Uh, not a big deal? Not any more threatening then sharing my bed with the killer ankle-biter chihuahua next door. - alsports2000 Friday, October 26, 2007 2:25 PM Sleeping with your Dog????????? Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you know is currently sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like dogs and all animals but I would never sleep with an elephant or a cobra for that matter. I know they are pets but what is your opinion about your pit bull sleeping on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I think it's delightful! :-) My dogs cuddle with me in bed. Two head for the floor for the night because that's where they prefer; one stays. The one who stays is a lab/shepherd/something mix - a big guy. The other two also are mixes - sheltie/shepherd and husky/wolf-looking/whatever! Everyone has different preferences, icky-factor, whatever. I adore animals, and, for me, there's nothing like a warm, cuddly dog snuggled up by me! If it's the pit bull factor, I don't agree with that. I know they are getting a really bad rap, but they are dogs like any other. I fostered one who was the sweetest, gentlest thing, and I know people who have them as pets who say the same. Like humans, there are bsad dogs and good dogs. Depends on lot on how they were raised and treated. Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach http://livinginrhyme.com , " alsports2000 " <alsports2000 wrote: > > Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you know is currently > sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like dogs and all animals > but I would never sleep with an elephant or a cobra for that matter. I > know they are pets but what is your opinion about your pit bull sleeping > on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I think that it comes down to personal preference in most cases. Some people view their dogs as part of their family, other people don't. Some people won't even have them in the house, much less consider sleeping with the dog on the bed. We have had dogs on our beds for nearly 20 years, and we're all fine. Our dogs don't have fleas, however, and I imagine that would be pretty nasty sharing the bed with doggie parasites. Cheers Andrea NZ On 27/10/2007, at 10:25 AM, alsports2000 wrote: > Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you know is currently > sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like dogs and all > animals > but I would never sleep with an elephant or a cobra for that matter. I > know they are pets but what is your opinion about your pit bull > sleeping > on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 LOL!! What a coincidence! We also have 2 Standard Schnauzers, the male sleeps in the living room, the female sleeps on the bed (she's boss dog, and won't allow him on the bed). Cheers Andrea NZ On 27/10/2007, at 2:44 PM, Jean wrote: > I have two Standard Schnauzers, the male sleeps in the living room > and the female likes to sleep with us in the bedroom. > > Sometimes she's on the floor, but lots of times she's on the foot of > the bed (my side of course , she's always welcome. We use a > special bedspread to protect the blankets and sheets as both dogs may > visit us on the bed during the day. > > If I had a Pitbull, it would be sweet and welcome! No particular > breed ban here! > > Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 We were watching Dog Whisperer the other day and he stated that small dogs are actually more agressive than large dogs. I would tend to agree with that statement. Large dogs are trained or forced to be mean. My partner had a pit bull that was very sweet and good natured. Jenny Kernan --- kiaradaze <ckirchhoff wrote: > I think it's delightful! :-) My dogs cuddle with me > in bed. Two head > for the floor for the night because that's where > they prefer; one > stays. The one who stays is a lab/shepherd/something > mix - a big guy. > The other two also are mixes - sheltie/shepherd and > husky/wolf-looking/whatever! > > Everyone has different preferences, icky-factor, > whatever. I adore > animals, and, for me, there's nothing like a warm, > cuddly dog snuggled > up by me! > > If it's the pit bull factor, I don't agree with > that. I know they are > getting a really bad rap, but they are dogs like any > other. I fostered > one who was the sweetest, gentlest thing, and I know > people who have > them as pets who say the same. Like humans, there > are bsad dogs and > good dogs. Depends on lot on how they were raised > and treated. > > Cindy > > Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach > http://livinginrhyme.com > > , > " alsports2000 " > <alsports2000 wrote: > > > > Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you > know is currently > > sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like > dogs and all animals > > but I would never sleep with an elephant or a > cobra for that matter. I > > know they are pets but what is your opinion about > your pit bull sleeping > > on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Jenny I agree. I raise yorkies and they are very hard headed. I saw Cesar Milan on the dog whisperer working w/a yorkie one time and he even said something to the effect of how difficult it was to get them to behave how he wanted them to. Marsha and the Yorkies http://www.miracleyorkies.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 , Andrea Gauland <dreaquince wrote: > > > Some people view their dogs as part of their family, other people > don't. We have had dogs on our > beds for nearly 20 years, and we're all fine. Hi Andrea, Having two SSs is a nice coincidence! Our female will let the male on the bed if he wants, he just prefers not to sleep there. Dogs in my household have always been treated as part of the family. I think having pets around is very beneficial to ones mental and emotional well-being. They're very sensitive to your feelings, if you've ever lost a dog, the remaining dog will grieve with you and comfort you. Of course you have to like animals to begin with, or you'll just be stressed having them around. Jean To Know A Schnauzer Is To Love A Schnauzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks for all the answers/comments made for my question on Sleeping with your dog???. I noticed some of you mentioned parasites and fleas. That's the reason I was asking about sleeping with them. I know dogs carry tape worms, fleas, ticks and stuff that I might not be aware of that might get in your ear or other areas of your body. I know that this sounds nonsense to you but its a legitimate concern. I was raised in a ranch/farm and we had all sorts of animals but they were always outside. I know some of you are saying its the way you interpret it. I know of many homes where the dogs sleep with owners but I just wanted to hear from those of you who are in the forefront of this question. Is there anyone else out there who sees/intreprets this question differently????? Thanks again. AL. --- Lori Miner <thefragile73931 wrote: > Uh, not a big deal? Not any more threatening then > sharing my bed with the killer ankle-biter chihuahua > next door. > - > alsports2000 > > Friday, October 26, 2007 2:25 PM > Sleeping with your > Dog????????? > > > Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you > know is currently > sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like > dogs and all animals > but I would never sleep with an elephant or a > cobra for that matter. I > know they are pets but what is your opinion about > your pit bull sleeping > on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.11/1094 > - Release 10/26/2007 8:50 AM > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 If your dog takes a monthly heartworm meds, he or she will not get fleas, if he takes the right kind. Most monthly heartworm meds take care of any worms, except for tapes. To get a tape worm, you have to eat and swallow a flea. I raise yorkies and I handle all kinds of feces and have never gotten any worms. Marsha and the Yorkies http://www.miracleyorkies.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Ok I have to chime in. My son woke up with a tick on his face THIS morning.YUCK! One of our beagles sleep with him. The other sleeps with my daughter. This is a concern for me as Lyme disease is very prevelant in my area. The dogs will continue to sleep with the kids but I will have to check them thouroughly before bed from now on. Alfonso Ramos <alsports2000 wrote: Thanks for all the answers/comments made for my question on Sleeping with your dog???. I noticed some of you mentioned parasites and fleas. That's the reason I was asking about sleeping with them. I know dogs carry tape worms, fleas, ticks and stuff that I might not be aware of that might get in your ear or other areas of your body. I know that this sounds nonsense to you but its a legitimate concern. I was raised in a ranch/farm and we had all sorts of animals but they were always outside. I know some of you are saying its the way you interpret it. I know of many homes where the dogs sleep with owners but I just wanted to hear from those of you who are in the forefront of this question. Is there anyone else out there who sees/intreprets this question differently????? Thanks again. AL. --- Lori Miner <thefragile73931 wrote: > Uh, not a big deal? Not any more threatening then > sharing my bed with the killer ankle-biter chihuahua > next door. > - > alsports2000 > > Friday, October 26, 2007 2:25 PM > Sleeping with your > Dog????????? > > > Firstly: Do not take offense if you or anyone you > know is currently > sleeping with your dog. Don't get me wrong, I like > dogs and all animals > but I would never sleep with an elephant or a > cobra for that matter. I > know they are pets but what is your opinion about > your pit bull sleeping > on your bed with you?????????? [:-/] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------- > > > > > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.11/1094 > - Release 10/26/2007 8:50 AM > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Ahhh, *now* it's a different question! So, the concern is catching something from sleeping with your dog, and it doesn't matter what kind of dog it is or, heck, even if it was a cat or ... an elephant. :-) No, I wouldn't want to catch anything from anyone, dog or human! I don't think there are a lot of diseases that transfer from a dog to a human. Ringworm is one. Fleas generally will stay on a dog if it has one, but may bite a human. That said, I keep my dogs healthy so I don't have to worry about it. I also don't want them to be suffering from flea bites or worms or whatever. Fed a natural, raw diet, they stay free of fleas and other nasties. That help? Cindy Cindy Kirchhhoff http://livinginrhyme.com , Alfonso Ramos <alsports2000 wrote: > > Thanks for all the answers/comments made for my > question on Sleeping with your dog???. I noticed some > of you mentioned parasites and fleas. That's the > reason I was asking about sleeping with them. I know > dogs carry tape worms, fleas, ticks and stuff that I > might not be aware of that might get in your ear or > other areas of your body. I know that this sounds > nonsense to you but its a legitimate concern. I was > raised in a ranch/farm and we had all sorts of animals > but they were always outside. I know some of you are > saying its the way you interpret it. I know of many > homes where the dogs sleep with owners but I just > wanted to hear from those of you who are in the > forefront of this question. Is there anyone else out > there who sees/intreprets this question > differently????? Thanks again. AL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Thank you for your feedback and keep up the good work with your Yorkies. Thanks again. AL. --- Miracle Yorkies <miracleyorkies wrote: > If your dog takes a monthly heartworm meds, he or > she will not get fleas, if he takes the right kind. > Most monthly heartworm meds take care of any worms, > except for tapes. To get a tape worm, you have to > eat and swallow a flea. I raise yorkies and I handle > all kinds of feces and have never gotten any worms. > > Marsha and the Yorkies > http://www.miracleyorkies.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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