We don't allow our dogs on the furniture simply because they are usually muddy messes!!! They have lots of nice places to sleep, though, folded comforters (old, washable ones, of course). We gave up on dog beds because even at 4 and 3 1/2 years old, Honey and Lilly still chew things up, like puppies!! Both dogs used to sleep with Helen in the wintertime, at out other house, but in this house, they prefer the floor beside Mom's side of the bed. It is so cute to see all three dogs in a row, sleeping and snoring beside me!

Helen keeps an old sheet on top of her comforter to keep it clean, just in case a muddy dog decides to visit, and for Mimi who does shed pretty badly at times. Mimi always sleeps on Helen's bed, but usually on her head! And Butter sleeps on our bed, but we haven't tried to keep it covered.

I know I'd think differently if we had a problem keeping the dogs off the couches since both of them are new!