With my first dog I made the choice that she was allowed on the furniture, all my dogs since have been allowed. In the winter when the floor is cold it is about impossible to find a free spot to sit without asking a schnauzer to move, this request is followed by a very dirty schnauzer glance as they make room. The one exception to our furniture privileges is with pups, until they have proven they are house-trained we do not allow them a comfy spot on the furniture, one must have some rules.
The recliner is a favorite spot for both humans and canines, Gussy is perched up here this morning watching me work on the computer.
