About a month ago, DH decided it would be a good idea to let Lily lie on the futon. I heartily disagreed, but the kids were on DH’s side in this. I think that dogs belong on the floor. It maintains their position in the pack. If they are allowed on the soft, comfy furniture with the kids, dogs will start thinking that they have as much status as the kids. Lily was never allowed on the blue loveseat (aka my chair).

Well, Chunguita wanted Alyson to spend the night last night, so while DH was getting things ready, he noticed that the futon was covered in doghair, as were the blankets the kids and he use on the futon. What a shocker!

So, now Lily has a new bed, which she will lose if she eats it and be back on her piece of hard indoor-outdoor carpet, and she is no longer allowed on any furniture.