Back when this blog first started, we told you about how we need a bigger sofa.
Being creative...let's add an ottoman. That'll give us more space I thought. Sure it will. Yup, more space alright.
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| Azule, Breeze, Brook and Bill |
Yup, more space...for Breeze the spotted wonder to stretch out! Sure, she is still growing and getting big, but geez. She's not that big.
Now, in fairness, the dogs do not always completely take over the sofa. Sometimes, for reasons known only to them, they like to snuggle really close and take up very little space (at least the ottoman is getting used!)
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| Brook, Azule and Bill |
Breeze likes to just hang out on the ottoman too.
I asked people we know that have bigger dogs if their dogs do this and yes, it seems to be a big dog thing. I refer to Breeze as a big dog since she is the biggest one in the pack. She is now seven months old, weighs 46 pounds and is the tallest. Likely, she is still growing! A friend commented the other day that Breeze really doesn't look much like an Australian Cattle Dog as her listing on the Blind Deaf Shelter Dog website indicated. My friend further commented (and I quote) "They really saw you coming when they gave that description." Yes, I think they did! Doesn't matter what breed mix she is, she was saved on her PTS date and she is wonderful!
I tried putting some nice fluffy blankets/dog bedding on the floor, thinking that would be an alternative place for the pack to lay. I haven't done that recently since when I tried it, Breeze wasn't quite house trained and for some reason, would pee on the blanket. Every single time. Four blankets, four pees. We never used pee pads so I don't know why. Now that she is completely house trained, I might try again.
Although, now that I think about it, the pack may have told blind puppy Breeze to do that so that the sofa is the only option. I wonder about them sometimes.
Although, now that I think about it, the pack may have told blind puppy Breeze to do that so that the sofa is the only option. I wonder about them sometimes.
We still all pile onto the sofa, nudge each other and maybe grumble a little bit as we shift around to get settled.
Sometimes, Oscar the cat gives us one of these looks.
Sometimes, Oscar the cat gives us one of these looks.
Probably wonders why the dogs can't be happy with a little cardboard box like he is. Oh Oscar, that's just the way dogs are!
The best thing I've come up with is using the big, round Papasan chair cushions as dog beds - they're plenty big enough for three largish dogs to lie on. If you catch them on sale at World Market or Pier One, they're also fairly reasonable... Of course, they still CHOOSE the sofa, but if I kick them off, they have somewhere nice to lie!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! Sometimes it gets to be a bit much with everybody crowding the sofa.
DeleteWe have a similar problem, with our 5 collies. But they have learned to curl up into small balls, to make room! :)
ReplyDeleteI really thought the ottoman would make more of difference. Oh well, I suppose I'll keep saving for the sectional.
DeleteAnd there is always that favorite part of the sofa! Sometimes I will sit where Blueberry and Linus usually like to and don't you know they stare at me accusingly and won't get up on the sofa at all! Then they make their move and jump up as soon as I need to get up for something.
ReplyDeleteI think Breeze is beautiful whatever breed she is - gotta love those spots!
They always act like it's THEIR sofa and the human is in THEIR spot!
DeleteIt's been such a surprise as those spots on Breeze got darker and darker and she grew and grew!
I don't like to play favorites but Breeze is my favorite. (I can't help myself) (I just love those ears!) (and her understated spottiness!) (I apologize to all the others)
ReplyDeleteThat's okay, you can have a favorite! I'm not supposed to according to some people. But, shhh...I do and it's Hiker. Shhhhh!!!
DeleteI absolutely love those photos. Everyone looks so comfy and happy, you can't look at them without smiling:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirsten! We are a happy bunch, even the cat - although he doesn't always look happy!
ReplyDeleteBreeze is getting pretty big, isn't she? Regardless she is gorgeous and makes a great addition to your family. Besides, even though my dog isn't THAT big when it comes to couch space she is an expert at taking more than her fair share!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yup, Breeze is cute, as they all are! Even cute little Brook can take up lots of space!
DeleteSHE got a large 'L' shaped couch with an ottoman, so SHE fits on it, too! Of course there are only three of us, but we like to stretch out.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy
Breeze probably thinks she is the perfect looking cattle dog, so don't let anyone tell her otherwise! We love her hanging around picture.
Sometimes I wonder if the furniture is for the dogs or humans. We all have to be comfy!
DeleteWe have cozy dog beds all over the place. Sometimes Wrigs uses them, but he still prefers stretching out all the way across the couch. It's amazing how long a 60 pound dog can be! :-)
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs