Many dog owners ask, "It is okay if my dog sleeps in my bed?" While some experts say this could be trouble, others disagree. Here's everything you need to know about this behavior.
Decide What You Want
Studies have shown that about 62% of the nation's pets sleep in the house at night, and about one-third of dogs actually sleep on their owners' bed. You'll find conflicting information about whether this is acceptable or not, but it all really comes down to what you prefer.
As long as your dog doesn't regularly interrupt your sleep, and as long as you are both comfortable with the sleeping arrangement, there's really nothing inherently wrong with letting Fido snooze at the foot of your bed each night. Some experts warn that this could undermine your position as pack leader, but others say that it rarely affects that part of your relationship. If your dog growls at you when you turn over in your sleep, or won't move when you need more room, however, there could be a problem with the power structure in your house.
If you do choose to allow your dog to sleep on the bed, you should also keep control of the situation by teaching her a "get off the bed" command that will allow you privacy and space whenever you want it. Because you are the pack leader in the home, your dog should relent to your desires for a dog-free sleeping space once in a while.
You should also train your dog to wait and be invited to join you in the bed before she jumps up. It shouldn't be an assumption on her part. This helps keep the line between leader and follower clearly defined.
Will I Be Able To Rest If The Dog Sleeps In My Bed?
One of the biggest complaints owners have about dogs sleeping in bed with them 
is that they're often awakened during the night. But this is a matter of training. A dog will be as persistent and inconvenient as you allow her to be. If you continue to get up with her throughout the night, she will learn that it's acceptable to keep waking you up.
You can curtail your dog's nighttime wakefulness, however, at least superficially, by ignoring her demands to be let out. For instance, most adult dogs should be able to go through a whole night without needing to take a bathroom break. If your dog cannot, consult your veterinarian because she may have a medical condition that needs to be treated. If she doesn't have a medical condition, her regular insistence to go out could just be a matter of boredom or needing your attention.
As long as you assert your control over the bedtime situation, you shouldn't worry over whether its acceptable when a dog sleeps in your bed.
