Hehe, I know the feeling! Sometimes, it is really embarrassing and awkward when they share your bed.
I only have one suggestion to add. I have this one look and command that my dogs understand. When I give them this look and command, it means that I am very serious and they don't have any choice but to obey.
Think of a toddler stabbing his mother with a fork. The mother would tell the tod, in a very stern, very serious voice, that he is never to do that again. This tone of voice and command is saved for extreme circumstances and used very infrequently.
If you decide to try this, choose a new command that they haven't heard yet and when they do something that warrants this reaction, like your love life problem, say this very sternly and look the dog right in the eyes until he looks away. Always follow this command and look with a severe punishment if the dog fails to comply.
I don't mean hitting the dog. I mean a timeout or similar training tool.
If you do this right, your dog will know that when it hears this command, he must be on his best behaviour, or less.
I'm very sorry if this sounds arbitrary or strange, but it really works. You could maybe try asking your hubby to do this if your dog doesn't listen to you effectively.
Good luck!!
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