My pup has slept with me starting the first night I had him. Every pet I have ever owned (cats/dogs) has slept with me.
My Yorkie - from the get-go- slept six or seven hours and then started licking my face --at which time I took him to his pee pad and he usually went.
I have a low hopechest type piece of furniture at the end of my bed. He jumps easily onto that and then down to the floor. He comes up that way too (since he was 8 or 9 weeks old).
I don't, but you can protect your mattess by using a body potty belt or diaper. Or - put a plastic sheet between your sheet and the mattress.
Carol Jean |