Wish I could help but....I'm one of those "bad" mommies who doesn't let her's sleep in my bed. When we had our first yorkie, Katie slept with us every single night of her life. After she crossed Rainbow Bridge, we got Gabby a year later and decided to not let her sleep with us. Then, when we got Gage last year, we just naturally left him in the kitchen with her. When we are at the deer camp is the only time they get in the bed with us.....and sometimes, when hubby is working his shift at the fire station, I'll let them sleep with me. Best of luck to finding the happy medium for you all