How dangerous is it for Joey to sleep in bed with me? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

johnsae · 07-07-2005, 11:43 AM

Well, most everyone knows the story of us almost losing Joey (my fiance stepped on him). He is 100% recovered (or so it seems), and he sleeps in his bed next to our bed every night. The last few nights, I have brought him up into our bed to watch tv with us, and he falls into the deepest sleep. He is so happy with us! He is almost 4 months and a little over 2lbs. Giving his recent history, I know it isn't fair of me to want him to sleep in the bed with us. It just doesn't sound safe...but I do notice that a lot of the Yorkie owners on here have their pups sleep with them.

Thoughts?

chachi · 07-07-2005, 11:46 AM

Its probably not the safest thing if they are too little to jump from the bed. Also they can fall off. However I have a 5 month old and a 6 month old yorkie and they both sleep in our bed.

vainchick5 · 07-07-2005, 11:50 AM

My coco is almost 5 months and 2lbs. She never used to sleep with me because I wouldn't allow it. After a difficult breakup with my boyfriend last week, I let her sleep with me for comfort. We both love it. Except sometimes the little bugger will jump down to play and go potty and eat. Then she will whine to come back to bed. She hasn't gotten injured from the jumping but I am getting her a ramp just in case. I think with Joey maybe you should give it a couple of months, considering his recent injuries. He may not be strong enough to jump down yet, and he might hurt himself again. Or you could sleep with him on the floor.

ReconsMomma · 07-07-2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

. Or you could sleep with him on the floor.

LOL I love this comment..... I can just picture the proud daddy curled up on the floor around the dog bed. LOL

vainchick5 · 07-07-2005, 11:54 AM

haha Totally. It's sort of a compromise (minus the back pain in the morning)...haha

luzangela428 · 07-07-2005, 11:55 AM

Maximus is 4.5 lbs now but he has been sleeping with me since he was 4 months and 3 lbs. so maybe buy him a ramp so he can get down but otherwise they will move with you...OR actually they will move YOU where they want you..as I have stated before Maximus is gracious enough to give my bf and I a corner of what has become HIS bed!!!

teri88 · 07-07-2005, 12:02 PM

Tucker is 3 months (tomorrow!) and 3.5 pounds. He has been sleeping with me since the second night we got him, he was terrified of a thunder storm so I took him into bed. He slept so well, I kept him with me. He sleeps between the pillows, it's his favorite spot. Except for the snoring (his) it's been wonderful having him on the bed.

Yorkie_GirL · 07-07-2005, 12:11 PM

The first time I Let Ginger sleep in my bed.. I almost killed her

I had taken a sleeping pill (long story).. and i had fallen asleep.. and my tendancy is to put my leg on something.. like a pillow in between my legs.. or put my leg on my boyfriend

..

But she had crawled inbetween that space.. and i ended up putting my leg on her.. and i didn't know cause i was knocked out cold lol.. my boyfriend was the one who woke up (thankfully).. and woke me up cause Ginger was under my leg and the blankets gasping for air.. i felt like a terrible person... but Ginger forgave me.. Ginger still sleeps with us.. but either sleeps at the edge of the bed.. or on my head lol..

But I sort of want them to sleep in their own bed.. Any ideas?

lyricandme · 07-07-2005, 12:30 PM

Rocky curls up right next to me at night! I love it! I did make a little "ramp" out of some decorative pillows but he prefers to skip the pillows and jump right to the floor

! As much as I have tried, he just jumps, jumps, jumps!

lyricandme · 07-07-2005, 12:30 PM

Rocky curls up right next to me at night! I love it! I did make a little "ramp" out of some decorative pillows but he prefers to skip the pillows and jump right to the floor

! As much as I have tried, he just jumps, jumps, jumps!

Bruce's_Mom · 07-07-2005, 12:55 PM

Bruce sleeps on the pillow next to my head, he always has...It is probably not the safest but he hardly moves. It works out well too because if he needs to go outside he need only bark right in my ear (which he does do)...Once before he was a little better with the potty training I awoke to a foul odor and he pooped just inches from my face...That was not a good experience!

JCarlson2004 · 07-07-2005, 01:00 PM

Codie and Katie both sleep w/ me and Jim. Katie sleeps on my pillow right next to my face (so she can sneak in some kisses every once in a while) and Codie sleeps between me and Jim UNDER the blanket - it's so cute! He loves to be cuddled under the blanket. I can't imagine not sleeping w/ my babies because I've been doing it since the first day I got them. They would be hurt if I didn't put them on the bed at night. Plus, they whine until I do!!

feminvstr · 07-07-2005, 01:06 PM

I have 5 sleeping with me

when Mercedes was a baby I put pillows from the bed all the way around the parameter of the bed, that way if she did fall she wouldnt get hurt I did this for about two weeks she never once jumped off. My bed is very high over 3' tall I have to run and jump to get in

lycansmom · 07-07-2005, 01:16 PM

not safe as a baby we had a friend that her husband rolled over on the furbaby and killed it was only 9 weeks old

Shanatink · 07-07-2005, 01:21 PM

Recently Chloe started sleeping with us. We have a king size bed and we all huddle in the middle so there is plenty of room and I am not too worried about chloe falling off. She likes to be right by us. But every situation is different and you need to make sure you feel really good about it before you decide to give it a try.

07-07-2005, 11:43 AM	#1
johnsae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 181	How dangerous is it for Joey to sleep in bed with me? Well, most everyone knows the story of us almost losing Joey (my fiance stepped on him). He is 100% recovered (or so it seems), and he sleeps in his bed next to our bed every night. The last few nights, I have brought him up into our bed to watch tv with us, and he falls into the deepest sleep. He is so happy with us! He is almost 4 months and a little over 2lbs. Giving his recent history, I know it isn't fair of me to want him to sleep in the bed with us. It just doesn't sound safe...but I do notice that a lot of the Yorkie owners on here have their pups sleep with them. Thoughts?

07-07-2005, 11:46 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Its probably not the safest thing if they are too little to jump from the bed. Also they can fall off. However I have a 5 month old and a 6 month old yorkie and they both sleep in our bed. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-07-2005, 11:50 AM	#3
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	My coco is almost 5 months and 2lbs. She never used to sleep with me because I wouldn't allow it. After a difficult breakup with my boyfriend last week, I let her sleep with me for comfort. We both love it. Except sometimes the little bugger will jump down to play and go potty and eat. Then she will whine to come back to bed. She hasn't gotten injured from the jumping but I am getting her a ramp just in case. I think with Joey maybe you should give it a couple of months, considering his recent injuries. He may not be strong enough to jump down yet, and he might hurt himself again. Or you could sleep with him on the floor. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

07-07-2005, 11:54 AM	#5
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	haha Totally. It's sort of a compromise (minus the back pain in the morning)...haha __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

07-07-2005, 11:55 AM	#6
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	Maximus is 4.5 lbs now but he has been sleeping with me since he was 4 months and 3 lbs. so maybe buy him a ramp so he can get down but otherwise they will move with you...OR actually they will move YOU where they want you..as I have stated before Maximus is gracious enough to give my bf and I a corner of what has become HIS bed!!! __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-07-2005, 12:02 PM	#7
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	Tucker is 3 months (tomorrow!) and 3.5 pounds. He has been sleeping with me since the second night we got him, he was terrified of a thunder storm so I took him into bed. He slept so well, I kept him with me. He sleeps between the pillows, it's his favorite spot. Except for the snoring (his) it's been wonderful having him on the bed. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

07-07-2005, 12:11 PM	#8
Yorkie_GirL Oreo,Ginger&Cloey Owned Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: none of your business Posts: 1,270	bad experience for me.. the first time.. lol The first time I Let Ginger sleep in my bed.. I almost killed her I had taken a sleeping pill (long story).. and i had fallen asleep.. and my tendancy is to put my leg on something.. like a pillow in between my legs.. or put my leg on my boyfriend .. But she had crawled inbetween that space.. and i ended up putting my leg on her.. and i didn't know cause i was knocked out cold lol.. my boyfriend was the one who woke up (thankfully).. and woke me up cause Ginger was under my leg and the blankets gasping for air.. i felt like a terrible person... but Ginger forgave me.. Ginger still sleeps with us.. but either sleeps at the edge of the bed.. or on my head lol.. But I sort of want them to sleep in their own bed.. Any ideas?

07-07-2005, 12:30 PM	#9
lyricandme YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 288	Rocky curls up right next to me at night! I love it! I did make a little "ramp" out of some decorative pillows but he prefers to skip the pillows and jump right to the floor ! As much as I have tried, he just jumps, jumps, jumps! __________________ SHELLEY AND ROCKY BALBOA http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=149351

07-07-2005, 12:55 PM	#11
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	Bruce sleeps on the pillow next to my head, he always has...It is probably not the safest but he hardly moves. It works out well too because if he needs to go outside he need only bark right in my ear (which he does do)...Once before he was a little better with the potty training I awoke to a foul odor and he pooped just inches from my face...That was not a good experience!

07-07-2005, 01:00 PM	#12
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Codie and Katie both sleep w/ me and Jim. Katie sleeps on my pillow right next to my face (so she can sneak in some kisses every once in a while) and Codie sleeps between me and Jim UNDER the blanket - it's so cute! He loves to be cuddled under the blanket. I can't imagine not sleeping w/ my babies because I've been doing it since the first day I got them. They would be hurt if I didn't put them on the bed at night. Plus, they whine until I do!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-07-2005, 01:06 PM	#13
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	I have 5 sleeping with me when Mercedes was a baby I put pillows from the bed all the way around the parameter of the bed, that way if she did fall she wouldnt get hurt I did this for about two weeks she never once jumped off. My bed is very high over 3' tall I have to run and jump to get in __________________ Kimberly

07-07-2005, 01:16 PM	#14
lycansmom Luna_Bug's Chew Toy Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 1,199	not safe as a baby we had a friend that her husband rolled over on the furbaby and killed it was only 9 weeks old __________________ "some people without brains do an awful lot of talking dont they?"

07-07-2005, 01:21 PM	#15
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Recently Chloe started sleeping with us. We have a king size bed and we all huddle in the middle so there is plenty of room and I am not too worried about chloe falling off. She likes to be right by us. But every situation is different and you need to make sure you feel really good about it before you decide to give it a try. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com