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Dogs on Couch – Policy Update

Some of you have been seeking clarification on the Dogs on Couch Policy. It appears that there is some confusion, and the following policy statement might help. In general, dogs are not permitted on the couch, or on any other furniture.

The longest Basset is permitted on the couch if J is on the couch, but he must get down if D is home and awake. After J departs he may remain on the blue couch for up to 10 minutes after which time the long Basset should exit the couch of his own accord.

The black and white, furry Basset is only permitted to be on the black leather chair, the ottoman or the floor. It is preferred that he stay on the ottoman in plain sight so that he does not sneak into J’s office to pee on the rug. The black and white, furry Basset is not permitted on the couch. When he is caught on the couch he must get down immediately, except when he is looking very peaceful and sweet.

While watching TV, the red and white Basset may sleep on ottoman. He is also allowed to sit in the leather club chair because he looks so cute and cozy when he curls up there, but only if the black furry Basset is not in it. When he is feeling a bit more assertive he may sit on the couch with J for ten minutes if the long Basset is busy somewhere else and not paying attention to him. If the long Basset sees him sitting there, the red and white Basset must move, immediately and with appropriate deference.

No dogs are permitted on the blue couch for 6 hours after the couch has been vacuumed. That was the old policy. The new policy is that if J wants a dog snuggle this ban may be temporarily lifted at her discretion.

No dogs are permitted on the beds. No exceptions. No amount of snuggling up to J and staring with those soulful eyes will change this.

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