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class=491054713-03012010>The first of the issues depends on how much space you
need and how big the bed is.</SPAN></DIV>
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class=491054713-03012010>Next comes to the "pack" issue. Does it become an
issue where he now feels to be on your level in the pack? You will know
when this starts to happen if you attempt to move him and he grumbles.
Some hounds as they get older will grumble also for their discomfort in moving,
but there are two types of grumbles, quick snaps and longer ones when you nudge
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class=491054713-03012010>be wary of both, until you pick up on the best way to
move him, coddle to make him more calm, etc. If it becomes an issue, its
time to reward him with getting *off* the bed when you get on it... and thus try
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<DIV>i can't let him up there all night, as he takes up so much room, but i've
got a feeling he has other ideas.</DIV>
<DIV>so you could say i've created a monster. any downside to letting him
sleep there all night?</DIV>
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