Could any one give me their views on a problem that I am facing?

In the next couple of months I will be getting a new pup (dog) R-Ridgeback, and I don't know whether I should try and leave the pup down stairs in the kitchen in his bed/pen over-night, the problem being is that I have a Dacsi with a bad back which sleeps with me (in my Bed!) plus two cats (on the bed) and my other 11year old R-Ridgeback bitch (at the foot of my bed in her basket) would it be unfair if I stopped him from joining us of an evening or would it be more unfair on my others letting him join us. I will stop him going up stairs in the day time due to the fact my bitch will want to get out of his way at times as shes an older lady now (not that she acts it sometimes!) and a baby gate will give my dacsi a rest but I dont know whether Im being fair either way I will end up feeling guilty.

Cheers

'Chelle .....

Chelle, This is a comment on your post you would be better to wait for others to give the 'advice'. If it were me, I would have the new pup join right in right from the start. However, I would have a crate somewhere near the bed to put the puppy in when the lights went out. I think you'll find everyone will bond much quicker and with more ease if your puppy becomes a part of your family right from the start. It will also put him in close proximity if he needs to go out to pee earlier that the rest of you wake up. But eventually, he will start to conform to the household schedule. Me personally, I couldn't bear to let the little guy feel left out.

I would recommend when you have time, to read through the archives; they are a wealth of information and I think you will pick up lots of advice
that you may not realize you wanted/needed. It's great reading. Good Luck :)

Chelle, how exciting, a new puppy, I feel it is what you want that is important, however much you love your dogs they are guests in your home and you should do what suits you. By all means if you want to bring the puppy into YOUR bedroom fine but if you want to leave it in the kitchen then do. The puppy will accept what you decide after a few days, remember the R/R is a big bouncy animal, you may regret having him in your room, so may your other pets. Jackie H
PS Have just re-read your post don't let your puppy run up and more important down the stairs he could damage his joints.

Chelle,
That's what I meant about waiting for proper advice. I didn't mean to make you feel guilty about leaving your puppy in the kitchen; he will most certainly abide by your house rules and love you no less. :)
My comment was based on my own circumstances. My breed is smaller (westie) and I live alone, so I consider them my family. My home is there home and like children, they grew up learning by living.
Who knows, they may very well resent having to sleep in my room. (Every kid always wants their "own" room) :D :D

Thanks for the comments, I think my trouble is that maybe my animals are spoilt to much sometimes! The trouble is I lost my "Big" R/R suddenly last October to Bone Cancer in his skull! I am afraid that maybe my routine with 'Dexter' was too soft! Many a night I swore that I would never share my bed with another 10 stone R/R when he took up all the bed and looked me point blank in the face with discust when trying to move him (over not off may I mention and not including the fact that he snored!)

But a fool I am, I say all this now but if I could bring him back he could have the whole bed and some more, unfortunately now I feel is the time to move on and there has to be a point to us loosing him so making another spoilt R/R happy is the best way I can compliment him!

Role on June!!!!!!! Let the trouble biggin!!!

Cheers.

'Chelle...

Of course the new puppy will end up in your bed! You sound like a big softie where your pets are concerned and that is just fine. When the new puppy comes I'm sure you will do what you feel in your heart is best.
Congrats on the new baby!

Have to agree on this one your new family member will no doubt join all of your in your bedroom! I think that is only fare really if you have everyone else with you?!

Hope your joung pup and your family all get on well together.

Best wishes

Julieann and Molly

Thanks for the advice.

Please note every one else in my room (except my husband) he now has his own room as he got sick of what he calls the 'Bag Puss Syndrome' when I get up they all get up when I go to bed the all go to bed (all as in 3 dogs 2 cats!)

He know's who comes first, at least Ive got him trained in that respect!

Cheers,

Chelle..