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Heather Young

Should you let your dog on the sofa? Help us settle the debate

Dog lying on a sheepskin rug on a grey modular sofa in a black living room.

It's no secret I love to spend an evening on my sofa surrounded by cushions and throws to up the comfort levels. But my other non-negotiable sofa accessory might be more controversial – our family dog Lyra.

Despite investing in an expensive dog bed, Lyra’s preferred position is most definitely on our furniture, whether that's the best sofa in the living room or the comfy armchair we popped in the kitchen diner to sit on and look out at the garden. I'm (mostly) ok with this set-up, but I’ve got friends who are most definitely not.

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