HI,
unfortunatly I had the same topic with my (that time) 6 months dobermann, just the same as you, I let him sleep in bed, as long as i was awake, he was in his bed, as soon as i slept, he was in the bed..... like a snake, he got really professional in snaking hisself into bed. when my boyfriend was here he would pester him, wake him up, nudge him, glare at him and at last growl at him - that was the end of dog in bed. I tried the consistancy and treat approach, but he was too stubborn, every night in the evening dog was in bed, I woke up dog was snuggled up next to me, so I bought a crate, gave him a treat told him good night and locked the door, whining and squeeking needs to be ignored, now, after more than a year (but I wasnt consistant in between) after a time i would let him sleep in his bed and as soon as I cought him getting on the bed put him in the crate again. only thing is, you need to do that when youre still alone, so the dog doesnt make the link that he has to sleep on the floor to your husband (husband here, me in crate = I dont like the man, who put himslef between me and mum)
also you can try locking her out of the room, but for me that was not an option because Thompson would paw the door and chew and scratch....
other option is, you ask your husband if he would mind, I know lots of couples that sleep in bed with their dog, only problem is, if they get aggressive, since mine did, he has to sleep off the bed, if he hadn't pestered my boyfriend, he would still be sleeping in bed.
Generally I think it is quite likely that she will try and protect her space and you to the introder, so I would suggest you buy a fairly big crate and make it as wonderful as possible (treats, blanket.....toys) and start training her that way. Good Luck!
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