How to Convince your Boyfriend to Sleep with your Dog

Brunettes can doubt themselves like everyone else. They can wake suddenly in bed wondering if things are going to be alright. In the middle of last night, I woke up in a sweat. Okay, my petite little fan had turned off but, suffice it to say, I was really happy to have my dog sitting next to me. I pet his head and tickled his cute 7lb. belly and I promptly fell back to sleep.

In the morning, I woke up in my pink polka dot sheets. My sweet dog, Valentino, was sleeping right beside me.

The issue: Boys who dislike doggies in their Girl's bed
If a girl's dog is an indoor doggie not romping through mega rain puddles or tramping through dumpsters, tell me boys, what's wrong with the little guy sleeping on top of your toes at night?

Girls, You Make the Rules
Let's get this straight style agents, Don't be a push-over! Most guys that I've dated, including Mr. Cop, have made up rules about dogs sleeping in the backyard or at least rules kicking my dog out of my room. How it starts is the boy is trying to get to know your lifestyle, he meets the dog, and then casually, sooner or later, he asks:

BOY
(devil-ish all knowing grin)
Hey, where does the dog sleep?

MISS BRUNETTE
Why?

BOY
Just asking...
(Sip of coffee. Ever so gently he sets the cup down and looks at Miss Brunette)

MISS BRUNETTE
(not hungry or thristy anymore)
No, it's fine. He sleeps in my room.

BOY
In your bed?
(nose turned up)
The dog sleeps in your bed?

The inner voice is saying-what?! This is all that has to happen. Pick up your purse and leave the boy at the cafe. Or, promptly kick the boy from your room, kicked'em out the front door, and delete'em from your cell phone.

Maybe it's just too easy to dump guys based on a dog.

Boyfriends are Different.
Mr. Cop has mentioned to me that Valentino should sleep in a, gulp, a kennel. I can't image it? Valentino, the little guy that was so cute sleeping on a pillow beside me last night, stuck in a a kennel....hmm.. Jimminie Crickets! Mr. Cop is way to hot & sexy to just dump. I think I'll have to go undercover to work this to my favor. Here is my plan and I offer it you dear brunettes and style agents alike.

Operation Doggie Slumber Party

Here is a task list that will be put into effect once Mr. Cop & I are living together.

1. Regular doggie baths. Sorry, Valentino but it is for the greater good.
2. Never buy a kennel. That's a great first start.
3. Bonding time. Mr. Cop needs to get cozy with Valentino quick.
4. Doggie PJ's. It might sound quack but a cute set of doggie nightgowns might just save the night.
5. Talk about it. The pathway to public understanding is get it out there. Tell friend's & family, neighbors, even tell a postal worker, just talk about the cozy nights of sleep you get with your pooch. Pretty soon there's a trend sweeping the nation and your boyfriend starts to get it!

My plan is so simple that it is like clockwork. I can't wait to win! Really, I have to say, everyone wins. Boyfriends & husbands and their girl's doggies can all just get along.