Gradual Rules for Puppies

1. The puppy dog is not allowed in the house.

2. Okay, the puppy dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.

3. The puppy dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.

4. The puppy dog can get on the old furniture only.

5. Fine, the puppy dog is allowed on all the furniture, but is not allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.

6. Okay, the puppy dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.

7. The puppy dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.

8. The puppy dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only

9. The puppy dog can sleep under the covers every night.

10. Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the puppy dog.