Sharing my bed with three small dogs gets crowded sometimes. My 14 year old Jack Russell can't always make it up on the bed even with the ottoman for a little help. Since we got this bed I have found Louie curled up on the bed during the day. He fits into the space along the over stuffed bolster. The bed is big enough for all three of my guys to stretch out in together too. They really are enjoying the bed. And frequently move to that bed instead of sleeping with me at night.