1. The German shepherd is not allowed in the house alone.
2. Okay, the German shepherd is allowed in the house alone, but only in certain rooms.
3. The German shepherd is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.
4. The German shepherd is only allowed on old furniture.
5. Fine, the German shepherd is allowed on all the furniture, but is not allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.
6. The German shepherd may sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.
7. The German shepherd may sleep under the covers every night.
8. Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the German shepherd!
9. In all cases of dispute….. The German shepherd RULES!