So what your saying is that you don't use the quilt, because you don't want it to get damage by the dogs? If it was me I would be glad you did. My son has a girl friend with cats. He takes the quilt that I made him off the bed when she brings her cats over, so that they don't damage the quilt. There will be a time maybe later that you will be able to take the quilt out. Could you put it on a quilt stand, or are your dogs like mine and rub against everything. Cut yourself some slack. Just make shore you refold it once in a while to it doesn't get damaged.