we gave up on it! there were many times we (humans) sat on the floor and dogs and cats had the furniture. evil bil was mean to one of the dogs and mom thot he needed a lesson in hierarchy. so, when big dog reached down and scarfed my cookie i let out a yell, mom said, it's ok it's her house! ' i said, maybe so, but it was my cookie!!!' i bet evil bil who is no longer part of our family, YAY!, never got the hint! he was book smart and people stupid! but it remain s, the people are here as caretakers for the master races, canine and feline. lol. life is easier once you give in!