USUALLY, a pampered pooch gets plied with luxury dog food and toys.

Now, however, owners are splashing out on special dog furniture. Sales of dog sofas are rising, with one ‘dogbed’ settee costing a staggering £12,300. Cheaper models can be found in DFS and Next.

As an owner of two very battered human sofas, this seems extravagant, yet also sensible. If you have room, why not? Only lets see a few more cat sofas - after all it is cats, not dogs, who really let rip and destroy your furniture.