Why do rescues make it harder than it should be?

Can any of the people who did previous home-checks on here clarify why I was asked by both rescues who I approached if the dog will be allowed on the sofa and bed?

There was also a pound that I filled out a form for, where one of the questions was:

"Will the dog be allowed on the sofa?
- Yes, they're part of the family
- Only when asked
- No"

Are people expected to allow their dogs onto furniture now? I thought it was a very odd question and not really any of their business TBH.
 
I imagine its something dogs on sofas can lead to possession issues. How many posts have there been over the years on here about dogs behaving aggressively on a sofa or chair or when being asked to depart said item of furniture.
 
CorvusCorax said:
I imagine its something dogs on sofas can lead to possession issues. How many posts have there been over the years on here about dogs behaving aggressively on a sofa or chair or when being asked to depart said item of furniture.
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probably-although two rescues last year did not like the fact that my dogs are restricted to the front of the house (its one level, bedrooms and bathroom at back-kitchen living and dining room at front) and not allowed at the back.
 
Never been a question I have been asked and I have had quite a few rescues. Mine don't go on furniture or upstairs. They have very comfy beds in various downstairs rooms and have company of each other if I am upstairs.
 
We have two dog sofas(lurcher), two dog beds but they are not allowed upstairs and in certain rooms of the house or on the best sofa. The rotti X is not allowed on any sofa, unless she sneaks on, I did not want dominance issues.
 
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