Ottoman Shin Guard. Just What It Says

TheMistressT · December 16, 2025, 8:47pm

But it just looks like a padded rectangle, you say? You’re not wrong! But it’s a rectangle with a zipper on one side!

1.5" foam, denim cover, 16" zipper - all stash.

BUT WHY? Well, one of Vivienne’s favorite positions is hind feet on the ground, font legs on a piece of furniture, resting on her dog elbows. Clear as mud? Luckily, I have some illustrative photos!

She even falls asleep like this!

Sooooo, why are you guarding her shins, you’re wondering? Well, it’s actually her papa’s shins that need guarding as when his legs are on the ottoman she’ll get up there all sweet and cute and just grind her pointy puppy elbows right into his shins! Ouch.

ANYWAY, this will be a gift from Vivienne to TheMisterT for Christmas this year.

wittychild · December 16, 2025, 9:26pm

This feels like the perfect gift. Knobbly pet feet are no joke!

megwell · December 16, 2025, 9:29pm

This is a great idea, but I especially love that it’s from Vivienne. “Sorry 'bout your shins, Dad!”

TheMistressT · December 16, 2025, 9:38pm

Thank you! Hopefully it proves useful!

AIMR · December 16, 2025, 10:19pm

I am going to guess that no one else in the world will have this gift! An idea born out of necessity! I bet dads will laugh and then realize what a great gift!

TheMistressT · December 16, 2025, 10:51pm

He’ll for sure get a kick out of it and definitely try it out.

gozer · December 17, 2025, 1:56am

Thats adorable.

Bunny1kenobi · December 17, 2025, 2:15am

Vivienne is so thoughtful and clever!

J-squared · December 17, 2025, 2:49am

Oh, I understand completely. Filbert has pointy elbows.

Tapestry · December 17, 2025, 3:01am

Such a funny and perfect gift! Vivienne is hillarious with how she flops on the furniture.

TheMistressT · December 17, 2025, 4:46am

Thanks, everyone. And thanks for allowing me to indulge my sharing of pup pics!

@J-squared Pet elbows; you don’t even think about them until you have no choice!

RagingSloth · December 17, 2025, 4:59am

Omg I feel the doggy elbow pains! What a great gift to give her dad!! Vivienne is so sweet! I love silly doggies.

MistressJennie · December 17, 2025, 11:45am

I’ve never seen a dog lay or sleep like this. It’s freaking hilarious! Well done on solving an uncomfortable, yet ridiculous problem.

TheMistressT · December 17, 2025, 7:33pm

Thanks, pals!

@MistressJennie I haven’t ever seen this style, either!