i have soft leather couches and love them.. got 2 dogs too who love the couches and no, they never damaged the couches. if you cut the nails on your dogs often enough (every 3 or 4 months when you get them groomed) you don't need to worry but if you get a cat you must declaw it. if you are shirtless or pantless leather won't stick to your skin so long you are not sweaty so if you have an AC you don't have to worry about that either. leather couches are easier to maintain too just use the conditioner once in a while
