jumping

So I need some input on Dooley jumping off furniture, especially the couch and bed. He has only done this once or twice because I keep my hands pretty close when he is sitting with me on both of them. However, he would jump if I didn't do that. Is it ok for them to jump? Should they never jump...

I got Dexter a week ago, he is anywhere from 2-4 yrs old and is a standard long haired - I am truely in love :) However Dexter was abused by his last owners and is recovering from surgery after suffering from a shattered femur, it's been 10 days since surgery. He is healing incredibly and...