Read About Keeping Dog off Furniture

Obviously, the best way to keep your dog off the furniture is to never allow the pet on the furniture in the first place. However, dogs like the elevated view of the world from up on the couch, so sometimes you have to train them to stay down. You need to be sure to provide them with an alternative to lying on your furniture.

1. If you want your pet to stay off the furniture, don´t wait until they are actually up there to say "NO!" and push them off to the floor. As with all dog training, the best method is to prevent the behavior, rather than correcting it. When you see your pup getting ready to take the leap, you need to say "NO!" in a firm, resolute tone. Immediately, you should say, "Go to your bed," in a nice tone, and herd them to it if necessary. When they go to their bed, you should tell them what a good dog they are and give them a treat to reinforce the good action.

2. Another idea involves putting carpet-protection strips, which is sold by the measured length at many home stores and hardware shops, on the furniture prong side up. This makes getting on the furniture far less desirable and can often discourage sneaking onto the furniture in your absence. Once the dog learns to stay off the furniture, the protective strip can be removed.

3. There are a variety of spray repellants available to discourage your pet from getting comfortable on the furniture. You need to be sure to follow the directions for testing the spray on your furniture before using it, since it could change the color of your brand-new couch. Sometimes spraying an old towel or sheet and then covering the furniture also works.

Try these tips! If they don´t work for you and your pet, there are many ways to discourage lounging on your furniture. However, you need to be persistent and consistent with your instructions to your pet for them to learn your house rules.