There are two things homeowners love, but those two things don’t seem to go well together.
These two things are furniture and pets..
Your furniture is an investment, a part of your home that improves aesthetics and functionality. Your dog, on the other hand, is your companion that makes your living place more lively. All your dog wants is your love and attention.
However, there comes a time when you see your dog scratching your sofa in a frenzy. That’s not fun. Aside from that, a lot of pet hair will accumulate when you leave your dog lying on your sofa. That is not easy to clean. In addition, the dogs do not bathe daily and walk on the ground with bare paws. You certainly don’t want all that dirt transferring to your couch. Fortunately, dogs are intelligent beings. You can teach them to stay away from your furniture.
Tip 1: Spray dog repellant on furniture.
There are several dog repellent products sold at your favorite pet store, you can certainly get one for a measly price. Ask in the personal store which product is created from organic substances. You don’t want to risk your health or your dog’s, so choose a product that is natural. This is also useful if you are going on a trip and no one can keep an eye on your dog and furniture.
Tip 2: If your dog is small, use a baby gate.
Block all entrances to the room where you don’t want to let your dog in because of the furniture. If your dog is large, he can easily jump over the gate, rendering it useless. Instead, prepare a bed for your dog. They love soft and warm places. Giving your dog his own spot will keep him from climbing onto your couch. Setting up a place for your dog to have his own place is a good idea.
Tip 3: If your dog insists on lying on the sofa, you can tell him to get down and stay on the floor.
Give him a reward for being obedient. He always keeps an eye on his dog so he can tell her to stop or make an obvious noise whenever he tries to jump on the furniture. Tell the dog to come to you and give him a treat. In this way, you can reinforce learning and keep your furniture clean.
Tip 4: If you don’t want to use dog repellant and your dog is new, cover the furniture with plastic.
You sure don’t like sitting on a couch that’s covered in plastic. Your dog wouldn’t like it either. You will notice that your dog will ignore the couch once he has experienced it covered in plastic. That’s because he will associate furniture with discomfort. Instead, he will stay on the carpet or the floor. You can remove the plastic then.
Tip 5 – Spray water on your dog every time he tries to jump on the furniture.
Prepare a small spray bottle and leave it on the small table next to the furniture. When you lie down, your dog will follow you and try to jump on the sofa. Make sure to spray water in the dog’s face as he tries to jump onto the couch. As you spray the water, say “No.” His “no” will eventually embed itself in your dog and he will take it as a sign of disapproval of his unacceptable behavior.
Tip 6: You can also spray dog repellant at room entrances where you don’t want your dog to enter.
This can be reinforced by the use of a clicker. Every time you walk into that room, tell your dog to stay. Give him a reward for sticking around. If he tries to get in, tell him to stay again and give him a reward. Most of the time, training a dog to stay off furniture is as simple as saying “stay.”
Do not lose patience when you are training your dog. Eventually, it will do what you want it to do. Some dogs learn faster than others depending on their breed. Some dogs are stubborn and tenacious. Always keep in mind that you are his master and that there is no reason for your dog not to obey you. There’s no reason your dog shouldn’t be trained to get off furniture.
