How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

The problem is that we let him on it in the first place ;

but now he is way too big and No room for us ..I'm tired of the pet hair all over the cushions too .Should've kept him off when he was a pup . Yup he's spoiled ! Any ideas to change his set ways??

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

Yeah. It will be tough since he was always allowed on it before.

Watch him when he is ABOUT to get on the couch. Not when he is already on it, or when he is just walking near it. Watch for him sniffing at it, or getting ready to jump up on it. Then, say "No" firmly (or whatever "bad dog" word you use during training). Divert his attention - you can use "Watch me" or "Come" if he knows these commands, or you can keep him on a leash and then tug him away.

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

Get a very nice dog bed the same color as the couch. Since you let him stay on the couch you have to train him to go in his bed.

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

haha If only you could see our house - my dog, my hubby, and I are usually sitting on the floor in front of the couch together because we don't want our dog on the couch and we don't want him alone on the floor!

When your dog jumps up on the couch, give him a firm NO and direct him to the floor. It'll take a while since he's been used to it.

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

okay what you need to do is that you need to yell NO!!! and if necessary slap him/her gently!!! this happened to me because my dog threw up on my furniture so then we got new furniture so when she gets on we just yell NO and she jumps down. just constantly do this so he/she will get the idea about not doing things when you say NO well i hope i could help!!!

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

start putting stuff on the couch thats uncomfortable for him.. you ma have to take it off when you want to sit, and put it back on.. but its a start.

foil and saran wrap are a start.. most animals do not like it, and do not like to sit on it..

or get a rubber mat.. the kind that has the little "no slip nubbies" on the bottom. Put it on your couch with the bottom up.

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

In addition to the suggestions so far, try rearranging the furniture in the room and covering the sofa with a throw or slipcover. To the dog, it will seem like a new piece of furniture and therefore he will accept a new set of rules.

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

Teach him to lay some place else.

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

well, with my dog, i taught him to put his feet on a chair/platform, but it was only okay if he did it on cue. that helped alot. plus i recommend looking into canine psychology and behavior, it will help you understand him better.

good luck!

How do I keep the dog off the sofa?

be CONSISTENT when training him to stay off the sofa.