My rat terrier loves to jump up on the new sofa when I am not looking. I want to keep the sofa looking new as long as possible. Any ideas appreciated.
2006-09-18 02:48:12 · 9 answers · asked by dragunov 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Training is the best I have found.
2006-09-18 03:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem with our Golden Retrievers. We tried newspaper (didn't work) and cans filled with coins (didn't work). We did NOT try the "scat matt" (seems mean). Here's what worked for us. It's called Tattle Tale. It's a little plastic battery operated box that has a motion sensor in it. It's very small, about the size of a box of animal crackers. When the dog startsto get on the couch, it produces a high pitched BEEP that makes the dog STOP and get back down. This is good because it works when you're not at home, too ... you don't have to be there for the dog to learn that the couch isn't a fun place to be. You can buy them at Petsmart for under $20. I used it with two dogs and it worked for both of them.
2006-09-18 04:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by flamingo_sandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took an empty pop can, put a few pennies in, and taped the end up. When my puppy jumps up on the furniture I shake it and she immediately gets off. She hates the sound of it. When I'm gone she's baby-gated in the bathroom so I don't have to worry about it.
2006-09-18 03:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol u can try everything u want but when ur not home hes gonna jump on it unless he cant get to it
if ur really hung up about ur new sofa, put a blanket over the place he chooses to sleep, this will at least keep the sofa looking good
2006-09-18 03:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by livachic2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bitter apple spray (purchased at a pet store) will keep dogs off of furniture and it doesn't mess up the fabric at all. I've sprayed it on a bed, pillow, and stuffed animals and my dog hates the smell. After a couple times she doesn't go near those things.
2006-09-18 07:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by lwil82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a golden retriever who used to like to get up on the couch at night when we were sleeping. We laid newspaper on the couch. She avoided that ...guess she didn't like the crinkling sound...Of course, that was at night. (and if we had to go away for awhile and she was at home) We did this for a few months until she got the message. Telling her "off" also helped when we'd catch her trying to get up there. I guess just lots of patience and training should do the trick. OR, maybe your little guy will be stubborn and you'll just have to give in! Good luck to you and your doggy!
2006-09-18 03:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by momof3pups 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could TRAIN him, although he will be likely to go on it if you leave him out when you are not around.
There is something called a scat mat that gives a mild electrical shock. NOT painful, just uncomfortable.
2006-09-18 03:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "NO", followed by the word "Here" as you point to the floor is the best repellent I have ever found.
2006-09-18 02:53:06 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sir or Madam:
Stand your furniture on end. The dog will not be tempted to use it then.
2006-09-18 02:52:55 · answer #9 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋