What is the best way to keep a dog off the furniture?

Question

I've tried snappy trainers - the mouse traps with paddles on them - they work well as long as they are on the couch, but the second they (or I) am gone, he's back up there - or its my bed, or the new leather chair. . . . . .

Answer 1

Go to your nearest carpet store, and get the plastic walk-way protector. Just a heavy plastic roll that is used to protect high traffic areas..You cut it to the size of your chair, or the edges of the bed, and lay it upside down on those surfaces. the bottom is very spiked (to hold it in place on a rug) and the dogs won't cross the spiked surface..this also works for rooms, (put across doorway) or around potted plants, or anywhere you don't want the dog to go..It will do no harm, as the 'spikes' are short nubs of plastic, like Velcro, but the dog will avoid it..It picks up easily and rolls to put away when company is coming.
Otherwise, just being diligent in telling the dog " no' and taking him to his own bed, with a good word or treat for him being on his own bed...Make sure his own bed is as comfortable as your furniture.. My own dogs have their own loveseat.. I am amused by the tricks they play on each-other to get one down, so the other can have the favorite spot..

Answer 2

I house sit a lot and one lady uses tinfoil sheets. Before she goes out she lays them down on the edge of the couch and chair and the dog has a hissy fit when she hears the crinkling so she stays down. That was until another dog moved in and didn't find the tinfoil scary. Once the other dog figured out that she was always left on the floor while her buddy was on the couch she got over her fear of tinfoil... but it's worth a try because it's cheap and probably in your house already! Best of luck!

Answer 3

How about a scat mat. it's hard for the dog to see and sitting on it causes a mild electric shock which makes the animal uncomfortable
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