How do I keep my dog off my furniture?

[KACHINA KEN]

I've tried a few things and it doesn't seem to help.

[HocusPocus]

i just keep my dog in the back yard. :) never liked the idea of having pets in the house... its hard enough trying to keep the kids off the furniture. :boxed: :rollside:

[Havasu Hangin']

Have it put to sleep?

[RAMROD]

Have it put to sleep?
lol
No pets in the house for me either

[Havasu Hangin']

lol
No pets in the house for me either
Don't get me wrong- I like puppies...
...they kinda taste like chicken.
:D

[eman1625]

try using a small spray bottle with vinigar and water. We used that while training our German Shepherd. Give a couple sprays on the nose when he gets on the furniture.

[2Driver]

Keep the doors to the outside closed then all you'll have to worry about is him snot painting your patio glass doors. :D :D
Let him on the sofa and next he'll be butt sledding across the carpet :yuk:

[Cheap Thrills]

Punitive Reinforcement. The first command to teach the dog is what NO ! means from there the rest is easy. Always use the word before the stimuli. pretty soon he /she will ascociate the word with the what's comming next. Always reward the dog with positive reinforcement for desired behavior.
C.T. :wink:

[FMluvswater]

I've tried a few things and it doesn't seem to help.
Well when humans aren't sitting on it put other big bulky hard uncomfortable things on the cushions, leave no room for doggy. :idea:

[AZJD]

Kick MJ's ass.....every dog is only a few beating away from being the perfect dog.

[Magic34]

Kick MJ's ass.....every dog is only a few beating away from being the perfect dog.
His last boat was built for the love of the dog. He is screwed, that dog owns him! :crossx: :rollside:

[GHT]

I've tried a few things and it doesn't seem to help.
Shock collar...... Everytime she gets on the funiture... ZZZZZAAAAPPPP!!! :crossx: :crossx:
By the way, there is still a Paw Print on the engine hatch cover of my boat... Must have been from when you let her up there.. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Tom Brown]

How do I keep my dog off my furniture?
The dog wants to hang out on the furniture because that's what it sees the rest of it's pack doing.

[HavasuBarney]

:)
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16003&stc=1

[DeeCandyBar]

forget the furniture, how do you keep a dog from viewing porn when you're out of the house?
http://data1.blog.de/blog/a/and-one-blog/img/424-bad_dog%5B1%5D.jpg

[Beer-30]

It would be hard at this point. My smaller one is on the furniture all the time, but it's fine with us. If you didn't want the dog on the couch, you need to start that as a puppy.

[Cas]

just set a bunch of mouse traps up on the furniture, works real well and doesn't hurt them......much.

[mickeyfinn]

BB guns work.

[doesitfloat?]

Shock collar...... Everytime she gets on the funiture... ZZZZZAAAAPPPP!!! :crossx: :crossx:
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This is the way. We have a black lab/chesapeake bay retriever who was a friggen spaz...high energy, no listen, always knocking the kids down, running away, etc.
Finally bought a collar and some training and in 4 days had her walking next to us unleashed, sitting, laying, etc.
Haven't used it since. Basically $250 for only 4 days use but it's been a permanent fix so well worth it.
I started to hate this dog now she's my favorite.

[Miss Managed Assets]

This is the way. We have a black lab/chesapeake bay retriever who was a friggen spaz...high energy, no listen, always knocking the kids down, running away, etc.
Finally bought a collar and some training and in 4 days had her walking next to us unleashed, sitting, laying, etc.
Haven't used it since. Basically $250 for only 4 days use but it's been a permanent fix so well worth it.
I started to hate this dog now she's my favorite.
Which brands work well? We are currently trying to decide on which one to purchase.

[Rexone]

Punitive Reinforcement. The first command to teach the dog is what NO ! means from there the rest is easy. Always use the word before the stimuli. pretty soon he /she will ascociate the word with the what's comming next. Always reward the dog with positive reinforcement for desired behavior.
C.T. :wink:
What he said. A little "consistant" training will easily work on most dogs. Some hi energy special cases may require a little more in depth work, with use of stimulation or citranella spray collars. I have used them. They do work as long as consistant training and enforcement is also present.
Most importantly, you have to be viewed as the pack leader by the dog. Dogs are pack oriented animals. Until the dog respects you as the leader you will not have good results. I recommend watching Cesar Milan, (the dog whisperer), on the National Geographic Channel if you really want to learn how dogs think and should be trained. His approach is dead nuts on target.

[doesitfloat?]

Which brands work well? We are currently trying to decide on which one to purchase.
We have the Dogtra 1800 NC. You can find less expensive models but we ponied up for the 1800 because it's waterproof (and our dogs are always swimming), it has both "nick" and "continuous" zap buttons and it had a good warranty. It also has 1-10 settings for shock strength.
But, I'll admit that it worked so fast that we probably could have gone without all of the bells and whistles.
I know a local store limits the returns on these collars to 1-2 days because people were buying 'em, training their dogs, and returning the collars a week later.
Good luck

[sleekcraft78]

Give them a dedicated place to lay. My boxer has his own doggie couch. He loves it because it's so thick.

[Miss Managed Assets]

We have the Dogtra 1800 NC. You can find less expensive models but we ponied up for the 1800 because it's waterproof (and our dogs are always swimming), it has both "nick" and "continuous" zap buttons and it had a good warranty. It also has 1-10 settings for shock strength.
But, I'll admit that it worked so fast that we probably could have gone without all of the bells and whistles.
I know a local store limits the returns on these collars to 1-2 days because people were buying 'em, training their dogs, and returning the collars a week later.
Good luck
Thanks for the help, I was reading that Dogtra was the top of the line!

[doesitfloat?]

What he said. A little "consistant" training will easily work on most dogs. Some hi energy special cases may require a little more in depth work, with use of stimulation or citranella spray collars. I have used them. They do work as long as consistant training and enforcement is also present.
Most importantly, you have to be viewed as the pack leader by the dog. Dogs are pack oriented animals. Until the dog respects you as the leader you will not have good results. I recommend watching Cesar Milan, (the dog whisperer), on the National Geographic Channel if you really want to learn how dogs think and should be trained. His approach is dead nuts on target.
I agree completely. You can't just strap on a collar without the proper training mindset or the consistency. It still takes human work and interaction, but if your dog is a crazy, high energy nut without any apparent focus, the collar is helpful.

[doesitfloat?]

Thanks for the help, I was reading that Dogtra was the top of the line!
Your welcome. :rollside:

[KACHINA KEN]

I'm going to try something I should have done awhile ago, she gets up on my sueded recliner to view outside si i need to find a small wick papa san chair for her, I'm going to Pier 1 in a sec to look for one.

[Cheap Thrills]

What he said. A little "consistant" training will easily work on most dogs. Some hi energy special cases may require a little more in depth work, with use of stimulation or citranella spray collars. I have used them. They do work as long as consistant training and enforcement is also present.
Most importantly, you have to be viewed as the pack leader by the dog. Dogs are pack oriented animals. Until the dog respects you as the leader you will not have good results. I recommend watching Cesar Milan, (the dog whisperer), on the National Geographic Channel if you really want to learn how dogs think and should be trained. His approach is dead nuts on target.
Thanks for the backup Mike, Next lesson, Drug Training :D Let me know when youre ready to start Ken. :)
C.T. :wink:

[GHT]

I agree completely. You can't just strap on a collar without the proper training mindset or the consistency. It still takes human work and interaction, but if your dog is a crazy, high energy nut without any apparent focus, the collar is helpful.
I think Kenny has the proper mind set for his dog.. It is pretty obvious he thinks the world of MJ.. He built a boat to look like her..
Ken, as you see this "Collar" is the way to go. It startles them more than it hurts. Very good tool for training.

[GHT]

I'm going to try something I should have done awhile ago, she gets up on my sueded recliner to view outside si i need to find a small wick papa san chair for her, I'm going to Pier 1 in a sec to look for one.
Your actually going to buy a "Special Piece" of furniture for MJ?... Train, not compromise... Although you are a very "self sacrificing" person.
Do what makes you happy.. And MJ..

[Her454]

What he said. A little "consistant" training will easily work on most dogs. Some hi energy special cases may require a little more in depth work, with use of stimulation or citranella spray collars. I have used them. They do work as long as consistant training and enforcement is also present.
Most importantly, you have to be viewed as the pack leader by the dog. Dogs are pack oriented animals. Until the dog respects you as the leader you will not have good results. I recommend watching Cesar Milan, (the dog whisperer), on the National Geographic Channel if you really want to learn how dogs think and should be trained. His approach is dead nuts on target.
Exactly, and as someone else mentioned - give him his own place to lay. I have a dog bed and special blanket for in the house, my dogs know exactly what its for and they go straight to it. It takes patience, but so does anything worth a damn.

[SmokinLowriderSS]

Yep, shock collars work, but our dog gives no trouble, because he lives OUTSIDE!

[Sleek-Jet]

My dog is part of the family... and as such has rights to certain pieces of the furniture... the old couch in the family room has a dog spot on it... the leather sofa in the living room is off limits.
If I don't want her on the furniture, I just tell her "Alley, off the couch..." and viola, she'll gets off the couch or whatever and lays down on the floor...

[a catered life]

I've tried a few things and it doesn't seem to help.
when i used to have a dog their space was the backyard :p but now my aminals have 2 legs and have my last name :cry:

[KACHINA KEN]

My dog is part of the family... and as such has rights to certain pieces of the furniture... the old couch in the family room has a dog spot on it... the leather sofa in the living room is off limits.
If I don't want her on the furniture, I just tell her "Alley, off the couch..." and viola, she'll gets off the couch or whatever and lays down on the floor...
Yeah I just need to get her an elevated papa san, Pier 1 was closed so tomorrow Ill pick one up. I have these cool ulra suede loungers and it's the only thing I cant let her get on them or she will ruin them. She pretty much owns wherever she is, I spoil my girls.