Keeping Dogs Off of Furniture

Perhaps you are thinking about whether or not you should allow your dog to sleep in your bed. You also might be thinking if you can allow your dog to snuggle with you on the couch.

Some people think that this should not be allowed as the dog will think that he is in control of the home because he sits in the same level as the master. Your pet might think that he is also a master of the home.

Dogs are pack animals. And in packs, there would be someone called the alpha. They usually are male. And there is only one alpha in the pack. The alpha serves as the leader of the pack.  Alphas lead hunts and also lead moves to new habitat or shelter.

At home, and if you have a dog, you would need to think of your house as a den and you would need to regard to yourself as the alpha. You need to establish this with your dog. If you’re going to give commands, make sure that they are always firm. Make sure that you do not budge on your dog. This will give the dog the signal that you’re not someone they can mess with. It will make him think that you are the boss and that he should follow the “alpha”.

Establishing authority over the dog will definitely make the difference here. It would be under your discretion whether or not you’ll let the dog sleep or sit with you. The important thing is that the dog knows that you are the master and that he is the pet. The master should be in command. And the pet follows.
Having a dog sit beside you on the couch does not necessarily mean that he will think that he is also a master at home. As long as you keep a firm hand on the dog, you will definitely keep him in line.

You may want to also try one of the many products you can spray on your furniture that would keep them off of the couch for quite a while. What’s best about these products is that they still keep the furniture smelling pleasant while repelling the dog.