Showing 3 posts tagged with "dog jumping on furniture"
The Humane Physical Enforcement
Some owners drag their dogs off by the collar, which is effective in the short-term (provided your dog is of a size that you can physically handle). However, it’s not recommended – simply because, as a technique, it allows your dog to demonstrate his refusal to obey you.
He can still dig [...]
Here’s what you do to teach your dog not to jump on the furniture:
- First of all, supply him with an attractive alternative. Being asked to get off a comfortable couch to lie on the unadorned floor is hardly something he’s going to respond to with enthusiastic obedience: set him up for success, not failure, [...]
Jumping on the furniture
Deciding whether or not your dog is permitted access to the furniture is a pretty big deal. If you have a big dog, it’s an even bigger deal.
Furniture access is a matter of some importance for two reasons: first, because it’s mighty inconvenient to have to fight for space on your own [...]
