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10 year old dog keeps jumping on the couch - need OT advice
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:03 am
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:03 am
I have a 10 y/o Rhodesian Ridgeback that I cannot get to quit sitting on the couch when we leave the house. Outside of blocking it with chairs and flipping up cushions, what else can be done? Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
When we first goth the dog, we thought it was cute for it to get on the couch. After three years we realized this was not going to work with our sofas. Now it is ruining the furniture. I have been asking around and I really enjoy reading this board, so I thought I would throw this one out to the OT.
When we first goth the dog, we thought it was cute for it to get on the couch. After three years we realized this was not going to work with our sofas. Now it is ruining the furniture. I have been asking around and I really enjoy reading this board, so I thought I would throw this one out to the OT.
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Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:07 am to BHMTigah
Get a cover to put on the sofa 
He's an older fella and set in his ways. Work around it instead of trying to change him.
He's an older fella and set in his ways. Work around it instead of trying to change him. Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:08 am to BHMTigah
Judge to the face should work.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:09 am to papasmurf1269
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:09 am to BHMTigah
Put a sheet on the couch.
Or shoot him with a water gun like a cat when he jumps up there.
We recently banned my 5 year old dog from the couch. Took about a week but he got it.
Or shoot him with a water gun like a cat when he jumps up there.
We recently banned my 5 year old dog from the couch. Took about a week but he got it.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:13 am to Sir Drinksalot
Problem is, she is smart enough to know we don't want her up there so she waits until we leave. You can almost see the uh oh look on her face when we return home unexpectedly or forget something in the house and have to run back in. Does the OT think a dog trainer could actually break this habbit?
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:13 am to Jim Rockford
quote:Yea,I know. It was a sad attempt at early morning humor.
Jim Rockford
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:14 am to BHMTigah
Put her outside?
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:18 am to BHMTigah
quote:
we thought it was cute for it to get on the couch.
And there is where you failed, you have to be consistent with dogs just like you do real kids. You can't think it's cute and then turn around and tell it "no" and expect it to know wtf you are talking about. Start by praising/treating the dog for not being on the couch while you are in that room. It's going to be a slow process, don't expect the dog to learn and do it quickly.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:18 am to BHMTigah
Put a sheet on the couch. The dog is smart enough to wait until you leave, so I wouldn't waste any time training him.
Put a sheet on it and forget about it.
Put a sheet on it and forget about it.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:20 am to BHMTigah
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:20 am to BHMTigah
Lay newspaper on the couch. Dogs hate newspaper on couches.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:24 am to Jim Rockford
quote:
He's an older fella and set in his ways. Work around it instead of trying to change him.
Correct answer. We went thru the same thing with our beagle. Eventually had to get her a set of steps so she could still get on the couch. She's pretty old, has been a good dog and a better friend. I see no reason to now try and change something I let her do for years. It's just a couch after all.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:43 am to BHMTigah
Call the cops, they'll take care of it for you
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:48 am to BHMTigah
kennel him
A comforter or dog bed in the kennel will make it comfortable and save your sofa. He'll likely sulk and howl the first time or two but he'll adapt if you are consistent about the new rules.
A comforter or dog bed in the kennel will make it comfortable and save your sofa. He'll likely sulk and howl the first time or two but he'll adapt if you are consistent about the new rules.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 7:54 am to BHMTigah
quote:
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Nice.
We have a spray bottle with a water and vinegar mix. Be consistent with its use and it should work.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 7:58 am to BHMTigah
Cesar Millan
Posted on 3/31/14 at 8:15 am to BHMTigah
Get him a really nice, big, soft dog bed and place it nearby. He might just like it a lot better than the couch if it's more comfortable. When you give it to him, make a big deal out of it being his and place it close to a window or heat source if possible. Put a favorite toy nearby. Block the couch during the transition period. If that doesn't work, move the couch or share it with him. Dogs are pack "people" and usually like to hang out with their "pack" close by.
This post was edited on 3/31/14 at 8:37 am
Posted on 3/31/14 at 8:36 am to Porky
Get him his own couch. Seriously, they have large dog beds that are mini couches.
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