Keva and the couch

**wolf_Q** · 01-23-2007, 12:41 PM

I don't know why she suddenly started it (maybe just because now she's big enough she can jump up?) but for the past few days Keva has been obsessed with jumping on the couch. I live at my parents house, so I have to follow their rules, and they do NOT want any dogs on the furniture (the only exception is Nebo is allowed on my bed). They are not happy about it, so I need some help!

I have caught her in the act every time, and every time I yell at her...when I scold her she will jump off....run off, then minutes later she runs right back and does it again. It's a game to her I think.

Noises do not phase her, I tried a thing that makes loud clapping noises, she just looked at me like "Oh cool a new toy!" She and Nebo are very different in this aspect, if I scold him (not often, he's a good boy!) he'll run to his bed and sulk.

p.s. Don't tell me to just give in and let her up there, that is not an option!

**Freedom** · 01-23-2007, 02:30 PM

I have 3 ideas.

One is use a water bottle to squirt her? Don't know if that will work or if she will be one of those dogs who thinks a squirt is fun.

Next is spray the furniture with a mix of white vinegar and water. Equal parts of each. It should be dilute enough that you and I wouldn't smell it, but the dog will. This works for cats, as does the water.

Finally, if you check with the pet catalogs, there is something you can put on the furniture to keep them off. Here is link that lists a few of them, you can probably find others, and / or better prices for these. I have not used any of these; the first 2 ideas above have worked for me.

http://www.nextag.com/keep-pet-off-f...re/search-html

**wolf_Q** · 01-23-2007, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the ideas. I haven't tried the water bottle, may have to do that. She loves snow but I don't know how much she loves water so that could work...

I can't spray anything on the couch, my parents wouldn't go for that. I tried vinegar already on something she wouldn't leave alone (Nebo's tag holder on his collar), and well, she likes vinegar, she thought it tasted great (crazy dog!).

If she doesn't get the hint soon I may order something like that, but I'm hoping to try some other things first, thanks for the ideas!

**binka_nugget** · 01-23-2007, 02:35 PM

I would be close by and keep an eye on her. Then when she jumps up on the couch, I'd give a stern "NO!" and possibly a small correction if you choose to leave a leash/tab on. Give her an alternative to jumping on the couch like her crate or a doggy bed, then direct her to it and praise her.

**wolf_Q** · 01-23-2007, 02:37 PM

I am close by, I've been within a few feet of her every time she's done it. I've given her a stern "NO" but it doesn't phase her, she'll get off when corrected, then jump right back on a few minutes later. I have not tried a leash correction. There are 2 dog beds in the same room as the couch, I haven't specifically tried directing her to those after she jumps on, but they are available to her. She lays on them frequently. I don't think she's jumping up there for comfort, more for her own amusement! Thanks for the tips.

**Queen of Poop** · 01-23-2007, 03:20 PM

I've heard of but never used a scat mat. It's a mat with pointy up things that are plastic, not fun to lay on or step on. I've seen them in the pet store. No idea if they are effective or not.

What I did for my issue with this was take the pillows off the couch for a short time. It's boring then.

**lizbud** · 01-23-2007, 04:26 PM

When Keva runs back to jump again, just stand right there to prevent
her from jumping back on.If you have to stand in the same spot guarding
the couch for 20-30 minutes & don't move & don't look at her at all. Just
give a stern NO when she tries. I'll bet she tire of that game after 30 min