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HOW TO KEEP DOG OFF SOFA !!!

qvc chick — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:45:33 GMT

I have a dog that for the past year did not go on my sofa. He has a dog bed.

All of a suddent the past few weeks, I come home from work, and I could see my pillows are a mess and that he jumped up on the sofa.

Any tricks or tips on how to keep him off sofa??

He has a nice dog bed. He is ruining my sofa while I am at work.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:53:31 GMT

Do you keep all family members off the sofa?

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SilleeMee — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:05:14 GMT

I have a shock mat for my dogs. They come in different sizes, it's battery operated and the shock level is adjustable from low to high. Thicker fur on dogs will need the setting up higher. The brand I have is ScatMat. It works and once your dog jumps up on one then it will make it not want to do it again so eventually you won't need to use the mat anymore. Dog will be trained to stay off the couch.

The ScatMat isn't going to cause any harm to your dog. I sat down on it myself to see how it felt and it was like sitting down on pins and needles...very uncomfortable.

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qualitygal — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:02:01 GMT

cover the sofa with a cover while you're away, washable one, and when home, keep him in your lap. Maybe he needs a new/bigger dog bed. If he spit up or something while you were gone, he wants a clean bed. Or since your scent is all over the couch possibly, he wants to be near you that way. It's probably warmer than something drafty on the floor.

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qvc chick — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

It is NOT a question of just letting him lay on the sofa - The problem is when he jumps up, he squishes all the cushions and the pillows. They get out of shape and lady from furmiture store said the sofa i getting ruined.

He has a $400 memory foam dog bed. RIght in front of the Sofa

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kitcat51 — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:15:54 GMT

That's a hard one, I understand & wish you luck in finding a solution....maybe a new thick cushion dog bed with a heat option.

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We rescue cats — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:21:49 GMT

When our furniture had to be replaced we put all leather in . . . it was just easier!

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Iwantcoffee — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:27:02 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
Do you keep all family members off the sofa?

Do other family members mess up the sofa?

No one should tolerate any family member destroying

their furniture or home.

qvc chick, can you set a boundary in your home that doesn't allow the dog in the room with a sofa while you are out?

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goldensrbest — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:48:06 GMT

Of course he wants on the sofa,get some covers amazon has many go bunny ones are good,and others check out while prime is going on.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:32:27 GMT

I would not shock a dog from getting on a sofa.

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qualitygal — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:34:36 GMT

Just a thought, maybe with his bed so close to the couch, he thinks it's an extention part. Can you move his bed and put chairs/border in front of couch till he gets the message?

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Marp — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:52:33 GMT

@qvc chick, it would be helpful if you explained exactly how he is ruining your sofa. It could give insight into why he recently started getting on it.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:57:36 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
I would not shock a dog from getting on a sofa.

It's called a shock mat b/c it uses a battery to make it work. It makes static electricity. The 'shock' isn't like sticking your finger in a socket. It's like sitting on pins and needles. Nothing harmful or cruel.

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eddyandme — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:13:39 GMT

QVC sells couch covers - they're thick and washable.

Imho, let your dog enjoy! There will come a day when you wish your pup was still around and you'll get comfort remembering all the little things your pup did.

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TVLand — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:23:28 GMT

I have two grand pups that stay with me from time to time, I do not allow them to go on my bed, which they respect when I'm at home , but many times when I have been out I come home knowing they were on the bed, by the appearance of my bed, when they hear me coming they jump off, but I always say " who's been on my bed " they then give me a look of shame..ha .. I guess it's that saying when the cat is away the mouse will play, I'm okay with this.

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shelbyshelbyshelby — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:38:00 GMT

Get a sofa cover and rewash and replace on sofas. Our pets only live so long . Love and cherish them . You dog is telling you something .

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SilleeMee — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:38:38 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
I would not shock a dog from getting on a sofa.

@goldensrbest

Didn't you have an electric fence around the property you had? That's shock training, too.

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PAlady — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:47:23 GMT

Throw a blanket on the sofa, they are only with you for a short time. Let them enjoy themselves.

I lost my dog this past June and I would give anything to have her jump on my couch or be laying at my feet.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:47:20 GMT

I feel your pain, our dog does the same, she likes to look out the window...I don't like that it is hard on the sofa back pillows. I have three individual 'pillows' that make up the back, I just have to readjust everyday.

She enjoys it to much to change that habit now.