There are many reasons for and against letting your dog on the couch. If you prefer the latter, here are a few tips for how to keep a dog off couch when gone to work.
If you already have a stubborn adult dog this tip can be frustrating to read but it should be said – you want to start as early as possible. Creating a new habit is much easier than having to break an existing habit first.
The first step many dog owners forget is that you should give your dog comfy alternatives to the couch. If you expect your dog to just lie on the floor or a simple pillow then you either won’t manage to train him or you’ll get an unhappy dog.
Another smart tactic is to add some further incentives to the dog bed compared to the couch. For example, you can tie in certain dog toys to the dog bed so they can’t be moved.
Naturally, you will need obedience training anyway – every dog should pass that. From there, teaching your dog a couple of simple commands can be all you need.