Dog Behavior Training: My Dog is on the Couch and I Can’t Get Him Off!

Can allowing your dog on the couch change his good dog behavior to bad dog behavior? Maybe. Some dogs begin to own and guard the couch.

Having your dog on furniture could lead to growling, snapping or even biting to guard what they think is their space – but, it’s your couch.

Some pet owners are oblivious to how their dog may be viewing their couch or bed space as they sit for hours with their dog on the furniture, head in the lap, watching television. In most cases the relationship becomes emotional for the owners as they continue to allow the dog on the couch more and more. I

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