How to keep them off the furniture - YorkieTalk.com Forums

luvmytwoyorkies · 02-27-2008, 12:30 PM

Hi I am new to yorkietalk and have a problem with both of my yorkies. I have a 3 year year old yorkie and a 11 month old, and I seem to have ignored there bad habit of getting on top of furniture (the couches). Does anyone have any tips on how to train them to not jump onto to furniture?

I would really love it if they would actually start using there little beds that I bought them instead of the couches.

Thanks!

lopresm · 02-27-2008, 12:47 PM

Maybe try giving the command off everything they jump on the couch and have a coffee can filled with coins nearby. Give that coffee can a shake and it should work. Be consistent and maybe they will find their beds a better place to relax in.

Remi is permitted to stay on the hassock only when we are watching TV. I have it covered with nice fleece blankets and he knows that he cannot hop over onto the chair. He is only near the couch when he is on our laps.

The coffee can tip works for many unwanted behaviors. Remi hated my swiffer mop and continually attacked it until I used the coffee can several times. Now he ignores it completely and does not bark or attack the mop.

Hope this helps!

grayxie · 02-27-2008, 03:13 PM

I just used "OFF!" and a nudge when they tried to get on the furniture. When I'm not around they occassionaly sneak on the furniture though.

luvmytwoyorkies · 02-27-2008, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the tips, I am going to start trying that. I guess I just have to be persistent until they figure out what I am trying to tell them. Do either of you know if it takes awhile for them to learn?

Isabel · 02-27-2008, 08:13 PM

No help here... let's say they trained me... They go all over the place...

I usually throw a sac bed on top of the couch, and it will attract them to it... at least the dirt and the treats end up there...

grayxie · 02-27-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvmytwoyorkies

Thanks for the tips, I am going to start trying that. I guess I just have to be persistent until they figure out what I am trying to tell them. Do either of you know if it takes awhile for them to learn?

Some are more stubborn than others, just have to be consistent about it.

Cody'sMom · 02-28-2008, 11:16 AM

Sorry I'm not going to be able to help. I just wanted to add a comment.

Yorkies love laps. They can't get to laps without getting on the couches. It's a losing battle in my house I'm afraid, but good luck to you. My previous dog (much bigger than a yorkie) was well trained and never got on to the couches. I've given up on the yorkies. When I sit, they are instantly on my lap! Luckily they are small & don't shed.

Dawn
Cody

& Cheyenne

Dior'sMom · 02-28-2008, 11:24 AM

My 2 are not allowed on the couch (unless i am taking pics

). I bought 2 children chairs from bed bath an beyond and gave them a treat every time they got into it. Now they love their chairs (without receiving any treats) and I love my sofas

littlewhip · 02-28-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isabel

No help here... let's say they trained me... They go all over the place...

I usually throw a sac bed on top of the couch, and it will attract them to it... at least the dirt and the treats end up there...

Mine to

My couch is there fav place to sleep

they even have a favorite blanket up there..sorry I was no help

imperfectlyblue · 02-28-2008, 12:15 PM

my baby peanut sleeps on the couch with me, and i don't mind it one bit. the only time i actually mind is when she has muddy or wet feet. otherwise, i love snuggling with her.

it is quite annoying though when she jumps up onto guests.... but oh well, it is her house, not theirs! lol.

4doggiemama · 02-28-2008, 05:30 PM

I purposely got a rolling computer desk for my computer in our home office. That way I can roll it up to the couch and my 4 furbabies could be on the couch beside me as I'm on YT. I love

them close to me, and if I have to vacuum the couch extra times, so be it.

They do have a soft blanket to snuggle in, though. Senior girls on one end and the boys on the other. Can't be too close to each other or the seniors may cause a ruckus.

MissSophie · 02-28-2008, 05:54 PM

That's one thing that we didn't worry about with a Yorkie. They don't shed;so she can be on everything. She loves to sleep on top of the pillows (bed with shams) and on top of the couch pillows. Our pillows on the bed all have deep dips in them. When I look at the bed, I think that someday I will really miss those big dips!

luvmytwoyorkies · 02-28-2008, 05:58 PM

I just feel back when they jump on the couch when I have people over...especially if they aren't a huge fan of dogs like I am. They have there own blankets, beds, everything that I could think of...and they are right next to me. But they always have to be either in my lap or touching me. I think its sweet, but sometimes I would just like them to use the beds that I bought for them. Its funny they only do it to me, if my husband is on the couch they are usually not up there...they seem to be attached to my hip (following me every where)

These are my little ones below, Roxy is 11months and Dinky is 2 1/2. Its hard for me to say no to those cute little faces

Roxy.jpg

dinky-1.jpg

KathyinCali · 02-28-2008, 06:12 PM

They sure are cute

luvmy3 · 03-02-2008, 11:25 AM

I don't mind our dog being on the couch, but he walks along the TOP of the couch. I hate that. I don't know how to stop it. Should I try the can thing? I use that for his barking too. Too much??

02-27-2008, 12:30 PM	#1
luvmytwoyorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 118	How to keep them off the furniture Hi I am new to yorkietalk and have a problem with both of my yorkies. I have a 3 year year old yorkie and a 11 month old, and I seem to have ignored there bad habit of getting on top of furniture (the couches). Does anyone have any tips on how to train them to not jump onto to furniture? I would really love it if they would actually start using there little beds that I bought them instead of the couches. Thanks!

02-27-2008, 03:13 PM	#3
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,695	I just used "OFF!" and a nudge when they tried to get on the furniture. When I'm not around they occassionaly sneak on the furniture though. __________________ Iteapots! GraycieChipHarley http://www.dogster.com/dogs/596293

02-27-2008, 08:13 PM	#5
Isabel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 1,010	No help here... let's say they trained me... They go all over the place... I usually throw a sac bed on top of the couch, and it will attract them to it... at least the dirt and the treats end up there... __________________ Isabel T., Don Juan and Luna's momma. Got Bows? www.bowsandtails.com

02-28-2008, 11:16 AM	#7
Cody'sMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 29	Sorry I'm not going to be able to help. I just wanted to add a comment. Yorkies love laps. They can't get to laps without getting on the couches. It's a losing battle in my house I'm afraid, but good luck to you. My previous dog (much bigger than a yorkie) was well trained and never got on to the couches. I've given up on the yorkies. When I sit, they are instantly on my lap! Luckily they are small & don't shed. Dawn Cody & Cheyenne __________________ Dawn (Cody's Mom)

02-28-2008, 11:24 AM	#8
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 2,855	My 2 are not allowed on the couch (unless i am taking pics ). I bought 2 children chairs from bed bath an beyond and gave them a treat every time they got into it. Now they love their chairs (without receiving any treats) and I love my sofas __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior And Diezel

02-27-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
lopresm YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 328	Maybe try giving the command off everything they jump on the couch and have a coffee can filled with coins nearby. Give that coffee can a shake and it should work. Be consistent and maybe they will find their beds a better place to relax in. Remi is permitted to stay on the hassock only when we are watching TV. I have it covered with nice fleece blankets and he knows that he cannot hop over onto the chair. He is only near the couch when he is on our laps. The coffee can tip works for many unwanted behaviors. Remi hated my swiffer mop and continually attacked it until I used the coffee can several times. Now he ignores it completely and does not bark or attack the mop. Hope this helps!

02-27-2008, 07:35 PM	#4
luvmytwoyorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 118	Thanks for the tips, I am going to start trying that. I guess I just have to be persistent until they figure out what I am trying to tell them. Do either of you know if it takes awhile for them to learn?

02-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#10
imperfectlyblue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Decatur, Il Posts: 123	i don't mind it... my baby peanut sleeps on the couch with me, and i don't mind it one bit. the only time i actually mind is when she has muddy or wet feet. otherwise, i love snuggling with her. it is quite annoying though when she jumps up onto guests.... but oh well, it is her house, not theirs! lol. __________________ Make each day a yorkie day!

02-28-2008, 05:30 PM	#11
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,854	I purposely got a rolling computer desk for my computer in our home office. That way I can roll it up to the couch and my 4 furbabies could be on the couch beside me as I'm on YT. I love them close to me, and if I have to vacuum the couch extra times, so be it. They do have a soft blanket to snuggle in, though. Senior girls on one end and the boys on the other. Can't be too close to each other or the seniors may cause a ruckus. __________________ Joanne Rosie Cocoa Chipper Snowboy

02-28-2008, 05:54 PM	#12
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 546	That's one thing that we didn't worry about with a Yorkie. They don't shed;so she can be on everything. She loves to sleep on top of the pillows (bed with shams) and on top of the couch pillows. Our pillows on the bed all have deep dips in them. When I look at the bed, I think that someday I will really miss those big dips! __________________ Sophie's Mom

02-28-2008, 05:58 PM	#13
luvmytwoyorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 118	I just feel back when they jump on the couch when I have people over...especially if they aren't a huge fan of dogs like I am. They have there own blankets, beds, everything that I could think of...and they are right next to me. But they always have to be either in my lap or touching me. I think its sweet, but sometimes I would just like them to use the beds that I bought for them. Its funny they only do it to me, if my husband is on the couch they are usually not up there...they seem to be attached to my hip (following me every where) These are my little ones below, Roxy is 11months and Dinky is 2 1/2. Its hard for me to say no to those cute little faces Roxy.jpg dinky-1.jpg __________________ Dinky & Roxy's Mom

02-28-2008, 06:12 PM	#14
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,694	They sure are cute __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

03-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#15
luvmy3 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 49	top of the couch I don't mind our dog being on the couch, but he walks along the TOP of the couch. I hate that. I don't know how to stop it. Should I try the can thing? I use that for his barking too. Too much??