If you want to share a happy home with your dog, it’s important that you set some ground rules. This is especially true if you don’t want your furniture destroyed.

First, decide if your pet is allowed on the furniture. Some dogs may be so large that they will destroy the furniture simply by jumping up and down. Other dogs may smell a little funky, and that smell could be transferred to a couch that’s covered with absorbent fabric.

If you decide that you’d like to allow your dog on the couch, you should still develop boundaries. It’s a good idea to teach your dog to jump on the couch only when he’s invited. You should also train your dog to jump off the couch at your command.

Remember, you’re the boss! For more training tips, click here, or give your veterinary clinic Greensboro, NC a call.