Keeping Mac off the chairs.

[mac.]

OK my 2 year old mac has always been allowed on the chairs he sometimes uses them to sleep on and we have been known to call him up on the chairs as well for a cuddle now knowing all this,
We have new chairs arriving soon and was wondering if there a way we could stop him getting on the chairs i know this sounds crazy now cause we always let him but old chairs were second hand and new ones have cost alot of money if anyone could help it would be greatfully appreciate.

[Princess]

Hi,
Its just a case of retraining mac so that when he jumps up you tell him to get down, keep giving him praises so that he knows he is not in trouble. Also try to resist temptation of asking mac for cuddles!
It could be an idea to get mac a comfy dog bed to lie on thats also close to your sofa so that he feels near you.
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[mac.]

ok thats cool, i shall try that I am on about getting him a new bed, his bed is currently by the chairs, i just didn't want to confuse him but i think it has to be done. thank you for your reply.

[Princess]

Your welcome
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[mac.]

well first day of it and he is sort of getting it but obviously it will take time.

[Princess]

Yes, probably will but he will get used to it. Try to treat him and let him know he is a good boy though so he doesn't wonder what he has done wrong
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[mac.]

I will do, thank you for advise.

[Princess]

Its okay, any time.
I'm not an expert but i've always had dogs so i just say what i would do. I also read a lot so pick stuff up from books.
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[mac.]

tbh thats how i give advise on how i have solved problems with my dog. also from what the behaviourist he has, has said to me.

[Princess]

Yeah, i think its best, experience is always good.
And i've had so many different types of dogs when i was growing up!
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