The sofa not only allows dogs to get a better rest, but also gives them an extra place to sharpen their claws. The owner was really distressed that his valuable sofa was chipped by dog ​​shavings, but there was nothing he could do about it. But have you noticed that many people keep their sofas intact even if they have dogs? This is all related to their usual training of dogs.

1. Cut your nails regularly

Sharp nails are naturally the most damaging to the sofa, so trimming your dog's nails regularly is the first step to protecting the sofa.

2. Prepare the claw grinding plate

Friends who raise cats usually prepare a scratching post for their cats, but friends who raise dogs often ignore this. Since your dog needs to sharpen his claws, you might as well buy him a claw grinding board in advance. When your dog wants to sharpen his paws, he won't be staring at the sofa. If the dog does not buy your account, you can use snacks or small toys to lure the dog to use the claw grinding board. After a period of training, the dogs will understand that it is correct to grind their claws on the claw grinding board.

3. Smell attack

Dogs have an extremely sensitive sense of smell. If you put something on the sofa that they don’t like, they will definitely stay away. It is generally recommended for families to use lemon water. Its taste can not only achieve the purpose of keeping dogs away from the sofa, but also will not cause too much irritation to people. Of course, if you don’t mind, Fengyou essence and toilet water are also very effective.

4. Use water gun

If you have a water gun at home, you can try this method: when the dog wants to grab the sofa, suddenly give it a shot, and the dogs will definitely flee the scene immediately. After a few repeated attacks, the dog will stop scratching the sofa because he doesn’t want to be attacked. However, when using this method, be careful not to spray water into the dog's ears. If water enters the dog's ears, it is best to use a cotton swab to drain the water from the ear canal immediately.