Q&A for How to Make Your Dog Stop Sleeping in Your Bed

Make sure your dog has a really nice bed he will enjoy sleeping in. Then, train your dog to go to his bed on command. Crate training can also help your dog form a positive association with his crate, which will encourage him to sleep there at night instead of in your bed.

Sprays act as a deterrent and work best when they appear to be an 'Act of God', so the dog links stepping onto the stairs with an unpleasant blast of air and not with your presence. Your best bet is to get a can of compressed air that is motion-activated, and site it on the lower step. That way when the dog goes to go up the stairs they get an unpleasant surprise. This will make the dog think the stairs are a no-go area, which is what you want to achieve.

Try crate-training the puppy. The idea is to provide a den-like space that is the pup's, so that he's happy to rest there at night. Otherwise, you need to distract the pup with his favorite toy and train him to get down (if he's big enough) or put him on the floor and then reward and praise him for being on the floor. If he goes to jump up, say a short, sharp "No!", so he understands his place is on the ground.

In the same vein as treats, it's okay to sometimes invite your dog onto your bed, as long as you make it clear it's for cuddling/playing and not for sleep, and that it is a special treat for the dog -- and only after it has the habit of going to its own bed for sleep.

It is as simple as shutting your bedroom door. If you're afraid that she'll scratch at the door, try using a baby gate or a white one what you screw into the wall and the door opens.

The best solution to this is to get a kennel. Short of that, providing him with a bed may help, but you may have to sleep in a separate room from your dog.

Keep her in a crate during the day. Though it seems mean, dogs were meant to sleep in dens.

Try to put a shirt or other fabric that smells like you near your dog's bed to make him more comfortable there. You could spray some of your perfume on it too. Use a baby gate to block him from your room.

Often times the constant licking of paws or underbelly by the hind legs is caused by a skin condition from tromping in streams or puddles. The vet gave us a medicated shampoo and the licking stopped immediately. Rinse off your dog's paws and underbelly after she's been walking around in a wet, muddy area.

You can close the door, and lock them out of the room. You can also try crate-training your dog.

Try closing the crate. If she whines, you can buy some earplugs so you can get some shut-eye.

You have to get them used to each other in neutral spaces. Of course your older dogs are territorial and are ganging up on your new dog. Take them for long walks together to get used to each other. They will also be more likely to rest together when they are worn out from exercise. Feed them separately and don't give them treats and toys around each other.

If you have an older dog and s/he has always slept on your bed, it will hard if not impossible to keep her/him off your bed. Instead, cherish the time you have left and snuggle your dog.

Dogs don’t really know the difference between weekdays and weekends, and they thrive when given a predictive routine. Try being consistent throughout the week if you can.

I would not advise that. There's too much of a risk of her getting tangled up in the leash and accidentally hurting herself. If you don't want her jumping up on the bed, the best option is to keep her in a large crate during the night. She will whine at first, but she will get used to it.

I have the same problem. Basically, you have to shut the door or crate her right before bedtime. Another option is to have a baby gate.

Tire your dog out during the day so he has less energy, and leave him alone for just a few minutes at first. Ignore him if he cries, then reward him when he is quiet. Gradually extend the time he is alone.

My dog does the same. Try offering her a treat to follow you. Rumor has it that if you pat your knees with your hands and encourage your dog to come, it might happen. If that doesn't work, try leaving your door open/cracked a little.

Move him to a room close to you so he knows where you are.

It may be too late to start training, but your dog will eventually stop once you purchase a bed for them. Showing your dog the bed and using positive reinforcement will help with it transitioning to its own bed.