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A family's attempt to keep their dog off the couch has once again failed in a hilarious TikTok video.
The father of the family received a message from his son who claimed he blocked the dogs from getting on the couch. But when he returned home, nothing about the text was true.
The clip, which was posted by user @thegreatdanefamily2020, showed the couch covered by other furniture—stools, chairs and a crate, as well as blankets. It's clear that an effort was made. However, the dog still found a way up on the couch.
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The Great Dane was laying half on the couch with the front paws holding her up. She did not look comfortable but apparently did not care. If part of the couch is showing, she's going to make her way on it one way or another.
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The January 17 TikTok clip had nearly 700,000 views, 17,600 likes and 120 comments as of Friday. Viewers are cracking up at the dog's motivation to find a spot.
"If the[re] is a will, there is a way," one comment reads.
But others aren't the least bit surprised by the Great Dane's behavior: "We use our kitchen chairs too!"
Another said: "Omg Journey our Dane lays on my side of the couch and leaves a lovely wet spot for days." Nothing like the drool of a Great Dane.
Even the wife attempted to keep the dog off the couch in a video that was posted a day later. She said she fixed the couch and there was no way the dog could get on. Think again. This gentle giant wiggled his way to the couch, laying on the top of the cushions.
Newsweek reached out to @thegreatdanefamily2020 via TikTok for additional information.
Keeping Dogs Off Furniture
It's nearly impossible to say no to your dog who politely begs to come on the couch. And if you're like this family with a large dog, forget it. They'll overpower you and make themselves think they are a lap dog. But there are some tips that might encourage them to seek out other lounging spots.
The American Kennel Club suggests creating a more desirable spot for your dog as a quick fix. Purchase a comfortable, cushy dog bed and place it next to the furniture your dog likes to jump on. Entice your dog to use that bed instead with toys and chew bones.
If that does not work, try covering their favorite piece of furniture with aluminum foil. It won't be comfortable to sit or sleep on, which will, hopefully, discourage them from using it in the future. Other options to keep them off include placing a baby gate or laundry baskets on top, pulling the cushions up vertically, or putting books near the edge.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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