The dining table has never been off limits really. In the past it was a very cheap dining set I had bought. In 2012ish I was given a dining set that is much nicer. I didn't really spend time in my kitchen in my old house because of the house layout but I do spend a lot of time in the kitchen/dining area now.
Basically: Mia and Summer both get on top of the dining table. They like to sleep up there.
It wasn't really a PROBLEM until Hank and now I have found some scratches on the table. So I have decided the table is a dog free zone.
The problem? Mia does not seem to get that the dining table is not allowed any more. I don't mind her sitting in the chairs but I don't want her on top of it. Hank has gotten it easily but didn't have the history with it because I have never let him on there (too heavy and too prone to scratching it up). Summer is better but occasionally still tries to climb it.
Mia is just convinced the dining table is her spot though. I correct her when she's on the table but it does not seem to be helping at all. She still climbs up there.
Ideas? Has anyone gone through something similar where they decide no dogs on furniture, etc?
Basically: Mia and Summer both get on top of the dining table. They like to sleep up there.
It wasn't really a PROBLEM until Hank and now I have found some scratches on the table. So I have decided the table is a dog free zone.
The problem? Mia does not seem to get that the dining table is not allowed any more. I don't mind her sitting in the chairs but I don't want her on top of it. Hank has gotten it easily but didn't have the history with it because I have never let him on there (too heavy and too prone to scratching it up). Summer is better but occasionally still tries to climb it.
Mia is just convinced the dining table is her spot though. I correct her when she's on the table but it does not seem to be helping at all. She still climbs up there.
Ideas? Has anyone gone through something similar where they decide no dogs on furniture, etc?