A dog owner wondered how her cocker spaniel mix puppy kept getting on the couch while she was out—then she watched the pet camera footage and could not believe it.
In the now-viral video shared on TikTok on Wednesday under the username @simbathesillysprocker, the mischievous puppy can be seen using all of his energies to climb up the sofa, making multiple attempts until he gets on it. The puppy is filmed standing up on his hind legs, holding onto the couch with his paws. Then, one by one, he pushes his hind legs into the gap in the middle of the couch, before finally pushing his body all the way up to the cushions all by himself.
“POV [point of view]: you [were] wondering how your 9-week-old puppy was getting on the sofa while out…” the caption says.
Allowing animals on furniture is not something that all owners are comfortable with, but, thankfully, there are ways to teach them to respect your rules.
Experts at Pet MD say that dogs can be kept off the couch by teaching clear, consistent rules and offering more appealing alternatives.
To prevent couch access, training should start early: puppies should learn a no‑couch rule from day one, with toys and comfort items kept on the floor to make that space more rewarding.
All canines need a cozy, inviting resting area, ideally placed where they naturally like to relax, so buying them a pet bed can be a great option. Spending time with your dog on the floor also helps prevent them from seeking closeness only on the couch.
Positive reinforcement is key—reward dogs for going to their bed and staying there, gradually teaching a “go to your bed” cue.
Consistency among all family members is essential, since even occasional couch access reinforces the behavior and makes training harder.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 107,600 views and almost 3,000 likes on the platform.
One user, AndiG, commented: “When you leave a dog on its own it goes to the place your scent smells the strongest and waits for your return.”
Silentlyjudging wrote: “Aww just wanted a little lay down on the sofa.”
Maureenpurser6 posted: “Get a crate, he will be ripping those cushions when he gets bored. I speak from experience.”
Newsweek reached out to @simbathesillysprocker for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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