First For Women

Ensure your pal stays off the bed

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No matter how cozy you make your pet’s sleeping spot, she always ends up snoozing in your bed, leaving behind that hard-to-banish pet smell and lots of fur. To keep her off for good, try this trainer-recommende­d trick: When she hops up on your bed, firmly tell her to get down. When she does, immediatel­y praise her or engage in a game as a reward. Then toss a tasty treat over to where you want her to sleep. Repeat each time she jumps on your bed. By changing the rules, you’re making staying off the bed much more fun than being on it, so she’ll stay in her own comfy spot at bedtime.

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