New Furniture: What's a dog to do?

Last weekend mom and dad decided to get a new loveseat and recliner. They arrived this past Tuesday and are really comfy! The arrival of the new pieces means no more Houli on the furniture. This is very sad for a dog who has always had free reign over the couch. Guests couldn't sit anywhere they liked unless Houli had her spot first (except when an elder dog friend came over and took her spot. Houli didn't even see it coming). So now Houli is being treated like a dog. It took her about four days to understand this. We have had books on the seats. We pushed her front paws up constantly whenever she tried to jump up. We shot back glares and threatened with the spray when she showed us her puppy eyes look. Finally she has gotten the picture.


Actually it was pretty funny watching her try to move moms leg over with her right fore paw. The couch and the chair both lounge, but they are not full chaises(?) so she can't sit between our legs. Even after showing her many time that there is a hole, she still doesn't get it. I don't want her to hurt herself, so I won't let her try to get up with us, but it would be pretty funny to see her fall through the hole. :)