How do I stop my dog from digging up my couch?

Meanwhile, here are five tips to keep your furniture safe and create a dog-proof couch:

Set up dog gates, like Carlson’s Walk-Thru dog gate to prevent your pup access to the affected area.

Place a plastic carpet runner nub-side-up on the cushion.

Use a cat tape, such as SmartyKat scratch not tape on cushions.

Why do dogs scratch couch before lying down?

Scratching the Bed Is a Natural Instinct This is typically a natural instinct. Your pup’s ancestors often scratched at leaves and dirt in the wild to create a makeshift bed for sleeping. Moving the leaves and dirt around helped conceal them better from predators.

Why does my dog dig at my pillow?

The Root of the Behavior First, it is because wolves and wild dogs dig a den to be secure and safe. So this behavior is based on them feeling secure. The other reason is that their instincts tell them to conceal their bedding from predators.