It's hard to resist sweet cuddles from your precious pup, but we get it, sometimes you want to keep certain places in your home off-limits — like a brand-new couch. 

So how do you keep a furry couch potato from taking up residence on your off-limit furniture? Aluminum foil, celebrity dog trainer and author of Lucky Dog Lessons, Brandon McMillan, says.

"Dogs don't like very unorthodox things," Brandon explains. "The second her paws hit [the aluminum foil], it's going to make [a] noise, and she gets off right away." 

Two to three weeks later, your pooch should be conditioned not to jump on the couch anymore — so you can say goodbye to the aluminum foil! (Unless, of course, it goes with your décor. 😉)

"Anyone can do this," the pro dog trainer says. "It's very cheap. It's very easy," 

BUT, there's a but! Brandon only recommends this trick for dogs that are past the chewing stage.