“Off the Furniture”
Once your Lab understands that “Off” means all feet on the floor, you can also use the command to tell him to get off the furniture. Firmly say “Off” and point to the floor. If he complies, praise him (“Good off!”) or click and treat the behavior. Also say “Off” any time you see him getting off anything so that he learns to make the connection between his action and the command.
If he doesn't make the connection, help him off the furniture by luring him with a treat or toy, or gently guiding him with your hands or the leash, saying “Off” as you do so. Then praise him or click and treat once he's on the floor. Use the treat lure only two or three times in the beginning, or your Lab will start to demand a treat in exchange for getting off the sofa or bed. In this case, the treat's only purpose is as a lure to get the training process started.
To practice some more, encourage your dog back on the forbidden furniture by patting it and saying “Up!” This serves two purposes: It allows you to repeat the “Off” command sequence, and it starts the process of teaching your Lab that it's only okay to get on the furniture when you invite him. As he improves, you can pair the verbal command with a hand signal, such as a sweeping motion of your forearm.
You can teach your Lab that he's allowed on the furniture only when you invite him up. And before you invite him up, require him to perform a “Sit” or “Down” on command. Any other time you spot him on the sofa or bed, use the “Off” command. You can also designate certain pieces of furniture as “his.”
