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My Puppy Jumped Off The Couch – What Should I Do?

The number of people out there adding a new puppy to their family is higher than ever right now and there seems to be no sign of this slowing down anytime soon.

With the recent spike in the popularity of keeping dogs and so many people getting a puppy as well as the existing popularity of dogs within the community, we always see a wide range of different questions about how you should go about caring for a new puppy.

With most puppies being far more daring and adventurous than they probably should be, we have noticed a number of people reaching out to say their puppy jumped off the couch with many of these people being worried about their puppy.

For the most part, the majority of people have nothing to worry about and their puppy will be fine but due to how many people we have seen reaching out about this recently, we decided that we wanted to publish this article on the topic.

Our hope is that we will be able to put the minds of any of our readers in this situation at ease as the chances of your puppy being injured is usually very low. Puppies jumping off a couch is also far more common than most people realize so don’t think that you are alone!

Please note, this advice below is not intended as a replacement for professional advice from a qualified veterinarian. It is general advice to offer some pointers on what you can do if your puppy has jumped off the couch.

Is It Ok For Puppies To Jump Off Couch?

In many cases, it is perfectly fine for puppies to jump off a couch unless they are very young puppies that are 12 weeks or under.

After this, puppies tend to be more robust and be able to jump off a couch with ease and not have any problems with the impact of them landing on the floor.

If your puppy is young then we would recommend that you help your puppy off the couch by physically picking it up and putting it down on the floor when it wants to get off the couch.

You also have to factor in that not all couches are the same height and not all dog breed puppies are the same size too.

Due to this, there is no one size fits all answer to if puppies jumping off a couch as there are just too many variables to take into account in most cases.

How Can I Tell If My Puppy Hurt Itself Jumping Off The Couch?

Most puppies are extremely good at letting you know that they are hurt or injured, especially if it is due to the puppy jumping off a couch.

Here are some potential signs of injury to look out for in your puppy:-

  • Limping.
  • Yelping.
  • Excessive Whining.
  • A lack of confidence in moving its leg.

One thing that you can do is offer your puppy its favorite treat from one side of the room.

Most puppies will usually come running towards you if you are offering it some treats but if your pet puppy walks or limps over slowly then it is a good indication that there is a potentially serious issue with the puppy.

These issues can range from very serious injuries such as breaks and fractures to things such as sprains or just temporary issues due to the impact of landing.

The only way to know the correct problem is to take your puppy to a vet for a scan.

What Should I Do If My Puppy Hurt Itself Jumping Off The Couch?

If you think that your puppy has hurt itself by jumping off the couch then you really do need to get your puppy to a vet as soon as possible.

It can be surprisingly difficult to correctly diagnose the correct issue with your puppy and things like a leg break or fracture at such a young age can end up causing problems with that leg for the rest of the dog’s life if it is not treat quickly.

The vast majority of vets’ offices will have the equipment required to check for any potential problems in your puppies leg with a scan and then be able to offer you advice on how you should be moving forward as well as provide any treatment that is required.

Although many people overlook pet insurance these days due to the high premiums but in situations like this, a decent pet insurance policy can end up saving you a huge amount of money.

Thankfully, the more serious potential issues such as leg breaks and sprains tend to be very rare in most situations and the majority of puppies who jump off a couch will be fine or just have a temporary issue that is not a major problem to the pup.

How Can I Stop My Puppy Jumping Off The Couch Again?

The easiest way to stop your puppy from jumping off the couch is to simply not let the puppy on the couch.

We know that this sound simple but it is often overlooked, especially if your pet puppy if trying to climb on the couch to play with you but letting your puppy on the couch always presents the potential risk of it jumping off.

Due to the majority of dog breeds having small puppies, this is often very easy too as many puppies are unable to jump up onto the couch until they get larger so it is generally very easy to keep your puppy off a couch with minimal issues.

Should I Be Worried If My Puppy Jumped Off The Couch?

In most situations, there is no real need to be worried if your puppy jumped off the couch as long as your pet puppy is not showing any signs of being in pain.

In some cases, it can be a good idea to check with a vet just to be on the safe side but if everything seems fine with your pup then you do not need to worry.

Even if your puppy has managed to injure itself by jumping off the couch, the odds are definitely in your favor that it will only be a minor injury and the majority of puppies will usually get better within hours rather than need any serious treatments.