I had a Saint Bernard Bullmastiff mix. She was spoiled rotten. I had her to where she never barked and never had to be on a leash. I allow my pets to do whatever they please except for use the bathroom in the house or tear up trash. That’s a big no! I look at it this way, if you’re going to have a pet and not allowed them on furniture or anything you might as well not have a pet. Your animals can tail when they’re really loved in a home and they know right from wrong in my opinion. There’s a right way and there’s a wrong Way to punish a pet and that’s tough love but no hitting at all whatsoever. Lol