#1) The first thing you need to do is start ignoring the dog and stop speaking to the dog when they do jump. This is only teaching the dog that jumping makes you speak. Soon, your dog will start to make the connection....Dog jumps, person speaks. Dog jumping = I get at...

It depends....

Are you able to get your dog off of the furniture without yelling, pulling, yanking, or physically removing them from the couch? 

First, let's cover they WHY. Why does your dog want on the furniture? Most likely, to be comfortable themselves or to be near...