How To Stop Dog Jumping Five Dog Obedience Tips That Really Work
by Darlene Norris
Are you frustrated with your dog jumping up on you and others? Although jumping is a normal behavior for a canine, it can be frightening if your pup jumps up on kids or older people, and downright dangerous if he knocks someone down. To stop dog jumping, you need to understand why dogs jump.
Three Reasons For Jumping Dogs
Hes greeting you. Canines greet each other by sniffing faces. Since most humans are taller than their pets, they jump up to reach your face.
Hes asserting his dominance over you. If he thinks hes the alpha dog in your pack, this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed right away.
Youve probably been rewarding him for this behavior, whether you meant to or not. If you feed him or give him attention when he jumps on you, youre rewarding him for jumping on you, which only encourages him to keep doing it.
Five Dog Obedience Tips To Stop Dog Jumping
When you get home, wait at least fifteen minutes before greeting him. This asserts your dominance. If he makes a pest out of himself by jumping around, get his attention by squirting him with a water pistol or shaking a can with pennies in it. This will startle him and calm him down. If you have company, wait for fifteen minutes before introducing him to your guests, too.
Teach him to sit. This is a very basic command, one that your pup should learn at an early age. Use this command if you think hes about to jump on you. If hes well-trained, hell sit and wont even think about jumping on you.
"Off" is another basic command to teach him. Its much easier to teach him this one when hes young. If he jumps up on you, say "OFF" right away. Show him your teeth in an open-mouthed snarl. No growling is needed. Be sure youve made eye contact with him. This is how your pups mom told him to calm down, and hell have no problem understanding what you mean. Repeat this command several times, and praise him when he understands what "off" means.
Get down on his level when you do greet him. He wont have to jump up to reach your face. If he does jump, use the "off" command.
Dont play rough games with him. Jumping is often part of tug-of-war and wrestling games, so these games only encourage him to jump on people.
Consistency Is ImportantEveryone in your family must be on the same page. If someone thinks its cute when your puppy jumps on people, and encourages this behavior, youll never be able to stop dog from jumping on people. To stop dog jumping, you need to spend time every day training your canine friend. Its very easy to accidentally teach your pet bad dog habits, so a good dog training course is essential for avoiding training mistakes. Your goal now is to use these tips to ensure your buddy will be a polite and well-loved member of the family.
