DISCOURAGING YOUR DOG JUMPING BEHAVIOR
Ever wondered why your dog jumps on you and messes up your dress?
Jumping occurs mainly when the dog is excited by your home coming, or visits by friends it considers as part of the family pack. It is their way of greeting.
Dogs also jump because they were never probably train before and it has always resulted in increased attention.
While small toy dogs will not pose too big a problem, bigger dogs may frighten and overpower a child or adult, causing injury. Therefore, a dog with a jumping habit should be discouraged and properly corrected.
- Discourage your dog by not patting him when he jumps on you during homecoming. Instead fold both your arms and look away till he calms down.
- Raise one of your knees and give a stern “Down” command if there is persistent jumping. As a reflex action, your dog will usually stop and back away.
- Learn to teach your dog the basic “Sit”, “Stay” and “Down” command to address the problem.
- Be consistent, repeating the process and praise your dog when he no longer jumps.
Categories: Training your puppy
I agree thast consistency in your chosen method is the key to success. I have 3 dogs of my own and I am also a Pet Sitter so I am constantly greeted by over excited dogs, jumping, howling and barking. I find if I walk in and everyone is excited and overreacting it is best that I give them no attention at all. No one gets to talk to me unless they are well behaved. I do not give in, even though I really want to show them some love, bad behavior is never rewarded. However, when they do calm down I will give them all the love and affection they want!