Stop Dog Jumping

As dog owners we often encourage the wrong habits in our dogs. Bad habits remain as bad habits. It is hard for an adult dog to understand why he can’t jump up on people when he was allowed to as a puppy. It is important that you establish rules and limits today with the future in mind.

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When a dog jumps up, on someone, it can create a safety problem. A large dog jumping up on an elderly person or young child is especially dangerous. If your dog was allowed to jump up as a puppy he probably sees it as a way to greet people, he has no intention of hurting them.

Your dog needs and wants controls and limits. He wants to meet the expectations of his alpha leader. He wants to be a responsible member of your family pack. It is important that you establish yourself as the alpha dog leader by exhibiting alpha dog qualities as you interact with your dog.

A successful method to stop your dog from jumping on you is to position your arms in front of your body, thus keeping him from completing the jump. This action should be followed by a stern verbal NO after which you turn your back on your dog. Do not give your dog eye contact. After your dog has calmed down you can make eye contact and praise him for being calm. Your dog is seeking your love and attention. Rejecting your dog in this manner is the opposite reaction he is seeking. Correcting inappropriate behavior is how the alpha dog communicates displeasure to members of the dog pack.

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When you have been gone for several  hours your dog is excited to see you and will often jump on you. This behavior can be stopped if you do not immediately greet your dog when you return home. You should wait 10 to 15 minutes before greeting your dog. It may be necessary to put your dog in another room for 10 minutes or more until your dog is used to this procedure. It is important to greet your dog with enthusiasm after this calming down period. Remember consistency is a major part of dog training.

Remember to ignore your dog’s negative actions and reward his positive actions. After you reprove your dog wait for an opportunity to praise your dog for a specific positive act. Diligently seek for an opportunity to make your last interaction with your dog a time of loving, enthusiastic praise.

It is easier to train a puppy than it is to retrain a full grown adult dog. Although the training techniques are the same the physical effort to control an adult dog is much greater. Dog training should be a fun and happy experience for both yourself and your dog. This will be the case if you are consistent with your training.

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