How to Stop Your dog from Jumping
A frequent problem many people have is their dog’s jumping. When your dog is a puppy, people think that it is adorable when they jump, making bad behavior a common occurrence without realizing it. Regrettably, as the dog grows, this becomes more hazardous for the person on whom they are jumping and it is harder to correct.
It is vital that your training of your dog, including teaching it not to jump, begin as soon as you bring your pet home. Although training is frequently simpler with puppies, it may be accomplished with a dog no matter the age if you are determined and persevering. The key is that you should start the training as soon as the dog enters your home, regardless of the dog’s age at that time, this early action will firmly establish to your dog that you are the alpha and the boss, and will help to deter him from creating undesirable habits to begin with.
Step #1 – Have a Command that Means “Off”
An off command is the absolute first thing you will want to consider and create. This command is to be used every time you dog jumps on you or a member of your family. The word “off” is good, but you can use “down” or another word of your choice. At every instance of the dog jumping on you, forcefully use the off command. You should also take the time to let other people entering your home know that the dog is not allowed to jump on people, and ask them to use the Off Command should your dog jump on them, this will help your dog to learn the command and begin following it.
Step #2 – Sit, Dog, Sit!
Training your dog to sit is a fundamental training command and it can also be advantageous when dealing with jumping. Use your sit command as soon as your dog comes up to you. As the training proceeds, you will soon have your dog sitting when he greets you, rather than jumping on you and ruining your clothing or knocking you over.
Step #3 – Eye Level is Best
When acknowledging your dog, bend down to be on its level. Not only will this make your dog feel happy and well-loved, but it will also take the point out of jumping since you will already be eye to eye. In other words, bending over to meet your dog does away with the need for jumping in the first place. Use the off command once you stand up, only if your dog still jumps up onto you to gain more of your attention, so that they know that you don’t approve of their jumping behavior.
Step #4 – Use a Time Out
You can use a time out with your dog if they don’t pay attention to your commands of off or sit, to make training a bit easier. When the dog jumps up and does not adhere to your commands, put them in their crate or kennel. Your dog desires your attention wholeheartedly, and by placing him in the kennel, you are letting him know that if he does not follow the rules he will be placed away from you and your attention.
Observing these steps with consistency should result in your dog’s learning quickly that jumping is not allowed. You will find that every dog learns at a different rate. The important thing is to continue with the Off Command you have decided on, and the other steps listed here and follow them all consistently until your dog finally learns the lesson. You can always ask a professional dog trainer to help you if you feel that your dog isn’t gaining anything from the way that you are training, as they may help you to improve your methods.
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