Granny gets invited to your house. When she comes in, your dog happily jumps up on her, causing her head to good crack against the wall. Hey, Grandma, be more careful!
A severe illustration? I guess. Something more likely?
You've made arrangements to meet friends at your favourite restaurant. You're out with your dog for a speedy walk, so that she can do her duty. Tramping through a mud puddle, she decides to jump up on you getting mud all over your pants. Grrr! Will changing pants make you late?
Dangerous for grandma? Yes. Inconvenient and annoying for you and your guests? Right. Does your dog jump up on people too much?
It's a problem that's easy to fix.
Here are some answers.
LOOK AT ME! ME! ME!
Your dog is so keen to see you and be with you when you get home, she jumps up on you. The main reason that dogs jump on people is simply that they're excited to see you. If you want to break your dog of this habit (and you should) don't give her any attention when she does this.
If you give your dog attention - even negative attention - you're reinforcing this jumping routine. It's important to avoid giving any kind of a reaction if you want to change your dogs behaviour. There are a few simple ways of dealing with this routine that are very effective in changing your dogs mind and behaviour.
TIME TO TURN AWAY:
Turn your back on your dog when she jumps on you, or is about to. She believes that jumping on you is the best way to get your attention. Don't make eye contact, and completely ignore her, and her behaviour until she settles down. Praise and pet her when she stops jumping on you.This will help her remember the behaviour that you want from her.
SWAP TIME?
Or instead of turning away, you can give your dog something else to do when they jump up. For instance, commanding them to Sit is a good way to encourage a different behaviour. Be sure to lavish your dog with praise and attention when they complete a command successfully. Soon, your dog will make the association that lunging on you gets them nothing, while sitting gets them plenty of enjoyable attention.
When your dog jumps up on you, is it just annoying? It can become dangerous if your pet jumps on the elderly or children. It's best to train your dog to keep everyone safe.
2 SECRETS:
* Dogs jump up on you because they love you, and are excited to see you
* Giving them any attention,positive or negative, reinforces their behaviour
2 SOLUTIONS:
* Turn away when he jumps
* Give a command: Sit, Go to your place
Remember, a courteous dog is liked by all.
A severe illustration? I guess. Something more likely?
You've made arrangements to meet friends at your favourite restaurant. You're out with your dog for a speedy walk, so that she can do her duty. Tramping through a mud puddle, she decides to jump up on you getting mud all over your pants. Grrr! Will changing pants make you late?
Dangerous for grandma? Yes. Inconvenient and annoying for you and your guests? Right. Does your dog jump up on people too much?
It's a problem that's easy to fix.
Here are some answers.
LOOK AT ME! ME! ME!
Your dog is so keen to see you and be with you when you get home, she jumps up on you. The main reason that dogs jump on people is simply that they're excited to see you. If you want to break your dog of this habit (and you should) don't give her any attention when she does this.
If you give your dog attention - even negative attention - you're reinforcing this jumping routine. It's important to avoid giving any kind of a reaction if you want to change your dogs behaviour. There are a few simple ways of dealing with this routine that are very effective in changing your dogs mind and behaviour.
TIME TO TURN AWAY:
Turn your back on your dog when she jumps on you, or is about to. She believes that jumping on you is the best way to get your attention. Don't make eye contact, and completely ignore her, and her behaviour until she settles down. Praise and pet her when she stops jumping on you.This will help her remember the behaviour that you want from her.
SWAP TIME?
Or instead of turning away, you can give your dog something else to do when they jump up. For instance, commanding them to Sit is a good way to encourage a different behaviour. Be sure to lavish your dog with praise and attention when they complete a command successfully. Soon, your dog will make the association that lunging on you gets them nothing, while sitting gets them plenty of enjoyable attention.
When your dog jumps up on you, is it just annoying? It can become dangerous if your pet jumps on the elderly or children. It's best to train your dog to keep everyone safe.
2 SECRETS:
* Dogs jump up on you because they love you, and are excited to see you
* Giving them any attention,positive or negative, reinforces their behaviour
2 SOLUTIONS:
* Turn away when he jumps
* Give a command: Sit, Go to your place
Remember, a courteous dog is liked by all.
About the Author:
AVOID DISASTROUS Blunders with your dog. NOW REVEALED: 3 POWERFUL, humane, and loving ways to train your friend: 3 Dog Training Plans reviewed, Amazing results from 1 method! Or browse excellent, helpful FREE dog training articles. I am Scott Erickson, and am an enthusiastic long term dog buff, instructor, and writer.
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