Dogs see nothing wrong with jumping, especially when this behavior has been inadvertently tolerated by their owners from the time they were puppies.
Remember how you found it cute when the puppy would jump up and down to greet you? Without realizing it, we actually encouraged the jumping behavior and now that the dog is bigger, we don't like it especially when we're all dressed up with somewhere to go.
It becomes an even bigger problem when your dogs jump on strangers or worse, your guests.
Usually, it is the smaller sized dogs that are encouraged to jump, because we find it cute, and think it's a sign of their affection.
Bigger sized dogs are usually not trained to jump; in fact, jumping is a complete no-no because with their size, they are bound to topple you down or even bruise you with their paws.
Why Dogs Jump Dogs usually jump because of excitement and as a greeting for their returning owner or family members.
This is normal.
Some dogs do this to try to exert their domination over you, especially when they want something.
Being pack animals and used to hierarchies in rank, it is their way of trying to declare physical superiority over you or somebody else.
Note the word "trying.
" A dog will do it if you let him.
If you don't want him to, then you will have to train him not to.
How to Curb the Jumping Habit Be consistent.
First, you must remember that you will have to be consistent when training your dog to modify this habit.
If you let him jump at you sometimes and forbid him from doing so at other times, he will not be able to tell the difference between these times.
If you want him to stop the jumping habit, then don't let him jump at you at all.
Do the cold shoulder.
Dogs understand human body language.
Teaching him that jumping is not acceptable by ignoring him is an effective training method.
Whenever your dog jumps at you, fold your arms, turn away and ignore him.
Each time he tries to jump do the same thing again, and eventually he will learn that this is unacceptable dog behavior.
Body language is important here.
By showing him, through your posture, that you don't like what he's doing you are conveying the message in a manner that he will learn to understand.
When the dog puts his paws back on the ground, praise him.
This will teach him that having his paws on the ground, away from you, is good behavior.
Do not worry that your dog would be hurt by you being cold one minute and warm the next.
Dogs have a very short training memory.
They will associate your reaction to whatever behavior they are exhibiting at the time you reacted, and will forget that you were giving them the cold shoulder previously.
Remember, be consistent.
Dog training takes time.
Teaching a dog not to jump will involve hours and hours of doing the same thing, turning away and ignoring him when he does, and praising him and giving him a treat when he puts his paws down.
If you would like to know more about canine problems and how to deal with them, you might be interested in SitStayFetch.
This is a comprehensive, must-have manual that gives practical advice about dealing with problem dog behavior.
Click here for free dog training lessons [http://www.
expressdogtraining.
com].
Remember how you found it cute when the puppy would jump up and down to greet you? Without realizing it, we actually encouraged the jumping behavior and now that the dog is bigger, we don't like it especially when we're all dressed up with somewhere to go.
It becomes an even bigger problem when your dogs jump on strangers or worse, your guests.
Usually, it is the smaller sized dogs that are encouraged to jump, because we find it cute, and think it's a sign of their affection.
Bigger sized dogs are usually not trained to jump; in fact, jumping is a complete no-no because with their size, they are bound to topple you down or even bruise you with their paws.
Why Dogs Jump Dogs usually jump because of excitement and as a greeting for their returning owner or family members.
This is normal.
Some dogs do this to try to exert their domination over you, especially when they want something.
Being pack animals and used to hierarchies in rank, it is their way of trying to declare physical superiority over you or somebody else.
Note the word "trying.
" A dog will do it if you let him.
If you don't want him to, then you will have to train him not to.
How to Curb the Jumping Habit Be consistent.
First, you must remember that you will have to be consistent when training your dog to modify this habit.
If you let him jump at you sometimes and forbid him from doing so at other times, he will not be able to tell the difference between these times.
If you want him to stop the jumping habit, then don't let him jump at you at all.
Do the cold shoulder.
Dogs understand human body language.
Teaching him that jumping is not acceptable by ignoring him is an effective training method.
Whenever your dog jumps at you, fold your arms, turn away and ignore him.
Each time he tries to jump do the same thing again, and eventually he will learn that this is unacceptable dog behavior.
Body language is important here.
By showing him, through your posture, that you don't like what he's doing you are conveying the message in a manner that he will learn to understand.
When the dog puts his paws back on the ground, praise him.
This will teach him that having his paws on the ground, away from you, is good behavior.
Do not worry that your dog would be hurt by you being cold one minute and warm the next.
Dogs have a very short training memory.
They will associate your reaction to whatever behavior they are exhibiting at the time you reacted, and will forget that you were giving them the cold shoulder previously.
Remember, be consistent.
Dog training takes time.
Teaching a dog not to jump will involve hours and hours of doing the same thing, turning away and ignoring him when he does, and praising him and giving him a treat when he puts his paws down.
If you would like to know more about canine problems and how to deal with them, you might be interested in SitStayFetch.
This is a comprehensive, must-have manual that gives practical advice about dealing with problem dog behavior.
Click here for free dog training lessons [http://www.
expressdogtraining.
com].
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