| It's unbelievable, but some people actually encourage | | | | doesn't tolerate this, and you shouldn't either. |
| a dog jumping up on them. This is a big mistake, no | | | | Everyone in your family must also use this |
| matter how cute your new pup is. Puppy jumping | | | | command. Your new pup needs to understand that |
| may be cute when he's little, but it will become one | | | | everyone in the family ranks above him to prevent |
| of many dog behavior problems as he gets older and | | | | dog behavior problems later on. |
| bigger. Even small canines are a nuisance when they | | | | Stop Dog Jumping On Visitors |
| jump on people. Stop dog jumping now with these | | | | Visitors can sometimes be a problem. Some people |
| dog obedience tips. | | | | think it's cute to have a dog jump up on them. |
| Prevent Puppy Jumping From Becoming A Behavior | | | | Explain to your visitors that you don't allow him to |
| Problem Later | | | | jump on anyone. |
| Obedience training should be part of your new pup's | | | | If you're expecting company, put your pup on a |
| life right from the beginning. A very important basic | | | | leash. When your guests arrive, if he jumps up, |
| command he should learn right away is the "off" | | | | move quickly to step on the leash. This prevents |
| command. You can use this command not only to | | | | him from jumping, and also pulls on his collar, which |
| prevent a dog jumping up, but also to keep him off | | | | serves to correct his behavior. Alternatively, hold |
| the couch, countertops, and to prevent him jumping | | | | onto the leash. When he jumps, say "off," and |
| at the door. It's much easier to teach him this | | | | firmly pull the leash to the side, which forces him to |
| command, while he's young, so don't wait. | | | | put his feet back on the ground. Timing is |
| There are three steps to teaching your pup to "off" | | | | important; pull his leash as you say "off" so that he |
| command. | | | | learns that "off" means "no jumping." In either case, |
| 1. As soon as he jumps up on a person (or the | | | | praise him as soon as all four feet are on the ground. |
| furniture), say "OFF!" right away. | | | | Your visitors may think you're being too hard on him, |
| 2. Snarl at him with an open mouth, showing him | | | | but you're not. Establishing good habits when he's |
| your teeth, and making direct eye contact. It's not | | | | young will prevent dog behavior problems later on in |
| necessary to growl. An open-mouthed silent snarl is | | | | life. |
| how adult canines tell puppies to calm down, and | | | | Remember that your whole family must be in |
| your pup will instinctively understand what you're | | | | agreement when training him. It's impossible for him |
| telling him. | | | | to learn good habits if some people are encouraging |
| 3. Repeat this every time he attempts to jump up, | | | | the very behavior you're trying to avoid. A good |
| until you don't have to say it twice. When you see | | | | dog training course is essential so that everyone in |
| that he's stopping himself from jumping, praise him. | | | | your household is working together. With a little |
| This exercise also establishes you as the pack | | | | effort from everyone, you can stop puppy jumping, |
| leader. In the wild, subordinate canines would never | | | | and your new friend will be an obedient and |
| jump on the leader, because it means that the | | | | well-loved member of the family. |
| subordinate is challenging the leader. The alpha dog | | | | |