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Do You Have a Problem with Your Dog Jumping on People?
by Beth McKittrin
Nobody likes a rude dog. Do you find your dog jumping on people who come to visit to be a humiliating experience?
Would you like to put a stop to this bad habit and train your dog not to jump on people?
If so, the discussion below will save you future grief and hopefully keep you from losing friends because of Fido’s “faux paws.”
If your dog loves visitors as much as ours does, you too must be constantly asking yourself how to go about solving this behavior flaw. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a mixed blessing. Jumping on people — friends and strangers — is a sign of our pet’s exuberance and love for humans, which is a good thing.
But it’s also just plain rude – and nobody likes a rude dog.
No matter how well intentioned your pet may be, your guests should not have to be subjected to an assault on their person(s) every time they want to see you in your own home. This is especially so when it is a guest who does not share your enthusiasm for those of the canine persuasion — and believe it or not, there actually are people out there who are not fond of dogs.
So, what can you do to stop your dog jumping on people?
First, a brief explanation as to why dogs jump on people in the first place
No doubt, if you have spent even a short period of time with your own beloved pup, you have discovered on your own just how much dogs crave attention and love from their humans. They keep it no secret.
They don’t know the meaning of subtle.
Dogs are completely “in your face” when it comes to expressing their adoration for you — wet tongue and all. But they don’t reserve this honor exclusively for you — their master and meal ticket. No. It is a gift they may bestow upon any two-footed creature who happens to enter their domain (i.e., your front door).
So, attention is the key. And how do you make sure Fido has the attention he needs to prevent him from ambushing every visitor who crosses your threshold?
Here are a few tips that readers have sent in that have worked for them:
Painful as it may sound, a reader named Ellie found that curbing her dog’s enthusiasm was accomplished by showing him absolutely no attention when she first walks in the door. Ellie said when her jumps on her, she turns her back immediately and make no eye contact with him.
Another technique was suggested by a reader named Don, who writes:
“When your dog jumps up, grab his paws and hold them tightly. Don’t squeeze them so you hurt the animal, but don’t let go when he tries to pull away, either. This will let your dog know you are the alpha partner in your relationship. Do this a few times and he will get the point!
“Once the dog has all four paws on the ground and is calm, you may then kneel down and greet him with a calm pat or a hug on his own level, but at your bidding. He will soon come to expect such a greeting.”
There are two suggestions you might try.
Remember, dogs are creatures of habit, after all. Both of these techniques, done over time, will teach your pooch that if he wants your attention, he must give you a proper greeting.
Your friends and other guests will soon start coming back, knowing they will not be toppled like ten pins the minute they enter your home!
If you would like some professional help with this jumping problem, I have picked up many tips from Chet Womach, one of the very best dog trainers I have ever followed. He has some simple lessons to teach your dog to stop your dog from jumping on people.
His course is relatively inexpensive (under $40 on line) and I found the entire program outstanding. The stop jumping training is just part of a complete dog obedience training course which also includes
If you are trying to teach your dog to stop jumping up, here is the best resource I have found to stop your dog from jumping on people. It is relatively inexpensive (under $40 on line) and I found the entire program outstanding.
The stop jumping training is just part of a complete dog obedience training course that also includes, to name just a few:
- Teaching your dog to stop barking for attention
- Training your dog to sit quietly for children
- Teaching your dog to stop biting when he plays
- Training your dog to stop chewing
- Teaching your dog to calm down (hyperactive dogs)
- Training your dog to diffuse his aggressive behavior
If you are humiliated by your dog jumping on people, you’ll appreciate the quick and easy tips Chet teaches that really work.
Perhaps you have your own success training your dog to stop jumping up. If so, let us know how you did it so we can share it with others.
Whatever you decide, the important thing is to stop this bad behavior in your dog.
Why not try a few of the tips our readers sent in? If you need more help, try Chet Womach’s training course.
