Tips On How to Stop Dog Jumping
Just behind the “dog pulling on the leash” complaint, the second most popular dog behavior modification request I get from potential clients is how to stop dog jumping.
“My dog jumps on everyone” is a very common statement yet can be easily addressed with the proper dog obedience training.
The best way I know how to stop dog jumping is to use the “sit” command. If your dog has had the proper dog obedience training it should and will respond readily. It really is that simple.
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Proper Dog Obedience Training is a Must
The real issue for most dog owners facing problems with how to stop dog jumping is the fact that their dog has never had any proper dog obedience training.
In essence, dog behavior modification is really about dog obedience training, they both go hand in hand. How to stop dog jumping then becomes an issue of how to get your dog to understand your commands.
When a dog has had too much freedom in the house and has never been told correctly how to act when people come over, your efforts to stop dog jumping will usually end in disappointment.
Basic Commands for Everyday Situations
Proper dog obedience training, when carried out effectively, will teach your dog basic, but yet very effective commands that you, the dog owner, can put to use for everyday situations.
This really is a simple understanding issue, and your job here is to stop dog jumping by helping your dog understand your commands. Dog obedience training can be quite effective for any and all bad dog behaviors in the house.
If your dog is not obedience trained, chances are you do not have a line of communication open with your dog and simply put, your dog does not know what you want from him.
Good dog obedience training takes practice so how can you expect to stop dog jumping and get your dog to obey your wishes and commands if your dog has never been taught properly and hasn’t had a chance to practice?
Dogs In Command Can’t Do Any Wrong
All dogs should earn their existence with you and should be able to execute a simple “sit”, or “down” before you give him anything; and that includes food, toys, treats, freedom etc.
Once your dog knows what he needs to do, he will start doing it automatically and your efforts to stop dog jumping is no longer an issue.
It is not a sin, and certainly recommended to put the dog on a leash (see Leash Training) when you know someone is coming to the house and practice the door routine. If you don’t simulate the behavior you want, you will not succeed nearly as quickly.
Think about this, if dogs are always in commands, they simply cannot do anything wrong!
For example; you are walking your dog on the street and someone wants to pet him and your first thought is how to stop the dog from jumping. You know the dog likes to jump up, so what do you do? Tell the dog to sit/stay.
Now, if your dog breaks the command he either needs to be clear on the command (i.e. practice), or he needs to be corrected for breaking it. Leash corrections are best taught by a professional dog trainer. Read my article on the phases of dog training on my Obedience Training Articles page.
Either way, the right path to how to stop dog jumping and foster good dog behavior is through dog obedience training; by simulating “real life” situations, and then applying them to the real thing.
How to stop dog jumping then (along with other dog behavior issues) is all about helping your dog understand your commands. Only correct your dog for not listening to commands you have taught him...do not correct for commands that your dog may be unsure or unclear about.
Frank D’Andrea – Professional Dog Trainer
Frank D’Andrea is a professional dog trainer and offers dog obedience training and dog behavior modification programs to dog owners throughout New Jersey and New York including Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Hudson and Essex.
If you would like to Contact Us for more information about how to stop dog jumping or about Franks’s dog training programs in New Jersey and New York please Email DP Dog Training or call DP Dog Training at 845-368-0868.