How do I train my dog not to jump up on me? As mentioned, most puppies jump up on their human parents almost immediately when they come home from being away all day. Stopping this behavior can sound quite harsh, since it obviously stems from an emotional place of excitement and happiness, and no dog parent would ever willingly want to discourage that. However, training your dog not to jump on you is the very first step in learning how to train your dog not to jump up on you. This is what I’m going to discuss in this article.
One of the dog training tips I’d like to share with you is to use positive reinforcement. When your dog jumps on you, or goes on your lap, immediately step back and use the “sit” command. This immediately stops your dog’s jumping behavior. You must emphasize the word “sit” to make your dog understand that his jumping behavior is not acceptable.
Another great dog training tip I’d like to share with you is that if your dog does start jumping up on you, just say “NO”. Keep your hands by your side. Do NOT move them at all, and DO NOT HANDLE the dog. Give him the command to sit down and DO NOT allow him to jump again until he sits down. This will quickly remove the behavior and you can be left alone to enjoy your vacation.
There are many different dog training treats available, including the ones that I mentioned above. One particular treat I’d like to introduce is a treat that’s shaped like a boot. Simply take a Big Mac or other large dog sized treat and poke two holes in the middle. Make sure there is an equal distance between the holes. Then attach a long piece of string or a piece of ribbon to one end of the boot and attach the other end to your leg with a toy or a chew toy.
After giving the dog the boot treat and attaching the string or ribbon, simply “grab” him with your free hand and say “calm down”. The dog will soon realize that he has just received some attention and will stop dog jumping. You have just given him a very simple “calm down” greeting, but you did it without yelling or screaming. You used your voice in a way that was pleasant yet commanded.
How to teach your dog not to jump up on people. Again, by using simple training methods you can quickly establish yourself as the leader of any dog training group. In your actual training session, do not yell or scream at your dog. It is best to use a calm voice and a kind tone of voice. Dogs are programmed to respond to leaders and when you use a harsh tone of voice most dogs will not want to follow you. By using a gentle voice, you will establish yourself as the leader and your dog will naturally follow you.
Try to go to dog training classes with several different dogs. Training different breeds will result in a more even training experience. You can even have the kids join in the training classes with their own dogs. Everyone will learn from each other and it will be even more fun for everyone.
The dog that does not need to be trained should be left alone while you are trying to get the dog under control. When you arrive home after a couple hours of training, reward your dog and give him lots of positive reinforcement. Do not shout at the dog or reprimand him in a manner that will get him to stop his undesirable behavior. As soon as he begins to behave in a reasonable manner, you can start to take him out and leave him alone in your house.
