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How To Stop the Jumping Problem
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Stormy Gibson, A.D.O.P.T. Pet Rescue Board Member, shares tips on how to train your favorite furball to behave.
You walk into your house and are greeted by a bouncing puppy that makes you smile and laugh. When your puppy is small you may not mind paws on your legs, but as your puppy grows the jumping can become a nuisance.
The best way to curb unwanted jumping is to start to teach your dog when he is young. If your puppy jumps on your legs, step back and turn your back to him. When all four legs are on the ground, praise, praise, praise for the appropriate behavior. If you have problems with a jumpy adult dog, training sessions will be harder and take a longer commitment from you. There are several training options you can try. When you come home, ignore the dog until he calms down. Don't give any energy to your jumping and bouncing dog. Don't touch your dog. Don't talk to your dog while he is jumping. Dogs love attention whether it is negative or positive. When you say "No Fido. No Jump!" you are training the dog by jumping you are giving him attention. Turn your back until your dog stops jumping. Another option is to tether your dog to a chair or table while visitors enter your home; however, you should never try this method when no one is home. It could be dangerous to your dog to be tied to an object unattended. If you don't want to tether your dog, you can put a leash on him and step on it. Preventing him from jumping up on the guest. Once the dog settles down, you can have the visitor approach. Your dog will learn that jumping does not get him attention. You must have visitors that will help you train your dog not to jump anymore. Inform all or your family and friends that you are training your dog not to jump and they must only touch the dog while it is calm. Jumping is an inappropriate behavior. Training your dog not to jump is a life long commitment. Try to put your dog into situations where it will succeed. Remember you want your furry friend to be a well-behaved member of the family.
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