Many people have dogs that are constantly jumping, as it is a typical issue. Although a undesired behavior, it is frequently uncorrected since many people see it as cute when the dog is little. Regrettably, as the dog grows, this becomes more hazardous for the person on whom they are jumping and it is harder to correct.

It is vital that your training of your dog, including teaching it not to jump, begin as soon as you bring your pet home. Puppies are undoubtedly easier to train and that is why it is ideal to start early, however a patient and consistent owner can train any dog of any age. Again, the trick is to begin the training process as soon as your dog comes home and this will not only reinforce your position as master but also aid in keeping negative behavior from developing into a habit.

Ways to Stop Dog Jumping

Step #1 - Create an Off Command

An off command is the absolute first thing you will want to consider and create. If your dog jumps on anyone, including you, use this command immediately. Pick a word that you are comfortable with as a command, like “down.” You should speak the word consistently and firmly every time your dog jumps on a person. Your dog will learn at an even quicker rate if you have other people use the same commands when your dog jumps up onto them, showing your dog that no one approves of that type of behavior.

Step #2 - Sit, Dog, Sit!

If you want to find other ways to keep your dog from jumping, you should show your dog how to sit. When the dog is coming towards you, before he even has the chance to jump on you, command him to sit. As the dog comes to learn this command, you can have it sit before it gets the opportunity to jump.

Step #3 - Look Him in the Eye

When acknowledging your dog, bend down to be on its level. Not only will this make your dog feel happy and well-loved, but it will also take the point out of jumping since you will already be eye to eye. Your dog will have no need to jump if you bend down to see him. When you finish acknowledging your dog, if it jumps up for more attention, demonstratively use the off command and then the sit command to make it known that jumping is not allowed.

Step #4 - Time Out for Dogs

Should you have difficulty with your dog responding to either the off or the sit command, going into a time out period may be necessary. If your dog insists on jumping on you and ignores your commands, put him in his crate or kennel in a time out. The dog really only wants your attention, so a time out is very effective in negating the bad behavior by having the dog associate the constraint with the denial of your attention.

Observing these steps with consistency should result in your dog’s learning quickly that jumping is not allowed. It is natural that some dogs will learn this faster than others, so you may also need to be patient. If your dog doesn’t seem to listen, be persistent, patient, and do not give up. You can always ask a professional dog trainer to help you if you feel that your dog isn’t gaining anything from the way that you are training, as they may help you to improve your methods.