Of course, any dog owner knows that there are plenty of irritating things your pooch can do. Most owners will find that consistent training in the puppy stage will stop most unwanted behavior. However, some adult dogs develop bad manners simply because they receive less attention as an adult than they did as a puppy. Most owners are disturbed by continuous barking and seek ways to rectify the behavior. Barking is not necessarily a danger to anyone coming to your door, but it can become an extremely unpleasant situation. What can be dangerous as well as unpleasant, however, is when a dog is forever jumping up on other people.

Motivations for the Behavior and How to Improve It

The main reason for a dog jumping up on you is simply to show her affection, and to express how excited she is to see you. On the other hand, the dog could be trying to establish his authority over those entering his territory or he could simply be bored. Although we may enjoy the affection and excitement of our favorite pet, we certainly never want muddy paws on our favorite pair of jeans, nor does anyone wish to be inadvertently tackled to the ground. Jumping behavior can be even more hazardous if the home is frequently visited by the elderly or small children, as it is much easier for them to suffer a major injury from a seemingly innocent jump.

You should start training when a puppy as the most effective way to stop a dog from jumping up. A basic rule to remember is that under no circumstances should jumping up ever be praised. When time and again a dog comes to realize that jumping up will never result in the attention it is seeking, it will eventually be discouraged from doing so. The dog must be aware that there is only one way to receive affection, which is by exhibiting satisfactory behavior. It is very important to not confuse the dog with contradictory messages, that at times it will receive a scolding for the jumping up behavior, but that other times, the owner will find it funny when the dog jumps up on on him and give it attention. The owner must demand the same behavior of the dog whether it’s for a guest or a member of the family.

To reinforce the fact that the dog will not receive attention when jumping up, the owner should not make eye contact with the pet, and instead turn his whole body away from the animal. Ignore her completely until she is no longer overly excited, and then give her eye contact. The owner can try issuing another command such as “sit,” to stop the dog from jumping up.  In this way the dog will become distracted from the undesirable behavior. This is a great way for your dog to maintain good behavior to get the affection she craves, rather than jumping up to get it.

Dog training is James’ specialty, providing owners with consulting services to develop an enduring bond with their animal through effective training methods. Puppy training is another of his specialties. His website, puppy-training-advice, is full of comprehensive training product evaluations; you will also find free advice for effective dog training methods, along with other helpful suggestions to create a happy and healthy life for your pet.

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