Jump Jump the Dog is Jumpin
OK, first if you don’t get the reference sorry we are talking about those jumping pups!
Does your pup jump on you and your guests every time someone comes over? If so, you aren’t alone. Dogs jump up to say hello, quite simply. They don’t know how humans prefer to be greeted, and it never occurs to them that they might knock us over or ruin our clothes. Thankfully, consistent anti-jump training can quickly solve the problem for good. Let's dive into some tips for anti-jump training when you arrive home or inside your house.
Anti-Jump Training When You Arrive Home
When arriving home, if your dog is loose, open the door a teeny bit. If your dog jumps up, close the door right away and back away from the entrance. Repeat this process until you can step through the door without your dog jumping up - even if that means closing and reopening the door 10 times in a row! Whenever your dog keeps four paws on the floor, praise him and pet him as soon as you enter. If your dog is in a crate you are going to wait till they are calmer before you walk over to the crate, then again slowly open the door closing back if they start getting to crazy. If your dog knows sit this is a great time to try that!
Anti-Jump Training Inside Your House
Inside your house is where this technique really shines! The same process applies here; when your pup jumps on you, turn your back to him. As soon as he stops jumping on you (or anyone else), turn around to face him again with lots of love and praise, but be ready to turn again if your dog gets a little too jazzed. If he jumps again (which he will at first!), turn away once more and repeat this process until he learns not to jump on people anymore. You can make this easier on your house guests by keeping your dog on a leash when they first arrive. This allows you to keep your dog at a distance from your guests so that your dog doesn’t practice jumping on them (and prevents your guest from the patented “its ok I love dogs!”).
Another helpful tip with guests is to have them toss a handful of cookies on the floor when they come to say hi to your dog so that your dog is eating treats and getting pets for keeping their feet down!
Consistent anti-jump training is key to ensure success in teaching your pup proper greeting manners indoors or outdoors. It may take some time but with patience and dedication, soon enough everyone will be able to come over without being knocked over by an overly friendly pup! That said, make sure that all family members are using these techniques consistently because inconsistency can lead to confusion for our furry friends. Best of luck in training those cute little paws to stay grounded!