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Stopping Dogs from Jumping Up
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Dogs jump up because it leads to something they like - attention. Jumping up can be hard to cure if people around the dog are inconsistent about when they'll allow it. Correcting the dog for jumping up won't cure the problem if some family members or guests reward the dog for jumping up by giving him the attention he likes. Obedience training is very helpful for dogs that like to jump up. When the dog wants to jump up, have him "Sit" instead. Then you can reward him with praise and attention for sitting instead of jumping up.
Approach the dog and cause him to jump up. The instant the dog jumps up, press the stimulation button. You want the dog to associate the very beginning of the act of jumping up with the displeasure.
Repeat this process every time the dog jumps up, until he stops trying.
Repeat this lesson with other people in different places.
Make sure the dog has no opportunities to jump up without a correction until he has gone for three days without trying to jump up, even though he has had the chance.
If after several corrections the dog does not seem at all discouraged from jumping up, raise the intensity by one level. Be careful not to increase the intensity too much or too quickly because using too strong an intensity for jumping up could cause the dog to be afraid of the person he jumps on. You can use this same method to stop a dog from jumping up on barriers like fences, patio doors, and screen doors.
Jumping up - summary of steps
Use a pre-selected level of intensity.
Approach the dog and cause him to jump up.
Press the stimulation button the instant the dog jumps up. Good timing is important.
Raise the intensity by one level if the dog is not responsive after several corrections.
Repeat in several places with different people.
Don't give the dog a chance to jump up without correcting him until he has gone for three days without trying to jump up.
Use this same method to stop the dog from jumping on barriers.