Wanna know how to train a small dog to stop jumping up on people? It’s the same way you teach a large dog to stop jumping up on people: Consistency, Timing and Motivation. Train A Small Dog To Stop Jumping Up On People First: We need to be 100% clear to the dog that jumping up one people is never allowed (unless of course we give him a command to jump up, first). If the dog doesn’t first hear his “Jump up” command… then he’s going to get a leash correction. I explain more on how to give Read more [...]
Dog counter surfing and jumping up on the backs of people legs
September 11, 2011 by
Phyllis writes to me: Hi Adam, I have read your book on dog obedience training twice and searched the forums but haven’t found a good answer to my questions. I have a 4 1/2 month old German Shorthair/Lab mix named BooBoo. She is an assertive but not really aggressive dog. She has already become dominant mostly to our 5 year old Shepherd mix. My questions are: 1) how do we keep her from counter surfing. We have tried the mousetraps on the counter but she wised up to those after just one snap. She Read more [...]
Training Your Dog To Climb Into Your Truck
September 9, 2011 by
My dog, Louie, is a 3-year old neutered shar pei that I’ve had less than a year. He is somewhat timid, not aggressive, but typically shar pei stubborn and too smart! When I got him he had never been on a leash or in a car or house (lived in a kennel). He does really well with the prong collar and is housebroken. He’s my best buddy! My problems? I live in a 2-story townhouse and I’d like to teach him to climb the stairs so that he occupies more than 1/2 the house — I would like him to be with Read more [...]
More Details On The Dog “Jumping Up” Problem
July 4, 2011 by
[ROSE REPLIES:] Thanks. That was so much more visually descriptive. Save that email and incorporate it into your e-zine. Lately, the dog has been getting so excited when we begin our walk that he keeps juming up on me as we walk. Do I pop the leash down toward the ground and make him drop to stop this, i.e., the correction is just the opposite? [ADAM RESPONDS:] It doesn’t matter really, for the jumping up. As long as it’s a negative, and it happens RIGHT when the dog does it, and it’s motivational… Read more [...]
How Do I Get My Dog To Stop Jumping On The Fence?
July 3, 2011 by
Basically, the dog needs to associate a negative experience with jumping up on the fence. But, this negative experience must have three things going for it. First, the negative must happen right as he is jumping up on the fence. Second, it must be motivational. Kinda like when a cop gives you a ticket for speeding, but the ticket is only for $2, you’ll probably wait until you get 100 tickets before you even consider changing your behavior. But, if it’s a good $250 ticket, it won’t take too many Read more [...]
Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up… Forever!
July 2, 2011 by
Jumping up is a behavior problem that is a professional dog trainer’s dream. Why? Because it is a problem that will plague and annoy dog owners for years, yet can be easily fixed by the professional trainer in a matter of minutes. However, the key to teaching your dog not to jump up lies in proper application of any number of anti-jumping techniques. This article will explain both the conventional methods for fixing this behavior, and the tricks professional trainers use to make them work. As Read more [...]
Golden Retriever Jumping On People
June 22, 2010 by
Goldens are strong and muscular dogs and can cause problems if they jump on people. Your dog can’t jump on people if he is sitting as it’s physically impossible to do both things at the same time. Since your dog jumps on people for attention, teaching him to sit when you pet him can eliminate the jumping. When you come home from work and your dog is excited to see you, don’t try to greet him with your arms full. Instead, greet him with empty hands. Then, when he tries to jump, grab him by Read more [...]
How To Train Your Dog For The High Jump
October 30, 2009 by
With your dog present in front of you, erect both jumps, configuring them at low height and setting them ten feet apart. Do it again. Then walk your dog to a point between the obstacles and a dozen feet behind them. Aim the animal toward the High Jump, and command, “Stay.” Walk to an equidistant spot, relative to the obstacles and the dog. Emphatically point and step toward the High Jump and command, “Hup.” As your dog sails over the correct jump, praise, “Good dog,” and take him back to the starting Read more [...]
