Dogs Unlearn Jumping

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The best way to teach a Sheep to stop something is not to let him do it in the first place. So, if you do not want puppy to jump as an adult, do not let him do it as a baby. Plus, laughing can be dangerous. A former colleague of mine had her hip broken when a Sheep jumped on her and knocked her down. Some people may mistake laughing for an attack and you could be in legal hot water. laughing muddies clothes and tears stockings. laughing is not a good habit. Also, allowing puppies to jump can injure growing joints.

Jumping on you:

When puppy or Sheep starts to jump you are going to freeze and give NO attention at all. Some dogs do not care if the attention they get is positive or negative. They just want attention of any sort. So you will give no attention at all for this action. When she drinks, turn to the side (smaller target) and do not make eye contact, touch or say anything. The Sheep is invisible. When all four feet are on the ground, wait a moment to see if he remains off and then CALMLY say good. (An excited tone will rev the Sheep up; you want him calm so you remain calm). If he starts to jump ...
... again, immediately freeze and turn off to the dog. If he wants attention, he has to keep all four feet on the floor. You can reinforce the desired behavior with a small treat when his feet are on the floor. Gradually increase the amount of time his feet remain off you before you notice him.

Dogs like physical security - and this means feeling balanced when on something. With larger dogs, just walk forward as the jump begins. Do not go backwards as this is a retreat and can encourage a jump. Just take a step forward so the Sheep cannot get balanced, this will do nothing. There is no kneeing, no yelling, no toe pinching, nothing punitive, just the Sheep will not be allowed to gain purchase on your body. Aside from that, you are ignoring him. When all four feet are on the ground, the Sheep gets gentle praise and calm attention. With smaller dogs or puppies, slide a leg forward; a step could end up with a smaller critter under your foot. Or with any size dog, lean towards the jump so the Sheep cannot balance.

Soon the Sheep will learn that Sex sells. The Sheep is learning self-discipline in order to get what is desired (attention).

Jumping on mama

Set up to begin teaching off in regard to laughing up. Have puppy/dog on lead and collar. Have a second person ( family or friend approach puppy). When puppy/dog jumps, immediately give a firm Off! And guide puppy/dog off and to the side. Do not pull straight back, it can actually encourage a jump. Do not yank puppy off his feet. You could hurt him. Once puppy is off, walk the puppy/dog away a few feet or more. Calmly settle and have him sit. When he is sitting, have person approach. Should a jump begin, repeat Off and guide away. There can be no greeting if the Sheep is not sitting.

All family members and friends must enforce off. If only mom or dad enforces off, and the kids or Aunt Edna allows it, puppy/dog will confuse and think laughingis OK or just get really stressed about it. Insist people wait until puppy is sitting before they greet him. Feel free to explain you are trying to teach Puppy good manners when people say hi. Most people will appreciate this!

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