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re: Getting my dog to quit jumping
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:55 am to Captain Fantasy
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:55 am to Captain Fantasy
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Also, don't give him attention when you come home
Yep. He's jumping b/c people give him attention when he jumps. Attenion = reward and reward = reinforcement.
scolding him followed quickly by ignoring him usually does the trick. These rules must be followed by every single person that enters the house.
This post was edited on 5/19/15 at 11:58 am
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Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:56 am to SUB
He has been sitting on command for a while now. That doesn't work
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:59 am to PapaPogey
We went to a reputable training school for dogs (really for the owners). Used a standard choke chain and a short (~24") leash when not out walking. During training, just leave this leash on all the time. Whenever the dog jumps, give the dog a quick jerk by the leash and then pull straight up on the leash until the dog sits and say "sit." It will sit as it's a natural tendency when pulling up. If you know someone is coming over, have the main leash on and do the same.
Once it sits, you should teach it so it knows when it's ok to get up... which for us is a double pat on its shoulder while saying "ok."
There are some other things that were learned, and this training was the best thing we could have done for our dog and family.
Once it sits, you should teach it so it knows when it's ok to get up... which for us is a double pat on its shoulder while saying "ok."
There are some other things that were learned, and this training was the best thing we could have done for our dog and family.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:59 am to AubieALUMdvm
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These rules must be followed by every single person that enters the house.
This is definitely a big part. I tell him to get down and he does promptly, but he tests me and others. We have company over often and nobody is stern with him when he does something bad.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:59 am to Captain Fantasy
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Knee him in the chest when he jumps. It doesn't hurt them and they learn pretty quickly.
This worked with my dog. Just don't knee him hard, though. That's not the point. The idea is to basically push him with your knee so that he goes backward over his center of gravity and lands kind of awkward. When he gets up and doesn't jump again, pet him and give him a lot of praise.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:01 pm to PapaPogey
Call the police. They will handle it for you.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:01 pm to PapaPogey
Consistency is key. Whenever the dog jumps you have to immediately correct him. I suggest inventing your own command for getting him off of things like either ground or floor instead of down or no, so he isn't confused. And reward him for it. You have to do this every single time until he catches on to it. If jumping on people is an issue, do not use hands to move him from your body, he will think you are petting or playing. Just shuffle your feet and walk through him.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:02 pm to dtmb
He's tough, I'll try to do that some more. He knows whats right and wrong but he's stubborn as frick.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:03 pm to PapaPogey
Nancy Kerrigan his knee
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:04 pm to Tygra
Dogs do thrive on praise so praising him when he actually does just sit there is very important too.
Really can not stress how key it is for everyone to follow the rules though. When we have company over I ask them immediately to not pet my dog if he jumps up - has never been an issue b/c most people don't like dogs jumping on them.
Really can not stress how key it is for everyone to follow the rules though. When we have company over I ask them immediately to not pet my dog if he jumps up - has never been an issue b/c most people don't like dogs jumping on them.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:09 pm to meeple
quote:This, except I'd use a prong collar and make the short leash 6-8" so it doesn't drag on the ground. Kneeing may or may not work as many dogs use chest bumping as a form of play and may consider your knee a positive response and jump more.
Used a standard choke chain and a short (~24") leash when not out walking. During training, just leave this leash on all the time. Whenever the dog jumps, give the dog a quick jerk by the leash and then pull straight up on the leash until the dog sits and say "sit." It will sit as it's a natural tendency when pulling up. If you know someone is coming over, have the main leash on and do the same.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:10 pm to PapaPogey
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He has been sitting on command for a while now. That doesn't work
Well, looks like you'll need to shoot your dog.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:11 pm to PapaPogey
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He knows whats right and wrong but he's stubborn as frick.
I wouldn't be surprised if his age has something to do with it. They're all gangly and insane at that age. They get so excited that they just go nuts sometimes. It's also natural for them to see how far they can push you - especially males. I guess they're genetically driven to try to run things unless someone else stops them. What kind of dog do you have?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:12 pm to Captain Fantasy
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Knee him in the chest when he jumps. It doesn't hurt them and they learn pretty quickly.
This. If you shout "NO!" at the same time it sinks in.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:15 pm to dtmb
Yes I undertand age and maturity is a big part of it, which is why I'm not overly concerned about it at this point, but I want to take preventative measures for later down the road when he's twice his current size. Once he calms down (rare) he's very polite and behaved.
Eta: he's a german wirehair pointer
Eta: he's a german wirehair pointer
This post was edited on 5/19/15 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:16 pm to PapaPogey
clip his hammies
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:17 pm to 777Tiger
Not an option 
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:17 pm to YouAre8Up
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Call the police. They will handle it for you.
He'll stop jumping alright, he'll stop breathing too.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:18 pm to Captain Fantasy
Agree except for knee to chest. When he is going to jump or jumps on you, turn your back on him. When he doesn't jump on you have a treat ready in your pocket.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 12:20 pm to PapaPogey
quote:100%
Yes I undertand age and maturity is a big part of it
quote:100%
which is why I'm not overly concerned about it at this point, but I want to take preventative measures for later
One HUGE mistake owners make is that they train during consistant periods and then stop. In other words, they put on the collar and leash and go work commands and then take the gear off and go inside and relax. Dog learns to perform under certain circumstances (leash and collar on) only. That's why the trainers I've worked with all recommend to leave a tab on, ie a very short leash that doesn't drag, so that corrections can be made any time during non-training. Also, everyone that comes over should know in advance not to react to your dog. I'd even consider putting a container of treats outside and have them enter with one and reward Fido for NOT jumping.
This post was edited on 5/19/15 at 12:22 pm
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