Jumping up

[derricks]

Hi

Anyone got any ideas on how I can stop my dog from jumping up on people.
We have tried telling her no and pushing her down, we have also triaed turning opur backs on her, none of this works
HELP !!!!

 

[Tempi]

turn your back and get people to totally ignore her unless she is sat down on the ground being good. Its the same with my whippet, she just launches herself at people. I feel like im not getting anywhere, but then some days shes good and sits when i say down. You really just need to persevere

 

[KJJ]

Ditto P_G ..

Everyone has to be consistant.... don't let people encourage your dog to jump up and others not or the dog will get confused

(Easier said than done!!!)

 

[emma69]

Coming down to their level helps, before they jump up, so that they learn that you will come and say hello to them and that they don't need to jump up to get love and attention.

 

[GinaB]

I was always taught never to go down to a dogs level straight away when meeting it.

 

[emma69]

Odd - this is what we were told to do to stop our Lab jumping up, and it worked for us. I tend to bend down when greeting other dogs too, once I know they are friendly - I wouldn't bend down to a strange dog / one I didn't know was ok, as it makes you more vulnerable, but for your own dog I can't see why it would be a problem, as I say, it worked really well for us

 

[GinaB]

Strange how different people tell different things isn't it? The only time I bend down to a dog is if I know it and I've already greeted other people that may be with it. My dog does try and jump up if she's really excited but as soon as you say 'down' she gets down right away.

 

[Tia]

Yep that's what I have always done too. Always worked when I have taught it and generally this is what most trainers suggest. The dog is jumping up because he wants to meet you at face-level, so if you go down to him then you eradicate the problem immediately.

There are a number of websites which help people to understand why their dog does what it does and how they can combat it.

http://perfectpaws.com/jump.html

http://www.thepetprofessor.com/articles/article.aspx?id=108

 

[GinaB]

Thanks for that info. I've been told the wrong thing then! I'll have to make sure and have a good read at those sites

 

[filly190]

I think everyone will feel for you on this one. First may I ask, how many people are the dogs family. Are you all giving the same commands, or is she getting away with murder with a particular member.

Good luck

 

[derricks]

Hi

Thanks to everyone

There are only two of us that deal with the dog and we are both really strict with her when she jumps up. Telling her no and down but the next time she seems to forget !!

when we turn our backs on her she just jumps up at our back leaving footprints all down us !!!

If I go down to her level she ends up knocking me over and trying to lick my face which I do not allow.

Sorry guys any other ideas ??

 

[Cobnut1]

Dogs usually are jumping up to the hands (usually where food is kept) so to stop this the person must come down to dogs level and tell dog to sit in a firm voice. turning your back on the dog will only agrevate the problem.

one sure way of getting them down and getting thier attention is to "knee" them in the chest area when they jump up...and ofcourse to command them to "sit" then when they have done so, you can give them a pat and a "good dog"

 

[Cobnut1]

You could also have dog on the lead, & get the other person that deals with the dog, to hold him, when he jumps up on you, the lead holder must then pull dog down and give the command sit and then stay. Always reward good behaviour.

If dog is jumping on your back, have ready a small plastic bottle (empty juice bottle) with some small stones in it, not many just enough to make a rattle. re-inforce your "No" with a shake or two.

I did this with my dog, who kept barking at the front door whenever she heard a noise. Two weeks on, she didn't do it no more...that was 3months ago, she's now more relaxed and happy.

 

[mrdarcy]

This method has worked for me in the past.

Get an empty coke can or glass jar, fill with coins then seal shut. As soon as the dog jumps up at you shake the jar/can at it. The sound startles the dog and they will (should!) put all four paws back on the ground. If they try to jump again shake it again until they are sitting still. Only then lean down and stroke them and tell them good boy/girl. Repeat as necessary.

Whenever you have visitors before they go into the same room as the dog arm them with their own jar/can and instruct them to do the same.

It shouldn't take too long for the dog to get the idea and you can dispense with the jar/can. Keep it handy though as you may have to repeat the lesson in a few weeks or months time.

 

[ema76]

hi there
try a garden water sprayer every time the dog jumps up you spray them i dose not hurt them but they dont like the water shock no harm done i use one on advise of my dog trainer and it works wonders i only have to pick it up and she sulks and stops what she should not be doing give it a go plus it works on kids!!!!
emma

 

[derricks]

Thanks again all

I'll try the shock treatment with the bottle and stones, fingers crossed