Training your dog to stop jumping up on people helps in avoiding some unpleasant situations; because when a dog jumps up on people on the street or in the home, it could be annoying, embarrassing and frightening to strangers.
The habit is a bad one and can be easily broken if caught at the start. We may allow our dog to jump on us when we are in old work clothes but resent it when we are all dressed up to go out. This is unfair because the dog can’t tell the difference between the two.
As the animal leaps toward you in greeting, bring your knee up, or if it is a visitor being jumped on, tell him to do the same. The bent knee catches the jumper in the chest. If this does not work, try reaching out with one foot and stepping on his hind toes and he will soon understand that his greeting must be given on all fours.
However, do not discourage the greeting entirely, else you snub the dog for his expression of joy. As you correct him for an unnecessarily boisterous greeting, you substitute another form. The moment he is on all fours, you pet him or shake hands with him, if he has learned that enjoyable little trick.
Dogs could be so annoying and mischievous at times. But given the proper training, like the one in this Dog Training Special, you can be sure to have an obedient and well-behaved dog.
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