My Dog constantly jumps on the counter. How can I get him to stop doing it ?

Question

(not jump as in actually jump onto the counter but he stands on his hind legs with his paws on the counter and sniffs around.)

Answer 1

Make sure he knows what "NO!" or "OFF!" means. If he disobeys that command, use a water pistol. Dogs hate getting squirted with water.

Answer 2

You can use several different training methods ti discourage and eventually prevent a dog from jumping on the counters.

First technique is to toss a can filled with a few stones or marbles and yell No or Down - the noise of the rocks rattling around in the can is meant to startle the dog and that startle in combination with your No or Down should let the dog know that you are not pleased with his behavior

Another technique is to use a spray bottle filed with water and just spray the dog in the face and again command the dog to get down

Another technique is to not allow the dog in the kitchen at all - gate the access to the room

And finally another suggestion is to purchase these training mats from any leading pet store - they look like floor mats only they are covered with these 1/2 inch tall nubs and you simply lay this mat over your counter and when the dog jumps up and his feet land on this mat, the feeling of the nubs under his feet id suppose to make the dog uncomfortable to the point where he cannot rest his paws on this mat without some discomfort.

I hope you find these suggestions helpful

Answer 3

These awnsers are good. You also may not want to leave stuff on the counter that smalles good and clean off the counter after you use it if the smells are attracting him. I knew a dog that jumped on tables for attention! So we taught her that is not the way to get attention, I also started to run her hard every day because a tired dog is a good dog.

Answer 4

If you see him thinking about jumping, tell him to sit, then pet and praise him. If he already has his paws on the counter, tell him "off" or to sit, then praise.

If he jumps up when you are not home, place double-sided tape or sisal door mats on the counters. These will be uncomfortable and should encourage him to not jump up.

Lastly, make sure that he is not able to get food or anything to chew on from the countertop; this will just reinforce him for jumping, so he will continue.

Answer 5

Jesus Freak,
Use smacking your dog on the nose as a last resort (you don't want to discipline - you want to distract then praise). You will get better results from having your dog sit and stay with the reward of praise. A water spray/gun would send my dogs into "Hyper Play Mode" (This is a harmless way to get your dog distracted and may or may not work depending on how your dog reacts to water). I am a fan of Invisible Fence. You can have your cabinets set so that the dog automatically receives a warning signal. I have had a few dogs on this system and if you take the time to train them it works perfect. I have it indoor and outdoor.

The best way to train a dog is by spending time with it, distract it when it is up to no good, and praise him when it's doing what you want it to do. The thing dogs want most is attention (good or bad) from the master/alpha dog.

Good Luck,
Bird Dog

Answer 6

The dog needs to understand that this is a reall no no - he thinks he can so he will - a sharp deep "no" and then lead him away (calmly but in control) and shut him in a room on his own for 5 minutes - let out and ignore until you are ready to fuss/ play etc. If he repeats - repeat action. Dogs hate being separated from the pack and he will learn you don't like this behaviour. If he stays down from thecounters praise and treat. Have a go and good luck! Consistency and time will reward!

Answer 7

This is going to sound mean but when ever he does it just give him a firm smack on the noise and firmly say 'NO' do not pet him for a good five to ten minutes, but after that time don't go rushing to him and pet him. Never pet him when he does that and he will figure out that when he jumps on the counter he won't get rewarded. if he still does that make sure that his food is never on the counter and he might stop, your proplem might be that he associates the counter with food.


Tex

Answer 8

Just rub hot chili peppers on the edges of the counter. Dogs nose are very sensitive. Also you can set some mouse traps around the perimiter. but dont use pest strips they can be messy.

Answer 9

I have 3 rescued greyhounds and have fostered others and every one of them though it was ok to "counter surf". All it took was a firm no, at the same time clapping your hands sharply to startle them a bit, and they all learned to stay off after 3 or 4 times. (Of course, it helps if you don't have meat thawing on the counter.)

Answer 10

roll up a couple pages of a newspaper. smack him on the bottom (not hard -and it wont hurt him) while saying "NO!" loudly. The sound of your voice and the sound of the newspaper on his bottom will condition him to not put his paws on the counter. Gradually you can get rid of the paper and just say "no!" loudly and gradually he will not even put his paws up there anymore.

P.S. CRALE above me is a sicko! how dare you cut your dogs with razor wire, you freak!

Answer 11

Go to the dollar store and get some mouse traps and place them on the counter where the dog usually goes. The sudden snap will startel the dog but will not harm him. He will soon learn to stay down on the floor