How can i stop my 8 month old cocker spanial from jumping up at everyone she meets!?

Answer 1

I have three ideas for you. However, which ever you choose, you need to be consistent in your corrections. Also praise and treat her each time she greets someone in the correct manner. Identify clearly what the "correct way to greet someone" is. If you want her to sit and wait to be petted, then make her sit until she's approached. The attendtion will be her reward.

1) Keep her on a long leash (10-20 feet) attached to you. When she runs up to someone and jumps on them, pull the line so she is forced to jump off and firmly say "no jumping!" You can set her up by having people come by during your training sessions. She will learn that "no jumping" means "I'll pull you off that person in a way you don't like." When she goes to greet someone in a manner you like, praise her and give treats freely. Each time she greets someone correctly, give lots of praise and treats.

2) have the person knee her firmly (not harshly) in the chest when she jumps up. Praise and treat when she is correct in her greeting.

3) Ignore the negative behavior altogether and praise and treat her when she greets someone correctly. The high rate of reinforcement should create a positive behavior and extinguish the negative.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

I will put my knee out when my dog jumps so that he will topple backward slightly and completely ignore him. I do not look at him or speak to him when he feels the need to jump up. I give him attention when he is doing what I want him to. He is almost a year now and has only started jumping up again because we have puppies in the house and he is jealous. The plan is working again though. :)

Answer 3

the quick leash yank is a good one, most dogs will get it after a few times. but, depending on how stubborn she is, you might want to try this.... i didnt think it was gonna work when i heard about it, but when i saw it happen, i was a believer.

just cross your arms in front of you and stare up at the ceiling. i know, sounds too stupid to be real, right? well, my girlfriends family has a bulldog thats a jumper, and she's stubborn as can be, but it works on her every time! the trainer said nobody believes it, but it gets results. i dont know if its just a bulldog thing or not, but go for it. what do you have to lose?

Answer 4

Jumping is a natural way for dogs to greet each other and get attention. Therefore, it is necessary to show your dog an appropriate way to greet people. Consistency is key when teaching your dog not to jump. Some owners allow their dogs to jump on them at certain times, but not others. However, this inadvertently encourages jumping behavior (and confuses the heck out of your dog)!

If your dog already knows the 'sit' command, then this is where it really comes in handy. When you anticipate your dog jumping, have her 'sit'. It's physically impossible for your dog to sit and jump at the same time! Give calm praise for the 'sit', and reward the dog with a scratch on the chest. If you try to praise with petting on the head, often this will only encourage the jumping!

When you anticipate your dog jumping, have her 'sit'.
If your dog jumps on you, immediately turn away from her. Most dogs will continue jumping for about 10 seconds before trying another approach. Typically, they will come around and try to face you, and then jump again. If this happens, turn away from your dog, and continue to ignore the behavior. It's important to give no attention whatsoever to her- not even eye contact! It takes patience, since some dogs may continue jumping for several minutes before they stop. After your dog stops jumping for at least 2 seconds, you may turn to her to praise and pet her in the sitting position in a slow and low manner. If the dog starts to jump again, turn away from her. When she stops jumping, turn around and begin petting her again. Continue this until the dog realizes you will pet her only when she is not jumping. You will need to inform your guest of her training and ask them to respond accordingly during this training period.

As with all problem behaviors, please remember to teach your dog an alternate behavior in place of the problem behavior (i.e., teaching your dog to sit when you know your dog will jump!). Rough games should be avoided, as well as vigorous playful petting, as to not encourage the jumping behavior.

Good Luck
Ms BG

Answer 5

Use a leash and when she starts to jump on people give the leash a quick tug and say no or down. Reward her when she doesn't jump on people. She will get the picture after a while.

Answer 6

Teach her the "down" command. I had this problem with my Jack Russell. It took a lot of patience andoccasionally when he was real determined we would lighty set on his back feet while he was up on someone.