How do i get my puppy to stop jumbping up onto people?

Question

He is a Pit Bull so i need to teach him now.....Help

Answer 1

When my Golden Retriever was a pup she was awful about jumping up on people. The only way that we got her to stop was by making it uncomfortable for her to do it. You may have heard that pinching his paws will work, but I think that's kind of mean. What I did was put my knee out when she jumped. I did not knee her in the chest, but when she jumped, she hit my knee. She did not like it and eventually stopped.

It just seems kinder than yelling NO, or snapping a choke chain. And running backwards just seems more like a game for them.

Answer 2

I have a pitbull too, and I got her to stop jumping on people as they walked through the door this way:

* First have your dog learn the "sit" command. This can be done by holding a treat in front of their nose, and moving it over and towards the back of their head while saying "sit" once. Once they've sat their butt down give them the treat.

1. When you come home walk through the door and greet the dog in a calm manner. The more excitement you show towards the dog, the more anxious they get and the more they'll do things to grab your attention. (i.e. jump on you)

2. If the dog jumps on you, grab their paws and let them down gently and give a firm "no jump" command. The tone of your voice should be stern so the dog knows it needs to pay attention.

3. Once you've let the dog down and given the "no jump" command tell them "sit". Then you can praise them with a treat. I give mine Dogswell chicken strips.

4. Repeat again if the dog jumps on you or anyone else.

It takes a while for the dog to learn not to jump, but eventually it will associate by sitting down it will get treats and by jumping it gets reprimanded. I don't even need to give my dog treats everytime I come home now. It took 4 months for mine to stop jumping on people, but then again not all members of my household were consistent with the training. It's very important that everyone follows the same procedure in your household. Good luck with your puppy.

Answer 3

My dog does the same thing. He is excited about seeing the person that is new. My dog did it to my best friend all the time so every time my friend came over, we would play with the dog. After a while, he will be used to the person. So, I am saying that you should try to take him to see people more often. NEVER yell at it! If the person is scared, explain to the person there is nothing wrong. Try to convince the person to get to know the dog.

Hope that helps!



Oh, and Judy f, you said "such an animal" the dog is excited. And dogs love people. Some people are afraid of the dogs, they shouldn't be.

Answer 4

The knee in the chest or a knee brought up before the dog can jump is effective for most large dogs. Also, learn more about your role as the "alpha" leader. With such large dogs, it's important to establish complete control over your dog so that it doesn't question your leadership, otherwise the dog could hurt someone, even unintentionally. And be consistent with your corrections and praise.

Answer 5

what has worked for me in the past is to knee the dog in the chest when he/she jumps on me. Not hard enough to hurt but hard enough to stop them from reaching me and throwing them off balance. However I have never owned a pit bull and if I did I don't know if I would use that approach.

Answer 6

The best way that i have found is...
When guest come over make sure your dog has a leash and collar on. Give the dog enough room to move his head, but step on the leash so that he cannot jump up. Do not praise him or scold him. Act like nothing is out of the ordinary. He will learn from the pull on his collar that it is not accepted

Answer 7

I agree with the knee up- not that hard- but look up and ignore the pup till it settles down and behaves the way you want it to... then give it prais and affection, the minute it jumps up again say no, withdraw all attention and again, look up like you don't even see the pup. This worked on a few of our dogs, no mistreatment, no fear. Just realized they wouldn't get any reaction if they misbehaved.
PS don't let any one slam your breed!!! they can be awesome pets.

Answer 8

Pitbulls are sweethearts it just depends on who the owner is. But besides that my pitbull had that habit, what I did was ignore her bad habit, basically fold my arms,looked away and she saw I didn't pet her or rub her so she eventually just stopped. When your puppy jumps just make sure no one touches her when she does it.Puppies/dogs think petting is a reward which makes them think jumping is ok.But remember, there is always time for play! Doesn't hurt to try(worked with mine) Good luck!

Answer 9

Your puppy doesn't know any better. Unless you provide proper direction and training, he will continue to be bad. You must punish poor behavior and reward good behavior. It is important for you to establish dominance. This doesn't mean that you are mean or aggressive, but it does mean you need to be firm. Also, remember that you must be consistent and constant. This might take some time. Be sure that your family members also establish their dominance over your dog.

Answer 10

A puppy/dog jumps up due to the fact that he's watching to get in your "know-how middle," your face. He demands to be taught that correct manners are required to satisfy and greet new individuals---as interesting as it can be for him :-) Be definite that there are transparent regulations and barriers set for him in all features of his existence. Jumping is a signal that he does not recognize authority---yours or different persons. Teach him that handiest while he's quiet and sitting well does he get puppy. That being stated, be definite that once individuals come to "greet" your puppy, they do not make eye touch, speak to him or take a look at to arrive out to him (less complicated stated than performed, I realize! But you have got to be company instructing individuals round him to aid you educate him) till the puppy quiets down. He will rapidly be taught that an excited state does not get him what he needs! When individuals do process him, or if he starts leaping on you, take his leash and placed your foot on it, threading it by way of to the opposite aspect (to make a pully). When the puppy jumps up, the leash will right him and he's going to companion leaping with direct (however no longer too harsh) outcome. Always be definite to have a leash on him while individuals come in your apartment---and be definite to have him quiet earlier than you allow them to in---despite the fact that it manner your visitors keep at the porch for ten mins! You might additionally instruct him a "position" command----get a rug or little cot that you just hold approximately 5 to 10 ft again from the door. You instruct him to visit his "position" via having any individual knock at the door, as quickly as he hears that, you inform him to "position", main him over to the cot together with his leash and hanging him in a sit down. You could have him cognizance on a deal with to preserve his function. When he will get the fundamentals down (so much puppies decide upon it up particularly rapidly and suppose it is a a laugh "recreation!". Try to get him to maintain it longer and longer till you'll begin to depart his aspect longer and longer. If he breaks off the position, quite simply repeat the primary steps, and be sufferer! Pretty quickly, you'll be able to be equipped to make it all of the method to the door and allow on your (quiet) visitors. Most puppies decide upon this up inside every week---its a GREAT instrument to have for any puppy! If you might have any questions, allow me realize. Good success!