I have this blonde German Shepard and she jumps on who ever tryes to play with her. We adopted her from the pound and they told us to bring our knee up when she started to jump but now she has learned to land on our knee. My grandfather tries to use a rolled up newspaper to make her get down but that doesn`t really work either. So does anyone have any good suggestions as to what I should do, or if anyone nows of a good training book that would help me.
2007-01-08 09:31:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
knee up when she jumps and a firm "no" or "down"
2007-01-08 09:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by eightysgurl04 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I can not believe the stupidity of that shelter and some of the answers here. If you knee her she may well think you are continuing the " play ". So, if she jumps-up, turn your back and be tight into a corner, so she can not get in front of you and discourage with voice. She will soon learn that her behavior yields her nothing but your avoidance. Also, on walks, you can use a gentle leader, which helps keep a dog from jumping. You need to meet any dogs behavior with a behavior of your own that redirects, not engages. Local SPCA has training manuals.
PS The " holding paws " training method has lead to strains and tendon damage in the past. Some people think that you" yield space" to your dog by my method. Not evolutionarily supported. The dog wants to be at your height to solicit regurgitation and is not being dominate by jumping up; an old, not yet vestigial wolf pup behavior. Only at the dogs level is it possible to " yield space ", as you are now ceding you height, a natural position of dominance. Does not apply when you are standing and dog is on four. This is Cesar Milan's greatest mistake; misreading of evolutionary history; wolf to dog.
2007-01-08 17:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Neither of those tactics are good. I go with the "Four on the Floor" method. The best way to train a dog not to jump is to teach him an alternative behavior that is more acceptable such as “sit,” and “sit-stay.” Also the dog should never get a response for jumping up! Back away or quickly turn so the dog misses you and immediately turn back and praise the dog when it is on the ground or give a sit command. The dog only gets attention or response for having all Four Paws on the floor.
the links below give more details and tactics.
2007-01-08 18:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since the knee method is not working w/your dog, try stepping on it's hind feet & give a firm "off" command until it gets the idea. I have no way of knowing how old your dog is but the older the dog the longer it will take for it to get it. When it does obey this command give mucho praise & a treat. Make sure you have one command for this & don't alternate with "No", "Down" or others for it only confuses the dog.
Good luck!
2007-01-13 15:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the knee method does not work and is totally wrong. I like the idea that jonmcn49 gave. My pup is 5 mo and is doing the jumping thing and I am going to try what he said. I am starting a dog obedience class Thurs and they do NOT use the knee thing, there is another way. I can;t wait to find out but meanwhile, I am turning my back to her. Thanks jon !!!!
2007-01-08 17:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ignore her. When she jumps she is hoping to get your hands on her for fuss and attention. Just fold your arms and turn your back - until she is sitting or standing calmly, then love her to bits and give her treats.Visitors must all do this too. This works,and in 2 weeks your GSD will not be jumping any more.
2007-01-13 13:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch the dog whisperer on the national geographic channel- he's great!! he says that if your dog is jumping on your or anyone, do NOT give him any attention-turn your back on him and ignore. then turn around and keep doing that. when he gets to the point that he didnt jump on you, give him a treat and say good dog, and be persistant and tell everyone that he jumps on to not give him attention when he jumps. he'll get the hint
2007-01-12 20:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a few methods. i use a combo of two. one, my guys wore their leashes around the house for months after i got them. this is great for training as you can step on it and your dog can't run away when it's time for corrections. when she jumps, step on her leash and only give her enough length to either sit or lay down, which ever you prefer. she will struggle, but she will learn that when she is near you, that means be calm. also, when she is jumping up, grab her scruff(all that loose skin at the back of the neck) and pin her to the floor as you say off!.
note: you need to say off and not down in order not to confuse the dog, other wise she will have to wonder if you mean get off or lay down, and if a dog has to wonder, they will just ignore you. then ask her to sit and reward her. any time you see her approach you, ask her to sit. whenever she jumps, scruff and flaten. she'll get the idea.
rolled up paper will just scare her in the long run, and the whole knee thing instigates play.
******one important thing!!!
never cower and shrink from her jumps, that is called yeilding space to your dog, and that is submissive. always step foward as she is jumping when you go to grab her.
2007-01-08 21:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by ♪Majestik moose© ★is preggers★ 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A great Book is call Ceasar's Way he also has a program on TV each week and gives a lot of training help.
2007-01-08 17:37:34 · answer #9 · answered by lakelover 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This worked on a pit I know: when she jumps, put your hand on her shoulder/neck area and push her down (It wont hurt her) hold her there until she calms down. She needs to know who's boss and that will show her who is stronger. Another idea thats harder is to ignore her. Hard to do, but works well, they usually calm down quickly then.
2007-01-08 20:00:53 · answer #10 · answered by monkies!! 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yep this is an easy fix.. when she jumps up,, calmly grab hold of her paws ( one in each hand) pull them to your sides and hold - do not let her get down,,, she is going to want to because her back legs are going to get tired and she will not like you applying light pressure to her paws.. HANG TIGHT.. when she finally cannot stand it anymore simply put her front paws on the ground and say " good feet" and reward.. keep doing this and eventually you will be able to say "FEET" when you see that she is getting excited and about to jump... good luck ,,, email if you need more info
2007-01-08 17:34:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋