how to train my pup to not jump up at people.?

Question

my 2 year old labrador pup is still jumping up at people, no matter how hard we try.
does anyone have any tips that i could use so she will no longer jump up at people so i can give her longer walks?
thanks.

Answer 1

Dogs really don't understand "not". So you are waisting your time trying to train your dog not to jump on people.
Instead train your dog TO DO something, and it can be almost anything. I train my dogs to "place" and have them go sit on their rug instead of answering the door for me and jumping up on people.

Answer 2

the best way to train no jumping is to start with your pup on a leash. enlist the help of a friend, or family member (one who doesn't mind being jumped on). make sure they have a pocket full of treats. you stand holding the pups leash, and the person will approach the pup and tell him to sit. the second the pup attemps to jump, your helper should cross their arms, turn around and walk away. wait a few seconds and try again. when the pup finally sits he gets a treat and pats. if he starts jumping again, the helper should immediately turn and walk away. repeat this process over and over. you will be amazed how quickly they get the idea: sit for approaching person and i get a treat!

it's hard to carry this over to the real world because lots of nice people say "ohh i love dogs, i don't mind him jumping" the key to stopping this is bringing treats with you on ALL walks. when you see someone coming who wants to pet your pup, say "wait! i'm training him not to jump, will you give him a treat?" give them a treat, and when they approach the pup, tell him to sit. when he sits, the nice stranger gives him a treat and some pats. the second he jumps, the stranger should cross their arms, turn and walk away, just like you practiced. it will take a while, but it works without yelling, or anything harsh! just be consistent! why grab paws, or knee your pup in the chest when you can teach him a fun way! good luck!

Answer 3

Have you taken your dog to obedience school? Jumping can be controlled very well by obedience. Dogs that know the sit command can't jump up. Labs are very social and active dogs and want to say "HI" to everyone. If he is in a sit/stay then he can not jump up on passers by. ALSO once the "OFF" command has been taught, your jumping will stop.

Answer 4

I know tihs sounds funny but you have to train the people your pup jumps on, Whenever the dog jumps on them tell them to put there hands on there side and turn around facing away from the dog if the dogs sits turn around and try it again BUT IF HE JUMPs DO NOT give him any attention turn around and ignore him untill he sits but once you turn around and he dont jump pet him and praise him

Answer 5

Get a gentle leader head collar. They apply slight pressure to her muzzle-she will heel better for you too. Obedience classes would be helpful.

Does she jump on you? Do not use your hands to push her down-she will see this as she is getting petted. You may be reinforcing the negative behavior with out even knowing it. When she jumps raise your knee to deflect her and firmly tell her "NO". Make her sit to get petted. When approaching people make her sit as well. Tell them not to pet her unless she is sitting or lying down.

Answer 6

It is a challenge. Dogs, (like children) do what seems to work for them. You need to change the rules so it no longer looks like it is working. I had a collie when I was young. I tried stepping on his toes, but I wasn't fast enough. Someone said bring your knee up into his chest. I did that one time so hard that he landed on his back. He wasn't hurt, but he never jumped up again. (not sure it is a good idea, but it worked)

Answer 7

When I was training German Shepherds back when I was a teenager, the solution that was used was when the dog jumped, you raise your knee and hit them in the chest and said "no." This didn't take long to cure the jumping.

Answer 8

I have a 9 yr old Lab. When the dog jumps up hold the dogs collar and hold him/her down, and say no. If you continue doing this over and over again, trust me eventually the dog will stop to jump up on people. This method as simple as it is will work, it did for me....Good Luck

Answer 9

If she's doing this when on leash, try shortening the leash so she's right beside you and don't let people look at your dog until she's c almed down, then when she's calm have them slowly approach her and pat her head. Ignore the dog when it's juping don't speak, just push her off and don't look at her. When you say no or anything else, you are still giving attention, which is waht she wants.

Answer 10

If your dog jumps on people, and they pet him and pay attention to him, he's going to associate jumping on people with getting petted and stuff. But if you tell them to ignore him, then he won't get what he wants. So then you give him a quick sit, and let them start petting him and stuff. So he'll start associating sitting with being petted, instead of jumping on people to get petted.