How do I train my small dog to stop jumping on people?

Question

I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. (20 lbs) She is a wonderful dog except that when she gets excited, she jumps one people. and when company comes over, she jumps on them when they walk in the door. I know this isnt a very seriose problem,(except when the company is wearing shorts..ouch!) but I still would like to train her out of it, and Im not really sure how to go about that. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

One of the best ways to get a dog to stop jumping is to knee them in the chest. Keep in mind, it is not a harsh gesture - do not kick your dog across the room!

When your Spaniel is in the action of jumping on you, bring your knee up to meet her chest. At the same time very firmly tell her "no!" or "get down!"
This action needs to be repeated every time she goes to jump. Eventually she will learn the command and will curb her jumping.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Hi there,
it is a bad habit! None the less, with a lot of discipline you should be able to break your dog. I suggest, you put a leash on her and have a friend ring the door bell. Have him/her come in, everything just as normal. The moment, your dog jumps you have to jerk on the leash real hard and say loud "No". She might make a "summer-salt" backwards and then you have to say sit. You will have to repeat it over a few days. I would do just 2-3 repetitions each day. If she sits, give her a treat. It seems "harsh", but it will def. work. Just don't get frustrated. Repetition is the key.
Depending on your dogs training level, the other option is to have her lay down in a corner and let the visitors in. When everyone is situated allow her to get up...But that involves even more training.
I hope, I could help

Answer 3

ok, I have a beagle and we had the same problem.
Listen up, first try to go on your knees when saying hi to her after coming home, maybe that´ll be enough, if she needs a harder method just ignore her when she jumps on you and tell everyone to do so too. I know this is kinda hard but it worked with my dog!

one more thing, let the dog feel you love her, otherwise she might not be that happy about seeing you any more.

Answer 4

The trick with this is to let the dog know what you want without squashing the dog's love for people. She needs to know what's appropriate and what's not, and it's possible to teach this clearly without pushing, kneeing her in the chest, or otherwise punishing her.
Just ask your guests to turn around when they see your dog gather herself to jump. Dogs learn through repetition, so have patience, be consistent, and don't forget to reward your dog for doing the behaviors that you do want! (Hint : only invite patient people over who can follow directions!) :)

Answer 5

See if you can locate the "Dog Whisperer". He was on Oprah a few weeks back. Maybe her website has a link to him too. He trained her dogs and did a fantastic job in just a few hours.

Answer 6

Watch The Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel Friday evenings or rent the DVDs.

Answer 7

I have the same dog and what you do is when she jumps up just push her back down with your hand. And eventually she will stop.
Hope that answers your question.

Answer 8

Put her on a leash and when she jumps, step on the leash so that she can not do that anymore... Try going to Pet Training, or at least look into it. Maybe they can help you...
Good luck!!!

Answer 9

Taking him to obedience class and learning how to interact/communicate with your dog effectively would probably be a good idea.

Answer 10

You don't!!
Teach the dog to do something else instead.
(doesn't really matter what you teach it to do)
I teach mine "place" and they go sit on their little rug while I answer the door.