how can i stop my dog jumping up at people?

Answer 1

Training. You have to teach your dog that bad behavior will not be tolerated, and especially will not be rewarded. When a dog jumps on most people, you see one of two reactions: petting the dog and giving kisses "oh it's ok, what a sweet baby, he just wants to say hi" (also called REWARDING) or the terrified person will shy back and freeze, but will not correct the dog. If you reward such behaviors, they associate the behavior with the reward. Hmmm, jumping in a person's face gets me kind words and ear scratches... I'll do it more often!
They do sell harnesses that do not allow a dog to jump (forget the exact name, but most pet retailers carry them). I'd just keep your dog on a leash/harness when people are around until he/she is trained not to jump up. When they try, pull the leash so the dog is not able to jump and say "Down" (or whatever command you choose, "sit"-"settle"-"easy", whatever). You should try to associate a hand gesture with the command as well. Good luck!

Answer 2

As a dog trainer and psychologist, Tonya B has it spot on. Well done to her. If you push the dog off or display any kind of shouting at (including telling it no, off or to sit, etc), any kind of hand contact (including pushing it off) or indeed any indication at all that you have noticed your dog's behaviour, it is receiving the attention it craves. As soon as it gets bored and stops jumping and stand there in a confused state (not advocating confusing your dog at all but any change in your behaviour from the expected will cause some period of thought!) then just say Good Boy/Girl or whatever your usual praise is. Build up the time before it stands and you saying good dog. If it jumps up, fold your arms and turn your back and only verbally praise once the dog has given up again and has stayed down for a few seconds again. When visitors call, just ask them to stand still with their arms folded giving the dog no eye contact. That way you can keep the behaviour consistent and the dog will learn that it is a universal think and does not just apply to you.

Answer 3

This is very common for smaller dogs however largers ones sometimes do this action also. When your dog jumps up on you, they are trying to get your attention. Therefore, whenever he jumps up on you (although very hard to not notice) act as though you didn't see or feel anything. Keep walking if you were walking and etc. They will learn to not jump up on yourself and other people that come in your house. It is much like a baby crying to get attention however if you give attention to a baby all the time - they will get spoiled and do it all the time. Therefore, this is completely normal and not a mean way to train your dog. Make sure that you give plenty of attention though when he/she has stopped jumping up on you. That way, you are teaching to sit in front of people and wait for attention. Good Luck!

Answer 4

I'm assuming this is a larger breed, so if it is...
I know this may sound 'mean', but it's pretty effective. When he goes to jump on you, bring your knee up. Don't forcefully knee the dog, just lift up your knee when he jumps, and firmly say "Down!" It does not injure the dog, but he will not like it, and it will get the point across. Just be consistant. If that doesn't work, consider calling your local dog trainer and asking for advice, or enrolling in training courses. Good luck!

Answer 5

I had the same problem with my 2 little dogs.
The best thing to do is start with the way you great your dog when you come home, you must wait until they are sitting (or at least all 4 paws on the floor) and then making a fuss of them, try and get all your visitors to do the same.I have to say its not easy and if its a small dog when they get really excited it they still jump up occasionally.
But it does work and they do get it quite quickly.

Answer 6

The best way to stop your dog jumping up is to cross your arms, keep quiet and look away. This in 'Doggie language' is 'I do not want anything to do with you.'
Keep ignoring the dog until he/she stops jumping up and is quiet with All 4 paws on the ground, then after a few minutes, bend down greet the dog. If it starts jumping again, then repeat the process.
The dog will quickly learn that jumping up does not get him/her what they want!

Answer 7

If you have taken him to obedience classes, and you have tried all of the other tips you've gotten and he is still jumping go to your local petsmart or petco and they have a no jump harness and it keeps him from jumping up on ppl but it doesn't hurt him in anyway. You can use it along with training and it should help out alot. It worked with my dog.

Answer 8

Keep a spray bottle near where he normally jumps up at. When the dog jumps, spray him and say no. Also keep a bag of treats near the same place. If he starts to jump but stops without you saying no, or goes by with out jumping, give him a treat. This is working with teaching my cat not to scratch furniture.

Answer 9

Lots of training is required!

I use the 'click and treat' method for training and this is what I did with our very exciteable Lab with regards to jumping up.

I got my husband to keep coming through our back door as if he was coming in from somewhere. Everytime Henry ( the dog not my partner! lol) went to meet him and jump up, Jason went back out the door completely ignoring him. We did this about 15 times in a 5 minute session. By the 8th time Henry realised that if he jumped up he wasn't going to get any attention. When he didn't jump up we clicked the clicker and gave him a treat.

We continued this process for about 2 weeks, 5 mins a day twice a day and it worked!! We trained him with different people coming in the door as well, our neighbours must think we are crazy! and our friends for telling them that they needed to go in and out of the door several times!

The thing is aswell is that we needed to train other people!! as often when they came in and met Henry they would try and encourage him to jump up without often realising it. It was quite hard to tell people to ignore him! They think you are mean!

I hope this helps

Answer 10

A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/ChLPh

By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.

To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.