Another Look At To The Explanations Why Your Dog Could Be Jumping Up
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012A dog that jumps up can be a awful bother. Having been on the unpleasant end of such behavior many times I will state with experience that any pair of big paws in the belly or chest is an unpleasant experience.
The most important thing to recollect with a dog that jumps up is that he isn't being bad. He's simply repeating a behavior that in the past has rewarded him. Jumping up can begin right from puppyhood where visitors like the fluffy canine at their ankles that clambers for attention. They automatically bend over and pick him up for a hug. This reaction provides the puppy instant reward for the behavior. Later as the dog grows the jumping up becomes less charming. It starts to hurt and if aimed right it can knock the wind out of you. I once met a medium sized dog who jumped up so high that she chipped my front tooth; she also broke an old women nose.
In spite of the behavior changing into a real annoyance, in the dog’s eyes we still reward it. We push him off and let him know off. There is the reward, touch and voice; both raise his excitement levels and the behavior becomes even worse than ever before. The dog doesn't understand the transition between charming and agonizing, thus you're going to need to learn how to train your dog to stop carrying out the behavior.
The simplest way to teach a longtime jumper is to introduce and reward an alternative behavior. Sit is a clear choice but others include supply a toy or touch with one paw. First off inspire your dog in the choice behavior by asking it of him and providing calm praise and a reward. Do this many times and in differing situations, then move on to asking it when you walk into a room and he comes to welcome you.
By keeping things calm and carrying out the choice behavior with you first, you may then ask others to ask for and reward your dog for carrying out the more convenient behavior. Ignoring the jumping up might be necessary in the beginning, you may even need to hold the treat above your head if he jumps initially. By persisting with this behavior alteration and being consistent you may improve the behavior of your dog.
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