How to Train a Dog not to Jump

Training Dogs Not to Jump

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There are many reasons dogs like to jump up on people. They want (and often get) attention from jumping. Dogs greet each other by smelling each other's faces. Puppies get food and attention from licking the muzzles of adult dogs. You will notice it is usually the more puppylike, excitable and submissive adult dogs who jump. Teaching them not to jump takes time and patience.

Teaching a Puppy not to Jump Up
If you have a puppy, teach it from day one that jumping isn't allowed. The most effective way is simply to ignore the puppy when it jumps. Do not look at it or say anything, and definitely don't pick it up. There's nothing wrong with picking up a puppy to cuddle it, just don't do it when the puppy is airborne, because this rewards and reinforces jumping. ...
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Teaching Your Dog Not to Jump Up

Many dog owners have this common problem. You've just gotten home from a long day at work and you're large breed dog is beside himself to see you. He jumps up, pushing the bag of groceries out of your hand.

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Cut Down on Your Dog's Constant Jumping

Some pets love to jump all over you and anyone else. My dog has this bad habit of jumping on everyone, she is overly friendly, but it can be tiresome and annoying at times. When your dog was a puppy constant jumping was cute but now as an adult dog it can be irritating.

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