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The problem of dog jumping is very common. Often, dog owners will unknowingly support jumping when they react with excitement to a puppy that jumps up at them.

The puppy learns very quickly that jumping up results in him getting plenty of hugs and kisses. Your dog doesn’t realize that there is a difference between dogs jumping up as a small puppy and as a large adult.

In your dog's eyes, there is no reason for him to stop jumping up just because he's a few months older. You will need to make it clear to your dog that jumping is no longer acceptable.

When is jumping inappropriate?

Some owners of small dogs see jumping as an indication of affection and enthusiasm. Fortunately, these dogs are unlikely to knock anyone over with their boisterous behavior, and their small size normally wouldn’t intimidate anyone except for a very young child. That said, most people do not like a strange dog of any size jumping up on them. Your dog should be taught the "off" command for times when you are too far away to stop his jumping.

The “no jump” or “off” command is vital for owners of big dogs. Frequently, a large dog standing on his hind legs will be taller than a human being – just imagine how frightening that would be for a small child! Also, they are often heavy enough to knock over a smaller adult. Having your own dog scratch or bruise you is not good but it's far worse if he harms someone else. Responsible dog owners will make sure their dog is equipped with a recall to the “off” command.

Why do dogs jump?

The reason for most dogs jumping is sheer excitement and enthusiasm. Some dogs only jump up when their owner returns from work after being away all day. If your dog jumps up on you then, he is simply jumping for joy. Some dogs jump up to show their dominance over the person which is a serious issue.

Your dog is obviously displaying his joy and enthusiasm if the only time he jumps up is during playtimes or when he is thrilled to see you. If the jumping occurs under several different circumstances, it is probable that your dog is showing dominance behavior, which is an indication of a communication or attitude problem. Basically, there will need to be major changes in your relationship with your dog, including asserting yourself as “alpha dog”.

Useful Tip: Secrets to Dog Training is an amazing guide designed to help dog owners tackle dominance issues in their dog. To stop your dog's jumping behavior, visit Dogs Jumping.

Your reaction to dogs jumping up on you is key to whether the behavior is repeated or not. Consistent training over an extended period will be required in order to stop your dog's jumping behavior. He will need to be taught that jumping up is always unacceptable. Your dog can’t be permitted to jump sometimes, and forbidden other times. To a dog, your work and play clothing look the same - if you allow him to jump up some of the time, he'll attempt to do it whenever he feels the inclination.

How to stop your dog from jumping up

The majority of trainers believe that the methods used to stop unacceptable behaviors such as jumping can often be the least difficult. When he jumps up on you, you should just walk away. All kinds of attention should be stopped, including shouting, correcting or pushing.

Here’s how this training technique works: when your dog jumps up on you, right away turn your back on him, fold your arms, turn your face away, and don’t make eye contact with him. As dogs understand body language much more than the spoken word, your posture will let him know that jumping is not acceptable.

All too often, people make the mistake of ignoring the dog's bad behavior rather than ignoring the dog. You should be clearly ignoring your dog rather than acting as if his jumping behavior isn't happening. You can easily let dogs know that you are not pleased by giving them the cold shoulder treatment. When your attention and reaction are removed, your dog will quickly calm down.

The right time to praise

Once all of your dog's feet are firmly back on the ground, you can heap praise on him. Once your dog's paws have touched the floor, you may give him attention even if you were ignoring him a moment earlier.

For more information on how to stop dog jumping, visit Dog Jumping Up.

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