Pooch and Mutt's expert trainer, Jon, is here to take us through step by step how to teach your not to jump up.
When your pup barely reaches your knee, jumping up can seem not that much of a problem. But the same can be said for when your puppy grows up! That's why it's important to teach your puppy from a young age that their two paws should remain on the ground.
Training your puppy not to jump up
- Puppies jumping up is natural, normal behaviour for puppies as this is how they greet their litter mate and other dogs. We then usually give them attention, which makes them want to do it all the more.
- When it comes to stopping a puppy from learning that jumping up is the norm - prevention is key.
- When beginning training, get down to their level, sit on the floor with them and teach them through experience.
- Every time they put their paw or paws on you, gently but firmly push them off, telling them “No” firmly but calmly at the same time.
- When their paws are all on the ground, show them gentle calm affection. Gentleness and calm are important because we want to promote that mental state when they are around people.
- Remember to tell visitors to keep up the same vibe to keep the puppy calm, no matter how excited they are to see the puppy.
- This prevention needs to be consistent, even when your puppy starts to go out on walks. Although puppy will get a lot of attention, be careful about letting everyone say hello, as puppy will start to think that everyone will want to give them attention.
- Remember to use positive voice inflexion to help your puppy understand. Calm positive praise for behaving well and a sharp, firm ‘no’ for paws up or over excitement.
- If you have a more stubborn puppy, training should continue and become even more persistent. For example, when puppy jumps up, give them zero attention.
- If they're still struggling to pick this up, the instant the puppy’s paws touch your leg, your energy should change and a small step forward will unbalance the puppy. It should be paired with a loud, firm and sharp verbal correction NO NO NO. This can be paired with clapping hands to reinforce.
The puppy’s feet being back on the floor will trigger an immediate change in behaviour from us. Engage the puppy with calm, quiet and measured affection.
- Your puppy should start to show some impulse control around you. Be sure to recognise this and praise it. If you crouch down or approach your puppy and they keep their feet on the floor, let them know it is the right behaviour. But always in a calm quiet manner.
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