Jumping

Using Time-Outs Effectively to Discourage Jumping Jumping on people? No way! That's a common behavior problem for dogs, which can be solved by using timeouts. Here's how: Say "no" firmly when your pup jumps. Turn away, fold your arms, and no eye contact. Wait 'til they calm down. Once they do, turn around and give…

How to Teach Your Dog to Sit Instead of Jump If your pup jumps when greeting you or visitors, you should teach them a better behavior. Like sitting! Here's how: Start by standing in front of your pup with a treat. Show it to your pup, and then slowly lift it above their head. Your…

How Excitement and Overstimulation Contribute to Jumping Excitement and overstimulation can make dogs jump. This is how they try to release their pent-up energy. However, it can result in undesirable behaviors like biting or destructive chewing. To prevent jumping, train your dog to remain calm in high-stress situations. Use positive reinforcement and reward good behavior.…

The Instinct to Jump Dogs have a natural jumping instinct. It comes from their wolf ancestors. Young pups do this to try and be higher in the pack. Yet, jumping can be a problem when dogs jump on people. Let's learn about why this happens. Evolution of Canine Behavior Jumping is an ancient doggy behavior.…