however, from a human point of view, jumping to greet is annoying and dangerous. it’s more polite and far safer to teach your dog to greet people appropriately. even negative reactions like yelling at your dog or grabbing their paws are still attention and can reinforce the behavior. that means managing your dog so they don’t get the chance to practice jumping while you teach them an alternative and more appropriate way to greet people. however, every person you encounter …

so, to successfully train a dog not to jump up onto people, you need to teach them that there is no reward in jumping. the sooner you teach your dog how to greet people in a way you deem appropriate, the better for you, your pup, and your guests. if the arrival of guests is a certain trigger for anxiety or over-excitement, try providing a toy like a treat-filled kong or snuffle mat in an area away from the door …

there are three main issues that you may face with your puppy. if you handle it right, it will only last for a short period, but if you make a few common mistakes, it can be hard to stop your pup from barking. it’s important to understand that up until this point in your pup’s life, it has been surrounded by littermates that love biting all over each other. you can handle this well and set you and your puppy …

jumping is one of the most common behavior problems seen by dog trainers, and it can be an irritating habit to break. however, to stop dog jumping we must understand the behavior, and to understand it, we have to look at why it’s occurring. you need to train your dog to greet you and others in a way that’s more appropriate for the human species. your dog is overwhelmed and wants to greet you as he knows how – by …

your dog usually learns to jump up when they are a puppy. timing, consistency and perseverance are key when training your dog not to jump up. when you first start you may find your dog jumps up more. the trick is to teach your dog that jumping up isn’t an effective way to get your attention. as soon as this happens, turn around and reward your dog with positive attention. you will need to turn away every time your dog …