Dog jumping can be an annoying and even embarrassing behavior.
Maybe your dog has knocked you over, jumps on your kids, or even jumps on your visitors.
Your dog doesn't know any better, but how do you get it to stop from jumping? Let's take a look some of the common reasons that dogs jump and what you can do to stop it.
A couple of the most common reasons that dogs like to jump are because they are excited to see you or because they have been rewarded for the behavior in the past.
A lot of people don't mind when their puppy jumps on them or the furniture.
But then one day when it gets bigger, it suddenly starts getting reprimanded for doing something it's done all its life.
It's confusing.
If you don't want a dog to jump as an adult, then prevent it from jumping while it's still a puppy.
Alright, so your dog is already an adult.
What should you do? First of all, don't make a big deal out of your arrival.
It will only add to the excitement.
Many dogs actually get rewarded by going for a walk or getting fed after they've jumped on their owners when they arrive home.
Avoid doing this.
When you get home and you come in the door, kneel down to your dog's level and use the sit command so it doesn't have to jump up to greet you.
Then praise it if it sat and didn't jump and give your dog time to calm down.
If it continues to jump, walk forward and ignore you dog for a bit.
These are the most common reasons why dogs jump.
Try out the suggestions and see if they work for you.
If they don't you may want to look into getting a good dog training book for more detailed information.