How to Keep Your Dog from Jumping on You

Make life easy for you and your dog. Teach him or her to not jump on you and to wait for an invitation to play with you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Very little time investment

1. Dogs are so friendly and loyal that they show it the minute they see you. This is not always a good thing, especially when you are dressed to go out or do not have time to play.

2. When you a little time, go to where your dog is. Probably the minute he or she sees you they will approach.

3. Take you open palm and hit on your chest. Instinctively, your dog will jump up and put its paws on your chest.

4. Pet your dog and then move away. Repeat for two or three days anytime you think about doing it.

5. On the third or fourth day, test to see if your dog will come to you and jump on you without invitation. If he or she doesn't, then you are finished with the training. If they do, then continue for a couple of more days.

6. The whole lesson here is that your dog will no longer jump on you without being invited.

7. This exercise works.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not forget to reward for good behavior...
• Be patient, your dog is just following natural instincts. However, they will be just as happy waiting for the invitation to greet you.

[swedding]

on 10/24/2009 I will have to try this with my two dogs. They are both great pets and very loving but have this nasty habbit that I have yet to be able to break them of. Thanks for the tips!

[FrancoisTheo]

on 6/22/2009 Great important tips, especially for people with dogs.

[EarthMother]

on 6/11/2009 How to Keep Your Dog from Jumping on You is a different psycology of trainging I will have to try. Smile!

[poshadornment]

on 6/8/2009 Interesting reverse psychology. Good idea.

[msmabry]

on 5/25/2009 I have a yorkie that jumps all over me when she sees me. Very aggervating when I have on nice pants or on bare legs. I can use these tips! 5*