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Summary: Dogs jump on people for several reasons, including getting pet when they jump up. Learn more about why dogs jump up on people with tips from an animal behavior expert in this free dog training video.
Donna Bainter has been a feline and canine behavior trainer since 2000. Bainter is Behavior Manager at SPCA Tampa Bay, as well as an evaluator for AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test, a...read more
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling love and happiness, and can make anyone feel needed as part of an intimate family. In fact, studies have show that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether your favorite activity to share with your puppy is a long walk in the park or just watching television on the couch together, it's important to show your dog just as much love as they show you. In this free video series an expert on animal behavior will teach you some basic dog training tips. You will learn about dogs that jump and bark at the door and how to prevent that bad behavior. You will also learn about dog leash training. Get tips on training toys and correcting bad dogs and puppies. If you have a dog or puppy and need help with basic training or correcting bad behavior, let our expert show you everything you need to know about dog training.
"The cause of jumping up can be easily determined by the dog, by what pays off. So if you have a dog that is jumping on you and you're petting that dog, that is going to be a reason to continue to jump. Another thing that people will do, will be they might step on the dog's back feet. They might knee him in the chest or push them off, with their hands. All this is still, in the mind of the dog interaction and positive. Until you get too angry. And of course, they become frightened and unsure of what it is, that you're asking them to do. If a person comes up to visit and they are, the dog jumps on them. And that person reaches down to pet him. It again, had reinforced that, that's the way to get attention. And to greet strangers. Some people may like that. But not many will appreciate it. Another thing that we do, is we come home. And we've got to see the dog. And we really enjoy their enthusiasm when they come through the door and here we are petting them. Rather than have them sit politely."
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