Many dogs jump on their owners or other people as a greeting ritual. Your dog jumping on people is very annoying and, in the worst case, can be dangerous, especially for children and the elderly.
Unfortunately, you can’t just tell a dog to stop jumping. In this post, we tell you why they jump and what you can do to eradicate this practice.
Teaching a dog requires a lot of patience and perseverance, so stick with it and don’t get discouraged. In the end, you will see the results!
Do you know why your dog jumps on people?
The answer is very easy: if your dog jumps on you when you come home, it is because he considers himself the leader of the pack. If your dog jumps on your guests, he’s making sure these newcomers also know that he’s the boss. What can you do to stop this problematic behavior? Keep reading!
4 tips to correct your dog from jumping on people
Next, we tell you what factors you should take into account to eliminate your dog jumping on people, but we tell you that you will need a good dose of patience, training, and discipline.
1st Show yourself as the leader of the pack
If the dog believes that there is no “boss” in the house, he will become the owner of that position, and that would be a disaster! You must always show a calm, positive, and firm attitude.
2nd Don’t be affectionate if he seems excited
The best thing is that when you get home you don’t pay attention to him until he seems relaxed.
3º Correct the jumps
When your guests arrive, ask your dog to sit. Your four-legged friend will listen to you when he respects you as a leader.
4º You can’t be firm only sometimes
Leadership is forever, lack of consistency generates confusion and anxiety in the behavior of a hyperactive dog. Pack leaders never doubt their leadership role, and neither should you!
If you have trouble getting him to stay when you ask him to sit, you can put him on a training leash and direct him to where you want him to sit.
When you get him to stay still and calm, reward him with a bone or a favorite snack.
As always, it is much easier to correct these bad habits when the dog is still a puppy or if the animal is adopted if you teach it during the first weeks and months when you get home. Although it is not impossible if your dog is older and has been behaving like this for a long time, it will be a matter of perseverance and a lot of teamwork.
