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Jumping up: any advice how to curb this behavior? It really annoys me when Tetley is trying to get my attention by clawing at my legs. I've tried ignoring him, but he's pretty persistent. I usually end up distracting him with something else like a toy or making him sit or whatever, but I feel like that's actually rewarding him because he's getting the attention he's looking for. Any advice? My pantyhose will thank you for it. :rolleyes: |
What comes to my mind is a sharp reprimand that will get his attention. What would a mother dog do if a pup keeps being particularly annoying? I've seen them ignore, walk away, and as a last resource a sharp nip with a growl. After the sharp reprimand, a hard stare usually reinforces it. You'll have to decide what form your reprimand comes in but it's going to have to be something that gets his attention if the other methods you're using doesn't work. After just a few times, usually the "no" is enough to stop the unwanted behavour. |
It does just sound like an easy solution doesn't it...just say no? :rolleyes: But when he's really into it he's not listening to me. I think you're right and I need to ramp up the severity of my 'no'. What works when he gets to chewing on me too much is a stern no and a push down onto his back (gently of course) and hold him there for a few seconds with a growl. I'll try that with the jumping up. |
Dixie is a bit of a shocker for jumping up too. What I found worked was turning away from her and walking away as soon as she started to jump. Then asking her to sit. And once she was sitting she'd get a pat. Now when I get home she tries jumping up but then remembers that she's got to sit and sits her butt down straight away. If you can - just walk away from him. That is giving him the clear message that you are not interested in his behaviour. But if he follows that up with a sit or other calm behaviour praise him. |
I agree with Dougal and Little, try to turn your back. You can practice this by walking up to your pup and saying "hi" with a treat in your hand...when he jumps up, walk the other way and then come back and try again. It helps to have someone else holding his leash so he doesn't follow you-lol. This works in puppy class;) If you are sitting down and he jumps up your legs, maybe keep a leash on him while he walks around the house...then when he claws your pantyhose, you can give him a tug and "off" to help him get it :D |
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Lucy gets a firm "No jumping!" and my angry face. When she stops jumping, I bend (all the way down) and pet her- so she does not have to strain to reach me. It took a little time, but she got the picture. Every once in awhile, she forgets herself. The thing is, now instead of jumping on me, she does what I call bouncing. She jumps up and down, vertically. So I then started saying "are you bouncing?" and I make a motion like I am dribbling a basket ball. She gets very excited to perform this trick and now will do it almost on command. It turned out to be a good way to transform her jumping energy. Teresa |
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