Solving Puppy Jumping Behavior

A new puppy is an exciting addition to a family. The puppy is often as excited about being adopted into a new pack as the family is about getting a new puppy. A new dog is often so excited that he will jump all over the owners. As far as the dog knows, he or she is not doing anything wrong. He is simply sharing his affection for his new-found pack mates. Guests to your house may not be so excited about seeing the new canine as the animal is about seeing them. If you own a new pet, you need to figure out a way to control puppy jumping behavior.

Getting the situation under control involves training the dog. There are as many theories on how to train a dog as there are trainers. Most focus on punishment and reward. When the animal jumps up on people, he needs to know that his master disapproves. Pack animals will want the approval of people who they perceive as the alpha. An owner has to establish dominance in the relationship early.

If it is done right, he does not have to use more aggressive methods to assert it later. Even something as simple as an unpleasant noise can help. The idea is that it has to be something that tells the puppy that he has displeased you in some way. If you need tips on how to do this, there are many puppy training experts who can help you get the idea of what you need to do.

Punishment is not as helpful as rewarding the dog when he does well. Puppies, like little children, crave approval from those around them. They also love treats. Giving your pet treats cements your approval and lets the animal know he did well. Even if it does not work exactly as the owner hopes, a canine companion will repeat the previous performance in the hope that he will get something eventually.

The owner can gradually increase the time between giving treats until the dog knows what is expected of him all the time. It's not always easy to cure puppy jumping behavior, and high strung breeds are more likely to have issues than low-energy breeds are with the same thing.

The steps given here work for many areas of training, but if you are not sure if a given strategy will work, you should consult a professional. Not every dog will be an obedience school graduate. Some breeds are willful and will give their owners an extremely hard time. But with plenty of patience and love, it is possible to cure puppy jumping behavior once and for all.

By: Sandy Rutherforde

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