whitka Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) CJ is a 13 month old lab x and she really is goregous but she is a real problem jumper which makes it hard to want to be around her. I've never had a dog who is always jumping up on people like this so not sure how to stop this. Any tips? Edited December 9, 2009 by whitka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mym Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 We have struggled with a jumper as well (he was surrendered to our rescue group for this - as well as fear aggression) While ignoring the behaviour (turning away etc) has minimised it - it didn't stop it. What we have now learned to do via a behaviourist is give a short, firm 'Uh Uh' the very second it happens. Our other strategy is that we have a number of leads around the house tied to things that we can quickly click the dog up for a few minutes. We have also removed him from situations where he was worse with this behaviour - the best example is when people come to the house. He doesn't get to meet and greet with the other dogs but is clicked up. Once he is calm he is allowed to go and meet the visitor. We are not having to raise our voice, or use any form of harsh treatment, he is just having to learn that it is not okay and that he is not allowed to do this. I also find that walking him on the lead with a gentle leader makes a big difference on a daily basis too. He is more settled on days I do this. It has also been good to run though a minute of 'tricks' with him on a regular basis during the day, he has to earn his rewards at the moment and he actually seems happier and more relaxed as he continues with this training. I guess there are lots of reasons why dogs jump up but none are acceptable. Staying calm with a strategy is the key - I highly recommend the 'time out' on a lead tied in the house - it has made a big difference. Cheers Mym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I found the best strategy with Daisy (who used to be quite the jumper) was to teach her an alternative way to get attention instead (seeing as jumping up is an attention seeking behaviour). Dogs jump up because they learn it's a successful way to get what they want. Instead, I taught Daisy that jumping up wouldn't work but the instant she sat down, she would get lots of attention and pats. I now have a dog who will run up to me to say hello but will slam her butt down on the ground as soon as she reaches me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 I now have a dog who will run up to me to say hello but will slam her butt down on the ground as soon as she reaches me I would love to see that, it would be so cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddles Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I found the best strategy with Daisy (who used to be quite the jumper) was to teach her an alternative way to get attention instead (seeing as jumping up is an attention seeking behaviour). Dogs jump up because they learn it's a successful way to get what they want. Instead, I taught Daisy that jumping up wouldn't work but the instant she sat down, she would get lots of attention and pats. I now have a dog who will run up to me to say hello but will slam her butt down on the ground as soon as she reaches me I was going to say similar (it works) we now just say sit, when they get excited and jumpy, making certain to make a fuss of them when they sit. ignor bad behaviour, although, if the bad behaviour continues, we put them (or the offending party, because this works with the kids too) outside, till they calm down. the moment they calm down, they come back in. (No fuss is made on coming bacck in) so they have learnt, bad behaviour gets them nowhere, good behaviour gets kisses andd cuddles (of course, the kids don't want kisses and cuddles these days, but they still get them lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I now have a dog who will run up to me to say hello but will slam her butt down on the ground as soon as she reaches me I pray for this day to come quickly - lol. Sophie just gets sooooooo excited and her previous owners for the first 18months of her life let her jump all over them so it's hard going to try and break the habit. huski I was in another thread that you went to Metro Dog Club - are you still there? I was there last Friday night observing and trying to calm down my very excited GSD! I saw a few dog's that have the same colouring as your Daisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) I now have a dog who will run up to me to say hello but will slam her butt down on the ground as soon as she reaches me I pray for this day to come quickly - lol. Sophie just gets sooooooo excited and her previous owners for the first 18months of her life let her jump all over them so it's hard going to try and break the habit. huski I was in another thread that you went to Metro Dog Club - are you still there? I was there last Friday night observing and trying to calm down my very excited GSD! I saw a few dog's that have the same colouring as your Daisy. I haven't been much at all this past year as I've been doing a training program with Steve from K9 Force, but as we will be hitting the trial ring at some point next year I will probably go back at some stage I've spectated at a couple of their trials this year though. I thought training was on Monday night? What was on Friday? Edited December 10, 2009 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I thought training was on Monday night? What was on Friday? Oh - it was Monday. Do'h! This week is getting away from me! My excuse is that i've gone from couch potato to GSD handler for 2hrs of walking and running a day so my mind is melting, hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I thought training was on Monday night? What was on Friday? Oh - it was Monday. Do'h! This week is getting away from me! My excuse is that i've gone from couch potato to GSD handler for 2hrs of walking and running a day so my mind is melting, hehe. LOL I thought I was losing my mind, hehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Not much help here - I have a jumper as well, but I encouraged it and have taught her to jump into my arms on command. By putting a command on it it seems to have taken some of the fun out of it from an attention seeking POV and it doesn't happen so much unless I ask for it. OK with a smaller dog, but with a larger one....hmmmmm........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm not much help either but....I taught my 2 to go get their teddy bears when someone comes to the front door! They can't jump up with a teddy bear in their mouth and I figure so what if I get bashed in the knees with a soft toy!!! Jasper, my BC is manic about it and will search for his teddy before greeting anyone. Its kinda like teaching an alternate behaviour thats not conducive to jumping up. Not a complete solution but it works for me Not much help here - I have a jumper as well, but I encouraged it and have taught her to jump into my arms on command. By putting a command on it it seems to have taken some of the fun out of it from an attention seeking POV and it doesn't happen so much unless I ask for it.OK with a smaller dog, but with a larger one....hmmmmm........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I thought training was on Monday night? What was on Friday? Oh - it was Monday. Do'h! This week is getting away from me! My excuse is that i've gone from couch potato to GSD handler for 2hrs of walking and running a day so my mind is melting, hehe. i am there with you Nic, when my partner asked if i wanted a border collie like i grew up with and i responded with no no, thats a working dog, i really dont have to time nor energy level to accommodate one of those, and he then came home with a german shepherd (obviously not noticing the whole shepherd bit of the name) i suddenly went from computer nerd to walking, running and intense training every day regardless of weather and sickness especially since i am currently classed as a single mother for another few months! in relation to the topic however, we did the whole turning around and ignoring, and that reduced issue, but what turned the tables for us was as soon as she jumped we put her in her crate (still in same room, but confined) and let her out later, if she jumped, back in the crate for a few mins etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) If you combine Huski's method with a clicker and food it will happen faster for you. Be careful not to reward jump-sit; jump-sit though by very quickly upping your criteria by lengthening the time you expect her to sit for before the click/treat. If she is a new dog, carrying around clicker and treats on your person 24/7 allows you to reward all sorts of desirable behaviour e.g. calm, relaxed behaviour too. :D Edited December 16, 2009 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thanks for the replys :rolleyes: I've been rewarding her when she's calm and ignoreing her when she's jumping and she seems to be getting it, thankfully CJ is a quick learner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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