Adult Dog Training - 3 Ways to stop Jumping Up

Adult Dog Training - 3 Ways to stop Jumping Up

So you've been given or have aquired somehow, an adult dog.
Often a big problem can be jumping up.

Dogs are extremely sociable creatures and want to see your face or be where you are.
Jumping can simply be a way to get closer to the face.

There are 3 good ways to stop jumping up that I am going to address;

1. The Preventing Knee


As your dog is just about to jump up, put your knee up to stop them. This makes it uncomfortable for them and teaches them that this is not a good idea.
This is NOT my favourite. I have a large Bullmastiff puppy and when I tried this...well, I have some scars on my legs you wouldn't believe.
Not a practical method for big dogs !

2. The Spray

This method entails having a spray cannister filled with either water or a water / vinegar mix.
It is best to use this with a word such as "
OFF !".
A 5 minute session with this each day may be all your dog needs to associate the unpleasant spray with the word OFF and the fact that these come when he jumps up.
Thos method does work well except on those dogs who literally go balistic when you spray them. My Bullmastiff runs around the house like a crazy dog when she gets sprayed...not good for an almost 100lb dog !

3. The Lead technique

By far my favourite so far.
This one just needs you to put the dogs lead on. Where the lead runs from the neck and touches the ground, step on it (the lead not the dog..). This makes it impossible for the dog to jump.
Remember to praise extensively when your dog doesn't try to jump.

One last word;
Dogs are gamblers. Often if you can carry treats around with you and treat when they have done very well, the dog will remember that this happens and gamble on you having treats !

Good Luck !

Lincoln

Adult Dog Training

Adult Dog Training

Training an Adult Dog.

When I adopted my adult bullmastiff, the RSPCA told me she had no training.

I immediately set about what I thought would be a huge job !
The amazing thing was, Jasmine actually listened to me and learnt very quickly.

I believe the most important thing I learnt in training an adult dog, was to identify their motivation. Whether it is food, playing or your attention, this motivation can be a powerful training tool.

My particular dog had not had a nice background so she craved my attention, most.
The first thing I started with was " Come !"

I allowed her to go off and play on a long leash.
I then called come ! and pulled her towards me. When she came there was huge amounts of praise. When she didn't...I ignored her.
Within 5 minutes she had learned this.

It can be this simple with your adult dog, just spend some time with them first and figure out what they love most !

Want to learn more ? VISIT HERE !

Next time; The Jumping Horror - Teaching your dog not to jump up.

Lincoln.

Adult Dog Training

Adult Dog Training

When you adopt or are given an adult dog you must remember that old adage is NOT TRUE !
You can teach an old dog new tricks !!
In fact it is essential that you start teaching your new adult dog commands in order to have him become a happy healthy member of your family.

Essential to your adult dog's health and well being is obedience training.

This is the first thing I will focus on as quite simply, it can mean the difference between life and death for your best friend.

Your first consideration in training your dog should be respect for cars.
Thousands of dogs each year escape from their yards, get off their leash or are frightened from their home. A huge number of these dogs encounter busy roads.

If your dog has no respect for cars they can be hit in a split second. Imagine then if their collar had come off, you hadn't had them microchipped and they break a leg.
The pound or SPCA in this case will euthanise them.

Sounds extreme, but this happens thousands of times a year in single cities alone !

You don't need to go to a special "dog school" or takes hours a day.
Try a reliable program such as : SIT STAY FETCH

In 10-15 minutes a day YOU can be responsible for eliminating any problems you're newly adopted adult dog may have.

Another outstanding source of information is : Dog Training Mastery - An Owner's Manual.

More from me Later,
Lincoln.