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Most often this type of behavior is exhibited by puppies,
small dogs, or dogs which have never been trained not
to jump on people. Dogs will jump up on people for one
reason: to get attention from you. This is why when
he is a puppy you will want to avoid petting him when
he jumps up. Teach your puppy or dog to "sit" for attention
or praise of any kind. When he jumps on you, use your
lowered tone of voice and lean towards the dog saying
"OFF." He will have no choice but to back away from
you and when he does, teach him to sit only after he
has his bottom firmly planted on the ground. Offer him
calm praise for obeying you. Soon all you will have
to say to your dog is "sit" and he will comply readily
because he knows he will be rewarded.
Training Tip
What if he jumps on you on "the fly" and zips off where
you cannot get your hands on him? Attach your leash
to his collar and now you are in total control. Tell
him "OFF," now "SIT," (help him into this position)
now praise him calmly. If you offer too much excited
praise you will be giving him the fuel to feed his bad
habit, because he will want to jump up again. You cannot
expect him to be calm if you are talking to him in your
cutest baby talk. Try to avoid situations where you
will be setting the dog up in a "no win" situation.
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Reprinted with permission by Ralston Purina
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