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Common Puppy Behavior Problems Jumping
Nothing is more disconcerting than having a big dog jump up on you and practically knock you over. In fact, this habit is even more dangerous when children or elderly people are concerned. Far too many dog owners leave this bad habit alone and do not get concerned until it's too late, and the pooch is like a full grown bear trying to tumble over everyone he greets.
Teaching your puppy not to jump on people is important. Even though your pup is small now, he'll be bigger in no time. If he's a large breed, he'll be capable of knocking people over when he jumps up to greet them.
Small Dogs Are Not Off The Hook
Even small dogs can be a nuisance when jumping up so just because you own a toy breed do not think they should be off the hook. These small dogs can rip pantyhose, scratch legs and even knock over small children.
Instead of allowing your dog to jump on people, teach your dog to sit when he greets anyone including you and the other members of your family. First, teach him to sit. Once he knows this basic cue and performs it reliably, you can move on to training him not to jump up.
A Simple Anti-Jumping Training Routine
Start by setting up some training sessions. To train your puppy not to jump on company you'll need your guests to help you. Before you allow your company in the house, put a leash on your puppy and then bring your guests inside. Tell them that they cannot pet or pay attention to your puppy until he sits in front of them first.
Tell your puppy Âsit as the company enters. If he doesn't sit but instead tries to jump up on your visitors, hold him back with the leash and tell your guests to back away from him. They cannot pet him until he obediently sits and controls his impulse to jump up.
To teach your puppy not to jump on you, follow these steps: make sure your hands are free when you come in the house and your puppy tries to jump up on you, grasp him by the collar and tell him ÂOff. Then tell him to sit as you continue to grasp his collar. Hold him in this position and then praise him for sitting.
Encourage everyone in your family to enforce this rule constantly to your puppy gets the message. Consistency is key when teaching a puppy not to jump up. Within a week of solid training your pooch should show signs of control from jumping on people.
BONUS : Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Mounting & Chasing
When puppies grow up they often start mounting the legs of their owners or other dogs. This is normal puppy behavior but not something that is appreciated by humans for a number of reasons.
First, it's embarrassing, especially if your puppy does it to company. Second, it can be a demonstration of dominance on the part of your dog. The notion that your dog is dominant over you or anyone else who comes to visit is something you want to nip in the bud.
If your male puppy is 5 months or older and seems to be suddenly mounting a lot, it's time for him to be neutered. This may stop the problem completely.
If your puppy is younger than this or is a female and is mounting another dog that he or she is playing with, just ignore the behavior. This is between the dogs and is harmless. If the other dog doesn't like it, he will let your puppy know.
If humans are the subject of your puppy's mounting behavior, you need to step in and spend more time obedience training your dog. By mounting, your dog is sending a message that he thinks he is the dominant one in the household. Regular obedience training should remedy this.
Once your puppy understands that humans are above him in the pecking order he will stop challenging you by mounting. If your puppy bites or growls if you try to stop him from mounting you or another person, see a professional dog trainer for help.
Chasing
Puppies love to chase things: toys, balls, other puppies... They also like to chase things they shouldn't, like small children, cats, bicycles, cars, etc.
The time to teach your dog not to chase inappropriate things is when he's young. It's much more difficult to teach this to an adult, so take advantage of your puppy's youth and do it right away.
When a puppy chases something or someone, he is looking to play. You must teach your puppy what is OK to chase and what is not. Balls, toys and other dogs who want to play are fine. Kids, cats, and bikes are not.
The best way to teach your puppy not to chase things he shouldn't is to teach him the Âleave it cue. ÂLeave it is used to stop your dog from doing something he shouldn't. This is useful in many different situations, including when your puppy is starting to chase the neighbor's cat or is running after a small child.
To teach Âleave it, put the leash and collar on your puppy and have him sit. Hold on to the leash and drop a treat in front of your puppy while saying Âleave it. when the puppy starts to move toward the treat, repeat the Âleave it cue.
When your puppy just sits and looks at the treat but doesn't move toward it, turn him around to face you and praise him. Do this one more time. Then give your puppy the treat by handing it to him.
Once your puppy is reliably leaving the treat when you tell him to, increase his temptation by using something even yummier, like a piece of chicken or one of his favorite toys. Keep working at this until your puppy will Âleave it every time you ask, even off leash.
When your puppy learns the Âleave it cue, you can use it to stop him from chasing cats or cars or anything else. Once he hears Âleave it, he will know that whatever he's pursuing is off limits.
When puppies grow up they often start mounting the legs of their owners or other dogs. This is normal puppy behavior but not something that is appreciated by humans for a number of reasons.
First, it's embarrassing, especially if your puppy does it to company. Second, it can be a demonstration of dominance on the part of your dog. The notion that your dog is dominant over you or anyone else who comes to visit is something you want to nip in the bud.
If your male puppy is 5 months or older and seems to be suddenly mounting a lot, it's time for him to be neutered. This may stop the problem completely.
If your puppy is younger than this or is a female and is mounting another dog that he or she is playing with, just ignore the behavior. This is between the dogs and is harmless. If the other dog doesn't like it, he will let your puppy know.
If humans are the subject of your puppy's mounting behavior, you need to step in and spend more time obedience training your dog. By mounting, your dog is sending a message that he thinks he is the dominant one in the household. Regular obedience training should remedy this.
Once your puppy understands that humans are above him in the pecking order he will stop challenging you by mounting. If your puppy bites or growls if you try to stop him from mounting you or another person, see a professional dog trainer for help.
Chasing
Puppies love to chase things: toys, balls, other puppies... They also like to chase things they shouldn't, like small children, cats, bicycles, cars, etc.
The time to teach your dog not to chase inappropriate things is when he's young. It's much more difficult to teach this to an adult, so take advantage of your puppy's youth and do it right away.
When a puppy chases something or someone, he is looking to play. You must teach your puppy what is OK to chase and what is not. Balls, toys and other dogs who want to play are fine. Kids, cats, and bikes are not.
The best way to teach your puppy not to chase things he shouldn't is to teach him the Âleave it cue. ÂLeave it is used to stop your dog from doing something he shouldn't. This is useful in many different situations, including when your puppy is starting to chase the neighbor's cat or is running after a small child.
To teach Âleave it, put the leash and collar on your puppy and have him sit. Hold on to the leash and drop a treat in front of your puppy while saying Âleave it. when the puppy starts to move toward the treat, repeat the Âleave it cue.
When your puppy just sits and looks at the treat but doesn't move toward it, turn him around to face you and praise him. Do this one more time. Then give your puppy the treat by handing it to him.
Once your puppy is reliably leaving the treat when you tell him to, increase his temptation by using something even yummier, like a piece of chicken or one of his favorite toys. Keep working at this until your puppy will Âleave it every time you ask, even off leash.
When your puppy learns the Âleave it cue, you can use it to stop him from chasing cats or cars or anything else. Once he hears Âleave it, he will know that whatever he's pursuing is off limits.
