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File photo.<\/em><\/p>\n How do you get your dog to stop jumping at every opportunity? The dog trainer is in to answer your questions. Alexandra Macias, owner and operator of the Long Beach-based Alex Macias dog training, will be sitting down and answering readers’ pet-related questions.<\/p>\n Dear Alex, Thank you, Dear Jill,<\/p>\n Jumping is not only annoying and rude, but can be dangerous, especially for elderly folks and young children. The most effective way to get rid of unwanted jumping is to ignore dogs while they\u2019re doing it. The main reason why dogs jump on us is to get attention. Attention, whether it be positive or negative, is what they\u2019re craving. If you withhold what they want, they will eventually give up.<\/p>\n When you come home, and Bosley begins to jump, keep walking, and withhold all attention. Don\u2019t look at him, don\u2019t talk to him, don\u2019t touch him. Don\u2019t even try to correct him, or tell him to stop. As long as he\u2019s jumping, he does not exist. The moment Bosley stops jumping, praise him, and give him lots of love and attention. If he jumps up again, turn your back and walk away from him. Again, when he stops jumping, give him the attention he wants.<\/p>\n While this is the most effective way to stop Bosley\u2019s jumping, it may not be the most realistic for you and your family, and\/or guests. This is when I like to bring in one of my favorite tools\u2014the shaky can. A shaky can is an empty aluminum can with 13 pennies placed inside. Every time Bosley jumps, you\u2019re going to tell him \u201coff,\u201d and give the can one, hard shake. He will learn that every time he jumps, he hears an unpleasant sound. He will want to avoid the unpleasant sound, so will not jump. It\u2019s important to say a command like \u201coff\u201d while shaking the can. This will teach him \u201coff\u201d means to stop jumping. That way, you can eventually fade the can away, and just rely on verbally telling him \u201coff.\u201d<\/p>\n These are a few simple steps to help Bosley\u2019s jumping come to an end. Remember to stay consistent, and he\u2019ll eventually meet your goal. Good luck! WOOF!<\/p>\n -Alex<\/p>\n
My dog Bosley loves to jump on us when we get home, and goes crazy when our friends and family come to visit. We tell him to get down, and try to hold him back, but he\u2019s out of control. Can you give us some suggestions?<\/p>\n
Jill<\/p>\n