How to Stop a Puppy From Jumping Up

By Cherie Brunetti

Instructions

Step 1:
Step lightly on your puppy's hind paws when he jumps up on you. This is not meant to hurt the puppy, so be careful!
Step 2:
Gently bump your dog in the chest with your knee when she jumps up.
Step 3:
Gently grab his front paws and push him backward until he loses balance.
Step 4:
Follow any of the above methods with the forceful command, "No!"
Step 5:
After your puppy gets down, turn your back, walk away and ignore her for a few minutes.
Step 6:
Pet and praise your puppy after you ignore him and he is able to stay down for a few minutes.

Tips & Warnings

It is essential to be consistent when training your puppy to not jump.
Do not allow other people to let your puppy jump on them. It will only confuse him.
Do not confuse your puppy by allowing her to jump on you when you get home from work but then correcting her later in the day.
Just as many dog owners are sued because of their dog's jumping as they are for their dog's biting.

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