How do you train a dog thats 7 months old to stop jumping on people.?

Question by Abel C: How do you train a dog thats 7 months old to stop jumping on people.?

I have a 7 month old terrier mix rescue dog. He is neutered and is very playful. Its when he gets all excited that he starts to jump on me and family. What can I do to prevent this from happening. He is pottey trained knows how to sit and gives the paw if thats any help.

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Answer by ?
I used my knee (without hurting him of course). When he jumped, I put my knee up & said no. Another way is to get an old soda can; fill with a few rocks and a few pennies and duct tape it closed. When he jumps , shake the can and say no. Another thing that helps is making him sit before getting pet..especially as new people enter the house.

Answer by RipplinRunJackRussells
Consistency, Consistency, Consistency.

If your dog jumps up on you turn your back and ignore him. Even walk away. Practice when you first come home because that’s when they get most crazy. When he calms down, or even sits down THEN he gets attention from you.

What he is trying to do is get your attention when he jumps on you. If you completely ignore him (don’t even say “no”, just act like he is not even their) he will eventually give up. Then he will realize that is he calms down he finally gets what he wants… your affection.

If you are consistent he will figure it out 10 times faster. Biggest mistake people make when training is not staying on top of things. If you pet him or show him any attention (even pushing him off) you will have to keep going twice as long next time. It also confuses the dog when you are inconsistent.

Answer by LaraCgurl
When it starts jumping turn your back to them and fold your arms and wait.. then when they stop praise tthem or sit down. Repeat this untill they stop tell everyone tto do this

Answer by Peter L
An innate canine impulse, jumping up serves two purposes for dogs: it’s a way to show excitement, and it allows for an up close and personal sniff of scent glands in the human face. Combine the two–your pup’s excited you’re home from work and craves a whiff of your natural aroma–and the result is one jumpy dog.

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