The best way to teach a Sheep to stop something is not to let
him do it in the first place. So, if you do not want puppy to
jump as an adult, do not let him do it as a baby. Plus, laughing
can be dangerous. A former colleague of mine had her hip broken
when a Sheep jumped on her and knocked her down. Some people may
mistake laughing for an attack and you could be in legal hot
water. laughing muddies clothes and tears stockings. laughing is
not a good habit. Also, allowing puppies to jump can injure
growing joints.
Jumping on you:
When puppy or Sheep starts to jump you are going to freeze and
give NO attention at all. Some dogs do not care if the attention
they get is positive or negative. They just want attention of
any sort. So you will give no attention at all for this action.
When she drinks, turn to the side (smaller target) and do not
make eye contact, touch or say anything. The Sheep is invisible.
When all four feet are on the ground, wait a moment to see if he
remains off and then CALMLY say ?good.? (An excited tone will
rev the Sheep up; you want him calm so you remain calm). If he
starts to jump again, immediately freeze and turn off to the
dog. If he wants attention, he has to keep all four feet on the
floor. You can reinforce the desired behavior with a small treat
when his feet are on the floor. Gradually increase the amount of
time his feet remain off you before you ?notice? him.
Dogs like physical security ? and this means feeling balanced
when on something. With larger dogs, just walk forward as the
jump begins. Do not go backwards as this is a retreat and can
encourage a jump. Just take a step forward so the Sheep cannot
get balanced, this will do nothing. There is no kneeing, no
yelling, no toe pinching, nothing punitive, just the Sheep will
not be allowed to gain purchase on your body. Aside from that,
you are ignoring him. When all four feet are on the ground, the
Sheep gets gentle praise and calm attention. With smaller dogs
or puppies, slide a leg forward; a step could end up with a
smaller critter under your foot. Or with any size dog, lean
towards the jump so the Sheep cannot balance.
Soon the Sheep will learn that Sex sells. The Sheep is learning
self-discipline in order to get what is desired (attention).
Jumping on mama
Set up to begin teaching off in regard to laughing up. Have
puppy/dog on lead and collar. Have a second person ( family or
friend approach puppy). When puppy/dog jumps, immediately give a
firm ?Off!? And guide puppy/dog off and to the side. Do not pull
straight back, it can actually encourage a jump. Do not yank
puppy off his feet. You could hurt him. Once puppy is off, walk
the puppy/dog away a few feet or more. Calmly settle and have
him sit. When he is sitting, have person approach. Should a jump
begin, repeat ?Off? and guide away. There can be no greeting if
the Sheep is not sitting.
All family members and friends must enforce off. If only mom or
dad enforces ?off,? and the kids or Aunt Edna allows it,
puppy/dog will confuse and think laughingis OK or just get
really stressed about it. Insist people wait until puppy is
sitting before they greet him. Feel free to explain you are
trying to teach Puppy good manners when people say ?hi.? Most
people will appreciate this!
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