All dog training works better if the dog trusts you and does not have to expend extra energy or anxiety worrying about being shocked, slapped, hit or kicked by it's owner/handler. I am not saying that some or all of the aforementioned is never called for, just better if the dog never knows it was the owner that did it when it is required. Usually not required at all if the owner will simply learn how to train a canine.
And sometimes it is required that they know it was you that did it. Generally when a dangerous behaviour (such as running into a road or refusing to recall) can't be corrected with any other method.
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Re: Best way to stop a dog from jumping
[Re: noeyeddeer]
#2961884 11/20/1910:08 AM11/20/1910:08 AM
Mutt...looks to be a bulldog mix. 6 months old. Learns fast. Knows sit, speak, shake and pretty well at stay. Broke the hand biting thing pretty fast. My fiancé's and her daughter's dog. Already 35lbs or so. I told her they need to be in control of her because she will be a big dog.
Agree with either the knee to stop them or have your visitors turn your back to him/her. Our dog loves to jump and when our visitors listen and turn their back until she calms down she learned real quick that jumping makes people ignore you and sitting or just standing there allows them to pet her. Took about a month with our dog and now she knows better.
You're right, the sooner they learn the easier it will be on everyone.
Sounds like you trained the visitors pretty quickly
Re: Best way to stop a dog from jumping
[Re: coldtrail]
#2961886 11/20/1910:09 AM11/20/1910:09 AM
Teach the dog to sit before you allow anyone to pet the dog and the turn your back deal does work cause they're just wanting attention.have a on your spot place for the dog like a dog bed or blanket
Re: Best way to stop a dog from jumping
[Re: Skullworks]
#2961925 11/20/1911:20 AM11/20/1911:20 AM
Right cross to the nose/throat with a fist, followed by “Oooh, boy, did that hurt? It looked like it hurt.” Wait, wait. That’s muggers/thugs. Not dogs. My bad.
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Re: Best way to stop a dog from jumping
[Re: Skullworks]
#2962350 11/20/1910:24 PM11/20/1910:24 PM
Never let it start is the best way. But Popping it on the nose every time if does it should work. I love dogs but can’t stand one that jumps on me or guest. I’ve have 2 lil boys and won’t have one that jumps up on them.